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

Show Day!
📍Walnut, CA
⏰ Lot: 6:00 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 8:34 PM

Show Day!
📍Walnut, CA
⏰ Lot: 6:00 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 8:34 PM

Looking for tickets to Indy AND want to support the corps?
We’re giving away two tickets to the 2025 DCI World Championships to one lucky winner who helps us Dress the Dragon by sponsoring a uniform!

👉 To enter, visit mandarins.org/dtd and sponsor a uniform today.
Winner announced July 31 — don’t miss your chance!

Looking for tickets to Indy AND want to support the corps?
We’re giving away two tickets to the 2025 DCI World Championships to one lucky winner who helps us Dress the Dragon by sponsoring a uniform!

👉 To enter, visit mandarins.org/dtd and sponsor a uniform today.
Winner announced July 31 — don’t miss your chance!

Thank you to this week’s meal sponsors for helping us #FeedTheDragon! And a special thank you to the Perez family and Alex Tacos for your amazing snack sponsorship!
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! And a special thank you to the Perez family and Alex Tacos for your amazing snack sponsorship!
If YOU would like to support us this season, consider sponsoring a meal today at:
mandarins.org/ftd

💠🔹🌀🩵🔵

💠🔹🌀🩵🔵

💠 Santa Clarita, CA - 79.00

💠 Santa Clarita, CA - 79.00

Show #️⃣5️⃣
📍Santa Clarita, CA
⏰ Lot: 5:25 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 7:50 PM

Show #️⃣5️⃣
📍Santa Clarita, CA
⏰ Lot: 5:25 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 7:50 PM

At Family Day, the Mandarins Scholarship Committee recognized our scholarship recipients for the 2025 drum corps season. The committee, led by Megan Mock and Milt Gee, had the honor of awarding over $31,000 in scholarship funds to 32 corps members.
Recipients were awarded scholarships from our Mandarins Scholarship Fund, and from our sponsored scholarships: Floree Fong Gee Memorial, Bruce Lum Tuba, Marching Arts Give Back, LGBTQ+ Pride, Dan Smith and Bob Russell Music Educator, Leon and Clara Vermont Memorial Percussion, and Onye Okolo Memorial.
Thank you to the many generous donors who supported our scholarship program for the season and congratulations to our recipients!

At Family Day, the Mandarins Scholarship Committee recognized our scholarship recipients for the 2025 drum corps season. The committee, led by Megan Mock and Milt Gee, had the honor of awarding over $31,000 in scholarship funds to 32 corps members.
Recipients were awarded scholarships from our Mandarins Scholarship Fund, and from our sponsored scholarships: Floree Fong Gee Memorial, Bruce Lum Tuba, Marching Arts Give Back, LGBTQ+ Pride, Dan Smith and Bob Russell Music Educator, Leon and Clara Vermont Memorial Percussion, and Onye Okolo Memorial.
Thank you to the many generous donors who supported our scholarship program for the season and congratulations to our recipients!

We can wait to see you again tomorrow in Santa Clarita, CA 💠🩵🐉✨

We can wait to see you again tomorrow in Santa Clarita, CA 💠🩵🐉✨

Thank you Stanford for an incredible evening! 💠💠

Thank you Stanford for an incredible evening! 💠💠

7️⃣7️⃣7️⃣😇😇😇

7️⃣7️⃣7️⃣😇😇😇

Thank you to everyone who came to the DCI Capital Classic! 💠🩵🐉✨

Thank you to everyone who came to the DCI Capital Classic! 💠🩵🐉✨

An incredible home show for an astonishing crowd 💜💜💜
Thank you to our Sacramento Family! We'll see you tomorrow at DCI West!

An incredible home show for an astonishing crowd 💜💜💜
Thank you to our Sacramento Family! We'll see you tomorrow at DCI West!

HOME SHOW HYPE!! It's time for the DCI Capital Classic, and we've been waiting for this one!! We're excited to see everyone tonight 🤩🤩

HOME SHOW HYPE!! It's time for the DCI Capital Classic, and we've been waiting for this one!! We're excited to see everyone tonight 🤩🤩

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

Next stop, Sacramento for the Capital Classic!

Next stop, Sacramento for the Capital Classic!

We had a GREAT time in the PNW! 🩵🏔️

We had a GREAT time in the PNW! 🩵🏔️

Happy Fourth of July from the Sacramento Mandarins! ❤️🎆

Happy Fourth of July from the Sacramento Mandarins! ❤️🎆

THANK YOU, PORTLAND! Next up:
THE 2025 DCI CAPITAL CLASSIC!!! HOME SHOW!!

THANK YOU, PORTLAND! Next up:
THE 2025 DCI CAPITAL CLASSIC!!! HOME SHOW!!

Help us #FeedTheDragon today! 🐲🐲
Every participant of our corps - member, staff, and volunteer - relies on four meals a day throughout our intense 75-day summer season. with approximately 200 participants on tour, that's over 60,000 plates per season!
Now you can make a direct impact by sponsoring a specific meal or an entire day of meals for our corps. Your contribution fuels the dedication, energy, and excellence that defines the Mandarins' performances.
Sponsor a member or section for their birthday, their home show, or just to let them know you're cheering them on!
Help show your support this season by sponsoring a meal and helping us to #FeedTheDragon!
🔗 Sponsor now at mandarins.org/ftd or the link in our bio!

Help us #FeedTheDragon today! 🐲🐲
Every participant of our corps - member, staff, and volunteer - relies on four meals a day throughout our intense 75-day summer season. with approximately 200 participants on tour, that's over 60,000 plates per season!
Now you can make a direct impact by sponsoring a specific meal or an entire day of meals for our corps. Your contribution fuels the dedication, energy, and excellence that defines the Mandarins' performances.
Sponsor a member or section for their birthday, their home show, or just to let them know you're cheering them on!
Help show your support this season by sponsoring a meal and helping us to #FeedTheDragon!
🔗 Sponsor now at mandarins.org/ftd or the link in our bio!

Catch us live tonight at Hillsboro Stadium or on FloMarching!
Show #️⃣ 2️⃣
📍Portland, OR
⏰ Lot: 7:13 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 9:43 PM

Catch us live tonight at Hillsboro Stadium or on FloMarching!
Show #️⃣ 2️⃣
📍Portland, OR
⏰ Lot: 7:13 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 9:43 PM

💠💙🔵🔹🌀

💠💙🔵🔹🌀

One week left until our July Leadership Clinic in Fresno!

This one-day educational event is 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

One week left until our July Leadership Clinic in Fresno!

This one-day educational event is 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

First PNW show in over 15+ years ✅
First show of the 2025 season ✅
Heading to Oregon for Show #2 ✅
💠 Seattle, WA - 73.15

First PNW show in over 15+ years ✅
First show of the 2025 season ✅
Heading to Oregon for Show #2 ✅
💠 Seattle, WA - 73.15

Show #️⃣1️⃣
📍Seattle, WA
⏰ Lot: 6:25 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 8:55 PM

Show #️⃣1️⃣
📍Seattle, WA
⏰ Lot: 6:25 PM
💠 If I Must Fall... 8:55 PM

There's still time to sponsor a uniform and help us Dress the Dragon for the 2025 season! 🔥
This donation allows our members to take their uniforms home after the season as a memento of a historic season!
You can donate to a specific member if you would like, but all uniform donations will allow a member to take their uniform home! This year, we are looking to sponsor ALL 165 so each member can take their uniforms home! Visit mandarins.org/dtd to get started!

There's still time to sponsor a uniform and help us Dress the Dragon for the 2025 season! 🔥
This donation allows our members to take their uniforms home after the season as a memento of a historic season!
You can donate to a specific member if you would like, but all uniform donations will allow a member to take their uniform home! This year, we are looking to sponsor ALL 165 so each member can take their uniforms home! Visit mandarins.org/dtd to get started!

Three days left until the 2025 DCI Capital Classic, and tickets are selling FAST!
Check out all 11 AMAZING performances, including:
🐉 Mandarins
🦁 Boston Crusaders
🛡️ Santa Clara Vanguard
☀️ The Academy
💙 Blue Knights
AND MORE!

Get your tickets today at mandarins.org/cc, we can't wait to see you there!

Three days left until the 2025 DCI Capital Classic, and tickets are selling FAST!
Check out all 11 AMAZING performances, including:
🐉 Mandarins
🦁 Boston Crusaders
🛡️ Santa Clara Vanguard
☀️ The Academy
💙 Blue Knights
AND MORE!

Get your tickets today at mandarins.org/cc, we can't wait to see you there!

One day left.

One day left.

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

We had an amazing time at our Summer Leadership Camp, and registration is now open for our July Leadership Clinic in Fresno!

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 had an amazing time at our Summer Leadership Camp, and registration is now open for our July Leadership Clinic in Fresno!

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

For the first time ever, come Learn the Music with us, thanks to @vicfirth!

Learn part 2 from our 2025 production, “If I Must Fall,” for snare, bass, tenor, drum set, and timpani!

Full videos, music, and more on the Vic Firth Marching YouTube. (Link in bio)

For the first time ever, come Learn the Music with us, thanks to @vicfirth!

Learn part 2 from our 2025 production, “If I Must Fall,” for snare, bass, tenor, drum set, and timpani!

Full videos, music, and more on the Vic Firth Marching YouTube. (Link in bio)

#FlashbackFriday to the 2024 DCI Capital Classic! We're only ONE WEEK AWAY from the 2025 DCI Capital Classic, and tickets are selling out fast! Get yours today at mandarins.org/cc, and we can't wait to see you there!

#FlashbackFriday to the 2024 DCI Capital Classic! We're only ONE WEEK AWAY from the 2025 DCI Capital Classic, and tickets are selling out fast! Get yours today at mandarins.org/cc, and we can't wait to see you there!

#TBT to our Homecoming Weekend 🩵💙
#Mandarins2025

#TBT to our Homecoming Weekend 🩵💙
#Mandarins2025

🚨🚨We have an IMMEDIATE OPENING in the @mandarinscolorguard for flag!

If you’re interested, please email colorguard@mandarins.org!

🚨🚨We have an IMMEDIATE OPENING in the @mandarinscolorguard for flag!

If you’re interested, please email colorguard@mandarins.org!

New designs are available at shop.mandarins.org and the Mandarins Merchandise booth for the 2025 season!
Special thank you to Michael Needham and Needham Designs for creating these designs for us!

New designs are available at shop.mandarins.org and the Mandarins Merchandise booth for the 2025 season!
Special thank you to Michael Needham and Needham Designs for creating these designs for us!

We loved seeing everyone at Family Day and we can’t wait to see you again on July 2nd in Everett, Washington! 🐉💙🩵

We loved seeing everyone at Family Day and we can’t wait to see you again on July 2nd in Everett, Washington! 🐉💙🩵

Thank you to this week’s meal sponsors for helping us #FeedTheDragon! And a very special THANK YOU to our alumni for our traditional Chinese Food dinner for Family Day!!!
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! And a very special THANK YOU to our alumni for our traditional Chinese Food dinner for Family Day!!!
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

Help us #FeedTheDragon today! 🐲🐲
Every participant in our corps—member, staff, and volunteer—relies on four meals a day throughout our intense 75-day summer season. With approximately 200 participants on tour, that's over 60,000 plates per season!
Now you can make a direct impact by sponsoring a specific meal or an entire day of meals for our corps. Your contribution fuels the dedication, energy, and excellence that define the Mandarins' performances.
Sponsor a member or section for their birthday, home show, or to show your support and let them know you're cheering them on!
Help show your support this season by sponsoring a meal and helping us to #FeedTheDragon!
🔗 Sponsor now at mandarins.org/ftd or the link in our bio!

Help us #FeedTheDragon today! 🐲🐲
Every participant in our corps—member, staff, and volunteer—relies on four meals a day throughout our intense 75-day summer season. With approximately 200 participants on tour, that's over 60,000 plates per season!
Now you can make a direct impact by sponsoring a specific meal or an entire day of meals for our corps. Your contribution fuels the dedication, energy, and excellence that define the Mandarins' performances.
Sponsor a member or section for their birthday, home show, or to show your support and let them know you're cheering them on!
Help show your support this season by sponsoring a meal and helping us to #FeedTheDragon!
🔗 Sponsor now at mandarins.org/ftd or the link in our bio!

CLEAN new gear from @dsiphotos and @varsityperformingarts 💧💧

#VarsityBandWear #VarsityStyle

CLEAN new gear from @dsiphotos and @varsityperformingarts 💧💧

#VarsityBandWear #VarsityStyle

If I Must Fall…
@ccdcostuming
📸📸

If I Must Fall…
@ccdcostuming
📸📸

If I Must Fall...
The Look.
Check out our 2025 Uniforms designed in partnership with Creative Costuming and Designs.

#Mandarins2025 #DCI2025 #drumcorps

If I Must Fall...
The Look.
Check out our 2025 Uniforms designed in partnership with Creative Costuming and Designs.

#Mandarins2025 #DCI2025 #drumcorps

Some behind the scenes photos from day one of our leadership camp! 🐉
📸: @photogavriel

Some behind the scenes photos from day one of our leadership camp! 🐉
📸: @photogavriel

World, O World 🌎
@jacobcollier
#DragonBrass 2025

World, O World 🌎
@jacobcollier
#DragonBrass 2025

Today, we take time to recognize #Juneteenth, commemorating the historic moment of enslaved people in Texas learning of their emancipation. We are always striving to create a safe and inclusive community for ALL our participants, and we honor this historic day by standing together for equality, justice, and unity.

Learn more at Juneteenth.com

Today, we take time to recognize #Juneteenth, commemorating the historic moment of enslaved people in Texas learning of their emancipation. We are always striving to create a safe and inclusive community for ALL our participants, and we honor this historic day by standing together for equality, justice, and unity.

Learn more at Juneteenth.com

Another Drum Corps Summer Giveaway is LIVE!
We’ve teamed up with @beammusic.app to give one lucky winner their Beam subscription FREE this season!
To enter:
1️⃣Order Beam before August 1st
2️⃣Use code mandarins25 at checkout
✅ You’ll be entered for a chance to win your money back!
Track your ensemble practice time, collaborate with annotations, and stay in sync with Beam this season!
🐉Order by August 1st to be eligible!

Another Drum Corps Summer Giveaway is LIVE!
We’ve teamed up with @beammusic.app to give one lucky winner their Beam subscription FREE this season!
To enter:
1️⃣Order Beam before August 1st
2️⃣Use code mandarins25 at checkout
✅ You’ll be entered for a chance to win your money back!
Track your ensemble practice time, collaborate with annotations, and stay in sync with Beam this season!
🐉Order by August 1st to be eligible!

This past weekend, Mandarins hosted a first-of-its-kind Career Day for our members! Members had the opportunity to meet with and discuss their future college and career plans with top professionals in various fields, including law, medicine, health services, law enforcement, marketing, technology, education, and, of course, music.

Mandarins are dedicated to providing our members with education opportunities and resources in the performing arts and beyond. We are grateful that the newly formed Advisory Board has enthusiastically supported this new program and will provide many of the presenting professionals. The 2025 members will have access to these professionals through a new mentorship program even after the season concludes.

This past weekend, Mandarins hosted a first-of-its-kind Career Day for our members! Members had the opportunity to meet with and discuss their future college and career plans with top professionals in various fields, including law, medicine, health services, law enforcement, marketing, technology, education, and, of course, music.

Mandarins are dedicated to providing our members with education opportunities and resources in the performing arts and beyond. We are grateful that the newly formed Advisory Board has enthusiastically supported this new program and will provide many of the presenting professionals. The 2025 members will have access to these professionals through a new mentorship program even after the season concludes.

As we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies, we always strive to create a safe and inclusive community for ALL our participants, and we are excited to bring back our Pride Collection and LGBTQ+ Mandarins Scholarship!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗
Proceeds from the Pride Collection will help to fund a scholarship available to our LGBTQ+ members!!
Now available at shop.mandarins.org

As we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies, we always strive to create a safe and inclusive community for ALL our participants, and we are excited to bring back our Pride Collection and LGBTQ+ Mandarins Scholarship!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗
Proceeds from the Pride Collection will help to fund a scholarship available to our LGBTQ+ members!!
Now available at shop.mandarins.org

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

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