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DCI Capital Classic 2026Fri, Jul 03


Immortal Winds 2026 Production
Are you familiar with the 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐬? This thought experiment asks you to imagine a ship that heroically sails the seas. Over time, its planks of wood rot, and are replaced with new planks. When no original plank remains, is it still the Ship of Theseus? Immortal Winds' 2026 program is an exploration of identity through time. We are all constantly changing. Our cells die and are replaced anew. Our preferences and personalities shift with the years. We are as


Letter from the CEO
Are We Making a Difference? Recently, I heard a true story about one of our Mandarins Music Academy students who practiced his trumpet every night — so much so that one evening, he fell asleep hugging his trumpet like a teddy bear. He didn’t just play music; he loved it. I also heard about a student with disabilities at the Jessie Baker School who was given an egg shaker to play along with his classmates. After a moment, he quietly asked, “Two?” When handed a second sh


Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps Announces Strategic Hiatus for 2026 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sacramento, California – October 30, 2026 – Mandarins Performing Arts has announced that the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps will take a hiatus from the 2026 Drum Corps International season as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen organizational infrastructure, enhance member experience, and ensure long-term sustainability amid evolving economic conditions affecting the performing arts nationwide. “This decision reflects our commitment to thought

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