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2025 Summer Leadership Camp

2025 Summer Leadership Camp

2025 Summer Leadership Camp

Learn more about the Mandarins Experience with our Summer Leadership Camp, a 3-day intensive with Mandarins Staff focused on leadership,...

Big Day of Giving - 2025

Big Day of Giving - 2025

Big Day of Giving - 2025

Dear Mandarins family, The Big Day of Giving is approaching, and your support can make drum corps possible for deserving young...

February Camp 2025

February Camp 2025

Drum Corps Update - April 2025

Greetings Mandarins Families, Friends, and Fandarins! I hope that Spring is bringing you good times and good weather.

5 days left until our Family Day performance! Check out our FREE Family Day show on June 21 at Monterey Trail High School, with warmups starting at 7 PM!

5 days left until our Family Day performance! Check out our FREE Family Day show on June 21 at Monterey Trail High School, with warmups starting at 7 PM!

The annual DCI Capital Classic is being held at Inderkum High School in Sacramento on Saturday, July 5. We need about 40 volunteers to make this year's event a success. Please consider helping out with this important fundraiser. Sign up quickly before all of the best spots are taken!!

Please visit mandarins.org/cc-volunteers

Thanks for helping to make this event a success!!

The annual DCI Capital Classic is being held at Inderkum High School in Sacramento on Saturday, July 5. We need about 40 volunteers to make this year's event a success. Please consider helping out with this important fundraiser. Sign up quickly before all of the best spots are taken!!

Please visit mandarins.org/cc-volunteers

Thanks for helping to make this event a success!!

Happy Flag Day! 💜🐉

Happy Flag Day! 💜🐉

DCI Capital Classic tickets are selling fast, so get yours today!
Check out these AMAZING performers, including:
🐉 Mandarins
🦁 Boston Crusaders
🛡️ Santa Clara Vanguard
☀️ The Academy
💙 Blue Knights
AND MORE!

📆 Saturday, July 5th, at Inderkum High School
🎟️ mandarins.org/cc

DCI Capital Classic tickets are selling fast, so get yours today!
Check out these AMAZING performers, including:
🐉 Mandarins
🦁 Boston Crusaders
🛡️ Santa Clara Vanguard
☀️ The Academy
💙 Blue Knights
AND MORE!

📆 Saturday, July 5th, at Inderkum High School
🎟️ mandarins.org/cc

We are looking to add seasoned professionals to our Advisory Board for the 2025/2026 season!
The Mandarins Advisory Board will provide leadership in the organization’s strategic initiatives, with a focus on community programs and fundraising.

Mandarins are looking for leaders, throughout the greater Sacramento area, who want to make a difference in youth lives. This board will ideally be comprised of respected contributors with diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing insights and leadership to the organization as it continues to offer and expand the gift of the performing arts to youth in an inclusive environment throughout the community.

Join us in a leadership role and make a difference in your community!

If you are interested, please visit mandarins.org/advisoryboard for more information

We are looking to add seasoned professionals to our Advisory Board for the 2025/2026 season!
The Mandarins Advisory Board will provide leadership in the organization’s strategic initiatives, with a focus on community programs and fundraising.

Mandarins are looking for leaders, throughout the greater Sacramento area, who want to make a difference in youth lives. This board will ideally be comprised of respected contributors with diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing insights and leadership to the organization as it continues to offer and expand the gift of the performing arts to youth in an inclusive environment throughout the community.

Join us in a leadership role and make a difference in your community!

If you are interested, please visit mandarins.org/advisoryboard for more information

Hear from Eli about how you can Dress the Dragon 🔥🔥
Alumni, family, and Fandarins are all invited to sponsor one corps member’s uniform.🪡
Sponsors can even select a specific member and multiple uniform sponsorships are encouraged!👕

Visit mandarins.org/dtd to Dress The Dragon! Sponsorship closes July 2nd so act now!

Hear from Eli about how you can Dress the Dragon 🔥🔥
Alumni, family, and Fandarins are all invited to sponsor one corps member’s uniform.🪡
Sponsors can even select a specific member and multiple uniform sponsorships are encouraged!👕

Visit mandarins.org/dtd to Dress The Dragon! Sponsorship closes July 2nd so act now!

Thank you to this week’s meal sponsors for helping us #FeedTheDragon!
Help show our members your support, and write a message to any member or section!
If YOU would like to support us this season, consider sponsoring a meal today at:
mandarins.org/ftd

Thank you to this week’s meal sponsors for helping us #FeedTheDragon!
Help show our members your support, and write a message to any member or section!
If YOU would like to support us this season, consider sponsoring a meal today at:
mandarins.org/ftd

California dreaming 💭💭💭

California dreaming 💭💭💭

It's time for a Drum Corps Summer Giveaway!
We’ve partnered with @ultimatedrillbook to give you a chance to win UDBapp for FREE this season!
Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣Order UDBapp before August 1st
2️⃣Use code mandarins25 at checkout
✅You’re automatically entered for a chance to win a full refund of your purchase!
Whether you’re on the field or in the lot, UDBapp gives you the tools to stay sharp all season long.
Don’t wait—enter before August 1st!

It's time for a Drum Corps Summer Giveaway!
We’ve partnered with @ultimatedrillbook to give you a chance to win UDBapp for FREE this season!
Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣Order UDBapp before August 1st
2️⃣Use code mandarins25 at checkout
✅You’re automatically entered for a chance to win a full refund of your purchase!
Whether you’re on the field or in the lot, UDBapp gives you the tools to stay sharp all season long.
Don’t wait—enter before August 1st!

Drum corps sunsets 🌅🌅🌅

Drum corps sunsets 🌅🌅🌅

After an amazing start to Spring Training at Fruitland HS, it’s good to be back home in California 🤩🤩
Less than 2 weeks until our Family Day performance!

After an amazing start to Spring Training at Fruitland HS, it’s good to be back home in California 🤩🤩
Less than 2 weeks until our Family Day performance!

🎉 Giveaway Alert! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce a special giveaway for the DCI Capital Classic! 🎟️ Two lucky winners will each score 2 FREE TICKETS to experience Drum Corps’ Finest on Saturday, July 5th!

To enter:

1. Follow @DCIMandarins on Instagram ➡️
2. Like this post ❤️
3. Tag a friend in the comments below that you'd want to take with you! 📝

That's it!

Winners will be selected at random and announced on Sunday, June 15. Keep an eye on your DMs, as we will contact the winners via Instagram direct message. 📬

Don’t miss out on your chance to witness the excitement of the DCI Capital Classic! Good luck! 🍀

🎉 Giveaway Alert! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce a special giveaway for the DCI Capital Classic! 🎟️ Two lucky winners will each score 2 FREE TICKETS to experience Drum Corps’ Finest on Saturday, July 5th!

To enter:

1. Follow @DCIMandarins on Instagram ➡️
2. Like this post ❤️
3. Tag a friend in the comments below that you'd want to take with you! 📝

That's it!

Winners will be selected at random and announced on Sunday, June 15. Keep an eye on your DMs, as we will contact the winners via Instagram direct message. 📬

Don’t miss out on your chance to witness the excitement of the DCI Capital Classic! Good luck! 🍀

2 weeks ✅✅

2 weeks ✅✅

Want a sneak peek of our 2025 production? Check out what we've been working on TONIGHT at 9:30 at Fruitland HS here in Fruitland, ID for a community performance before we journey back to California!

Want a sneak peek of our 2025 production? Check out what we've been working on TONIGHT at 9:30 at Fruitland HS here in Fruitland, ID for a community performance before we journey back to California!

Enjoying week two 💜✨

Enjoying week two 💜✨

ONE MONTH LEFT UNTIL THE DCI CAPITAL CLASSIC! Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today!
📆 Saturday, July 5th, at Inderkum High School
🎟️ mandarins.org/cc

ONE MONTH LEFT UNTIL THE DCI CAPITAL CLASSIC! Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today!
📆 Saturday, July 5th, at Inderkum High School
🎟️ mandarins.org/cc

As we continue our mission of shaping the future of our youth through music and performance, we invite you to partner with us as a valued sponsor for our upcoming DCI Capital Classic!. Your support will directly contribute to the success of our programs and the young musicians who benefit from them.

We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities to fit businesses and individuals at all levels of giving. These range from individual item donations to premier presenting sponsorships, allowing you to showcase your commitment to the community while gaining visibility among our engaged audience. In return, sponsors receive recognition through event promotions, social media, signage, and other customized benefits.

Visit mandarins.org/cc for more information!

As we continue our mission of shaping the future of our youth through music and performance, we invite you to partner with us as a valued sponsor for our upcoming DCI Capital Classic!. Your support will directly contribute to the success of our programs and the young musicians who benefit from them.

We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities to fit businesses and individuals at all levels of giving. These range from individual item donations to premier presenting sponsorships, allowing you to showcase your commitment to the community while gaining visibility among our engaged audience. In return, sponsors receive recognition through event promotions, social media, signage, and other customized benefits.

Visit mandarins.org/cc for more information!

The 2025 Mandarins Media Team! 📸🎥🐉💜

The 2025 Mandarins Media Team! 📸🎥🐉💜

Spring Training Vibes 🌅🌅🌅

Spring Training Vibes 🌅🌅🌅

Saturday, July 5th, get ready for the DCI Capital Classic! Featuring many of California's corps, as well as the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps from Arizona, Seattle Cascades from Washington, and Boston Crusaders from Massachusetts!!

Get your tickets now at https://www.mandarins.org/cc

Saturday, July 5th, get ready for the DCI Capital Classic! Featuring many of California's corps, as well as the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps from Arizona, Seattle Cascades from Washington, and Boston Crusaders from Massachusetts!!

Get your tickets now at https://www.mandarins.org/cc

Thank you to this week’s meal sponsors for helping us #FeedTheDragon!
Help show our members your support, and write a message to any member or section!
If YOU would like to support us this season, consider sponsoring a meal today at:
mandarins.org/ftd

Thank you to this week’s meal sponsors for helping us #FeedTheDragon!
Help show our members your support, and write a message to any member or section!
If YOU would like to support us this season, consider sponsoring a meal today at:
mandarins.org/ftd

Happy #Pride Month from the Mandarins!
Join us as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies!
We are always striving to create a safe and inclusive community for ALL our participants, so we can come together as one Mandarins Family. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤎🖤

Happy #Pride Month from the Mandarins!
Join us as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies!
We are always striving to create a safe and inclusive community for ALL our participants, so we can come together as one Mandarins Family. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤎🖤

We are looking to add seasoned professionals to our Advisory Board for the 2025/2026 season!
The Mandarins Advisory Board will provide leadership in the organization’s strategic initiatives, with a focus on community programs and fundraising.

Mandarins are looking for leaders, throughout the greater Sacramento area, who want to make a difference in youth lives. This board will ideally be comprised of respected contributors with diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing insights and leadership to the organization as it continues to offer and expand the gift of the performing arts to youth in an inclusive environment throughout the community.

Join us in a leadership role and make a difference in your community!

If you are interested, please visit mandarins.org/advisoryboard for more information

We are looking to add seasoned professionals to our Advisory Board for the 2025/2026 season!
The Mandarins Advisory Board will provide leadership in the organization’s strategic initiatives, with a focus on community programs and fundraising.

Mandarins are looking for leaders, throughout the greater Sacramento area, who want to make a difference in youth lives. This board will ideally be comprised of respected contributors with diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing insights and leadership to the organization as it continues to offer and expand the gift of the performing arts to youth in an inclusive environment throughout the community.

Join us in a leadership role and make a difference in your community!

If you are interested, please visit mandarins.org/advisoryboard for more information

Happy free day Mandarins! 💜💜

Happy free day Mandarins! 💜💜

Ready for the Mandarins Experience? Registration is NOW OPEN for the Mandarins Summer Leadership Camp AND we're adding 2 Satellite camps for the 2025 season!

Our summer educational events are designed to help improve your leadership, communication, and preparation for the upcoming marching band season!

Our program provides students with the tools, tips, and techniques to become effective leaders once they return to their bands. We accomplish this through demonstration and experiential learning in small group settings. The intent is for students to be equipped to support their band director’s vision and goals effectively.

Visit mandarins.org/education for more information!

For groups of 5+ students from the same school, or for invoice inquiries, please reach out to leadershipcamp@mandarins.org

Ready for the Mandarins Experience? Registration is NOW OPEN for the Mandarins Summer Leadership Camp AND we're adding 2 Satellite camps for the 2025 season!

Our summer educational events are designed to help improve your leadership, communication, and preparation for the upcoming marching band season!

Our program provides students with the tools, tips, and techniques to become effective leaders once they return to their bands. We accomplish this through demonstration and experiential learning in small group settings. The intent is for students to be equipped to support their band director’s vision and goals effectively.

Visit mandarins.org/education for more information!

For groups of 5+ students from the same school, or for invoice inquiries, please reach out to leadershipcamp@mandarins.org

We LOVE an early Christmas with @yamahamusicusa 🆕 hardware

We LOVE an early Christmas with @yamahamusicusa 🆕 hardware

Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to the 2025 Dragon Golf Classic!
To all of the participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors... THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support of the Mandarins! ⛳️🐉

Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to the 2025 Dragon Golf Classic!
To all of the participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors... THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support of the Mandarins! ⛳️🐉

Spring Training is officially 1 week complete and unfortunately, we’ve hit our first roadblock, and we need your help! Our Megavox PA system has stopped working, and this is essential to the music and drill learning process! Help us raise funds for a new one, as we continue to bring our 2025 production “if I must fall…” to life!
Visit mandarins.org/donate and select “Megavox” for the fundraising campaign, and please share with friends and family!

Spring Training is officially 1 week complete and unfortunately, we’ve hit our first roadblock, and we need your help! Our Megavox PA system has stopped working, and this is essential to the music and drill learning process! Help us raise funds for a new one, as we continue to bring our 2025 production “if I must fall…” to life!
Visit mandarins.org/donate and select “Megavox” for the fundraising campaign, and please share with friends and family!

We’re gearing up for our exciting summer tour, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! We're currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us on the road.
We are also seeking volunteers in the Northern California area to assist with our fabulous kitchen crew during Spring Training! This is a fantastic opportunity to support our performers, meet new friends, and be part of the Mandarins family.

We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:

• Mushu (Kitchen) Crew
• Souvenir Sales
• CDL and Non-CDL Drivers
• Health and Wellness Team Members
• Tour Admin

Interested? Please visit mandarins.org/volunteer

We’re gearing up for our exciting summer tour, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! We're currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us on the road.
We are also seeking volunteers in the Northern California area to assist with our fabulous kitchen crew during Spring Training! This is a fantastic opportunity to support our performers, meet new friends, and be part of the Mandarins family.

We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:

• Mushu (Kitchen) Crew
• Souvenir Sales
• CDL and Non-CDL Drivers
• Health and Wellness Team Members
• Tour Admin

Interested? Please visit mandarins.org/volunteer

First week vibes 🐉✨
🎥: @sal.larkins.media

First week vibes 🐉✨
🎥: @sal.larkins.media

Save the date! You won’t want to miss this event!

Mandarins Performing Arts is proud to announce an inaugural fall gala honoring outstanding contributors throughout the performing arts community!
🔗 Mandarins.org/gala

Save the date! You won’t want to miss this event!

Mandarins Performing Arts is proud to announce an inaugural fall gala honoring outstanding contributors throughout the performing arts community!
🔗 Mandarins.org/gala

If I Must Fall...

Featuring music inspired by:
Will Healy, Louis Cole, & Finneas Baird O’Connell

👕🎟️ Show Shirt, tour dates, and more information:
🔗 Mandarins.org/2025

If I Must Fall...

Featuring music inspired by:
Will Healy, Louis Cole, & Finneas Baird O’Connell

👕🎟️ Show Shirt, tour dates, and more information:
🔗 Mandarins.org/2025

24 Hours.
Mandarins.org

24 Hours.
Mandarins.org

Afternoon block with the Dragons ☀️☀️☀️
📸: @aleakayphotos

Afternoon block with the Dragons ☀️☀️☀️
📸: @aleakayphotos

It’s good to be home 💜💜💜

It’s good to be home 💜💜💜

Happy day one!! ✨💜🐉

Happy day one!! ✨💜🐉

🎟️🎟️Tickets are now available for the 2025 DCI Capital Classic!
Check out these AMAZING performers, including:
🐉 Mandarins
🦁 Boston Crusaders
🛡️ Santa Clara Vanguard
☀️ The Academy
💙 Blue Knights
AND MORE!

📆 Saturday, July 5th, at Inderkum High School
📢 Don't miss out on the premier music event of the year.
🔗 visit the link in our bio to get your tickets today! 🔥🐲

🎟️🎟️Tickets are now available for the 2025 DCI Capital Classic!
Check out these AMAZING performers, including:
🐉 Mandarins
🦁 Boston Crusaders
🛡️ Santa Clara Vanguard
☀️ The Academy
💙 Blue Knights
AND MORE!

📆 Saturday, July 5th, at Inderkum High School
📢 Don't miss out on the premier music event of the year.
🔗 visit the link in our bio to get your tickets today! 🔥🐲

Our dragons are flying in today for Spring Training, and we need your help to #FeedTheDragon! 🐲🐲
mandarins.org/ftd
Every corps participant - member, staff, and volunteer - relies on four meals daily throughout our intense 75-day summer season. With approximately 200 participants on tour, that's over 60,000 plates per season!
Now you can directly impact our corps by sponsoring a specific meal or an entire day of meals.
Sponsor a member or section for their birthday, their family, or just to let them know you're cheering them on!
Help show your support this season by sponsoring a meal and helping us #FeedTheDragon!
🔗 Sponsor now at mandarins.org/ftd!

Our dragons are flying in today for Spring Training, and we need your help to #FeedTheDragon! 🐲🐲
mandarins.org/ftd
Every corps participant - member, staff, and volunteer - relies on four meals daily throughout our intense 75-day summer season. With approximately 200 participants on tour, that's over 60,000 plates per season!
Now you can directly impact our corps by sponsoring a specific meal or an entire day of meals.
Sponsor a member or section for their birthday, their family, or just to let them know you're cheering them on!
Help show your support this season by sponsoring a meal and helping us #FeedTheDragon!
🔗 Sponsor now at mandarins.org/ftd!

2025 starts today.

2025 starts today.

Ready for the Mandarins Experience? Registration is NOW OPEN for the Mandarins Summer Leadership Camp!

Our Summer Leadership Camp returns, a three-day intensive with Mandarins Staff focused on leadership, communication, and performance. It features breakout seminars with our world-class staff and a sneak peek of the Mandarins production during Spring Training!

Our program provides students with the tools, tips, and techniques to become effective leaders once they return to their bands. We accomplish this through demonstration and experiential learning in small group settings. The intent is for students to be equipped to support their band director’s vision and goals effectively. All students will work with different educators and clinicians throughout the week.

Visit mandarins.org/education for more information!

Located at the Mandarins Event Center from June 19 to June 21 | For groups of 5+ students from the same school, or for invoice inquiries, please reach out to leadershipcamp@mandarins.org

Ready for the Mandarins Experience? Registration is NOW OPEN for the Mandarins Summer Leadership Camp!

Our Summer Leadership Camp returns, a three-day intensive with Mandarins Staff focused on leadership, communication, and performance. It features breakout seminars with our world-class staff and a sneak peek of the Mandarins production during Spring Training!

Our program provides students with the tools, tips, and techniques to become effective leaders once they return to their bands. We accomplish this through demonstration and experiential learning in small group settings. The intent is for students to be equipped to support their band director’s vision and goals effectively. All students will work with different educators and clinicians throughout the week.

Visit mandarins.org/education for more information!

Located at the Mandarins Event Center from June 19 to June 21 | For groups of 5+ students from the same school, or for invoice inquiries, please reach out to leadershipcamp@mandarins.org

And finally Team Hands‼️💜✨

And finally Team Hands‼️💜✨

Dragon Perc 🔥🥁

Dragon Perc 🔥🥁

Up next for our 2025 leadership announcement is the #DragonPerc ‼️🥁🔥

Up next for our 2025 leadership announcement is the #DragonPerc ‼️🥁🔥

Dragon Guard 🔥✨💜

Dragon Guard 🔥✨💜

Continuing our look at our 2025 leadership with @mandarinscolorguard 🏳️💜✨

Continuing our look at our 2025 leadership with @mandarinscolorguard 🏳️💜✨

Dragon Brass 🎺🔥✨💜

Dragon Brass 🎺🔥✨💜

With move-ins right around the corner, it’s time to announce our leadership teams! Starting with @mandarinsbrass 🎺🔥✨💜

With move-ins right around the corner, it’s time to announce our leadership teams! Starting with @mandarinsbrass 🎺🔥✨💜

🚨🚨We have an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a LEAD TRUMPET!

If you’re interested, please email a resume & video to brass@mandarins.org by May 24!

🚨🚨We have an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a LEAD TRUMPET!

If you’re interested, please email a resume & video to brass@mandarins.org by May 24!

Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for the 2025 Dragon Golf Classic!

Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for the 2025 Dragon Golf Classic!

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