The Mandarins are pleased to introduce our 2021 Mandarins Brass Team led by newly- promoted Caption Head Patrick Keeley and Co-Caption Managers Aaron Wells and Nicole Davis. The 2021 Mandarins Brass Team combines a mix of returning and new instructional staff and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Mandarins. We look forward

I am sure you are curious as to what has been happening with the drum corps. Even without a summer of travel and competitions quite a bit has been going on Throughout the summer months the instructional staff stayed engaged with the corps members – the brass staff held regular group Zoom meetings as well

The Mandarins Music Academy registration is open now, for the 2020-21 academic year. Register here, and Give the Gift of Music to elementary school children. The Mandarins use the Sound Innovations curriculum, and the Karate Belt Band Method. Read detailed information about the Academy here.

During California’s unprecedented wildfires, the Mandarins supported CAL FIRE’s Air Tanker Team by providing over 3,600 meals, prepared in our “Mushu” mobile kitchen and the Mandarins Music Center. We delivered meals directly to the team at McClellan Air Force Base. An Israeli firefighter team also enjoyed our meals! The Air Tanker Team handles DC-10 aircraft

Limited Time Only! By (very) popular demand from our alumni and Fandarins, you can now purchase your very own Mandarins Pride Shirt! Order from the Mandarins Marketplace here. Price is $20 plus shipping and is only available until July 7th!  A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Mandarins Scholarship Fund, to help cover the

Hello Drum Corps Fandarins! Cancelling our 2020 Drum Corps season was a major disappointment for all. This would have been our first weekend of shows and we would have been hosting our first ever World Class DCI Capital Classic Show. The Capital Classic show would have been our largest fundraiser and community event of the year for