Kathleen Bakergumprecht-Davies Volunteers serve as the lifeblood of every drum corps, providing much-needed assistance and support to ensure that performing students can take part in the life-changing drum corps experience. Drum Corps International’s Volunteer of the Year awards highlight some of the most devoted and hardworking individuals in all of Marching Music’s Major League. Those
By Jennifer K. Morita July 14, 2022 – Fans were cheering in Hornet Stadium the night of Friday, July 8, but it wasn’t for touchdowns. It was all about the drama provided by the Sacramento Mandarins. From the drop of the drum major’s feathered hat to the toss of the color guard’s flag, the musical spectacle
Help Fuel the Mandarins this Summer The Rocky Mountain Rivalry is back for 2022 Drum Corps International summer national tour! However, fuel expenses are almost double than what we budgeted for. Diesel averages $5.73 per gallon nationwide/$6.91 California. Gasoline averages $4.97 per gallon nationwide/$6.24 California. Food costs are running 25% over budget. Everything is more expensive! Literally
At the DCI Capital Classic, the Mandarins announced its Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2020 and 2021. The pandemic prevented us from presenting awards last year. The Mandarins Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to preserve the memory of the special people who have brought honor to the Mandarins organization and
Wow! What a night! The 2022 DCI Capital Classic is in the books but the buzz lingers on! It was a night of spectacular drum corps performances, delicious food, and rekindling friendships. With the size of our audience exceeding our expectations, your Capital Classic Planning Team with Chairman Mark MacRae, truly enjoyed providing Sacramento with the
Greetings all! Drum corps season is officially in full swing as the first weekend of the 2022 competitive shows is in the books. Okay, let’s back up just a bit… Family Day on June 18 at Rio Linda High School was quite the success. The drum corps started the evening by warming up on the
