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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.

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!

Lie to meeeeeeeee 🎶✨💜

Lie to meeeeeeeee 🎶✨💜

Two weeks left until we’re back together ‼️

Two weeks left until we’re back together ‼️

DID YOU KNOW: Our Club 63 Members just got a sneak peek of our 2025 show music? It's the PERFECT time to join Club 63 and help empower the Mandarins family!
As a Club 63 member, you'll receive exclusive sneak peeks at our 2025 production, access to our historical media vault, complimentary show tickets, and other exclusive gifts —all while supporting youth development in Sacramento and beyond. Join us and make a lasting impact!

Named after our founding year of 1963, we've been transforming lives through performing arts for over 60 years, and with Club 63, you can help keep that mission alive. With various donation levels, you can choose the level that's right for you, with either a monthly or annual donation, and receive benefits for your donation level!
Join now at: Mandarins.org/club-63

DID YOU KNOW: Our Club 63 Members just got a sneak peek of our 2025 show music? It's the PERFECT time to join Club 63 and help empower the Mandarins family!
As a Club 63 member, you'll receive exclusive sneak peeks at our 2025 production, access to our historical media vault, complimentary show tickets, and other exclusive gifts —all while supporting youth development in Sacramento and beyond. Join us and make a lasting impact!

Named after our founding year of 1963, we've been transforming lives through performing arts for over 60 years, and with Club 63, you can help keep that mission alive. With various donation levels, you can choose the level that's right for you, with either a monthly or annual donation, and receive benefits for your donation level!
Join now at: Mandarins.org/club-63

It’s not too late to get the 2024 Photo Book!
Visit http://shop.mandarins.org and get yours to relive our summer with Vieux Carré 🎭✨💜

It’s not too late to get the 2024 Photo Book!
Visit http://shop.mandarins.org and get yours to relive our summer with Vieux Carré 🎭✨💜

TONIGHT at 7 pm eastern!
Join @marchingroundtable for a talk with one of the new bright stars in the Marching Arts world! Becca Anderson is the Creative Director for Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, an accomplished visual designer, and an adjudicator for WGI, DCI, and BOA. Join us as we talk with Becca about her work, challenges and opportunities of being a female designer in the marching arts, and hear her advice for others wanting to do this same work. Watch live and interact with Becca by typing in questions during the live event.

TONIGHT at 7 pm eastern!
Join @marchingroundtable for a talk with one of the new bright stars in the Marching Arts world! Becca Anderson is the Creative Director for Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, an accomplished visual designer, and an adjudicator for WGI, DCI, and BOA. Join us as we talk with Becca about her work, challenges and opportunities of being a female designer in the marching arts, and hear her advice for others wanting to do this same work. Watch live and interact with Becca by typing in questions during the live event.

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL our donors for the 2025 Big Day of Giving! With over 100 donors, we raised over $17,000 for the Mandarins Scholarship Fund! If you want to contribute to our scholarship fund, it's not too late! Visit mandarins.org/bdog and donate today!

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL our donors for the 2025 Big Day of Giving! With over 100 donors, we raised over $17,000 for the Mandarins Scholarship Fund! If you want to contribute to our scholarship fund, it's not too late! Visit mandarins.org/bdog and donate today!

It's your last chance to register for the Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic as a golfer or sponsor before our event on May 17th! 🐲⛳

Golfers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this casual team scramble event, which will include plenty of games, contests, prizes, delicious food, and adult beverages.

There are also sponsorship opportunities for you and/or your business to advertise with course signage, banners, and website recognition!

⛳ Registration and sponsorships now open: Mandarins.org/golf

It's your last chance to register for the Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic as a golfer or sponsor before our event on May 17th! 🐲⛳

Golfers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this casual team scramble event, which will include plenty of games, contests, prizes, delicious food, and adult beverages.

There are also sponsorship opportunities for you and/or your business to advertise with course signage, banners, and website recognition!

⛳ Registration and sponsorships now open: Mandarins.org/golf

Just taking a moment for @the.dragonpit ✨💜

Just taking a moment for @the.dragonpit ✨💜

“The Mandarins experience has shown me how to be a better person.” – Kendal, 2nd-year color guard🎶
For Kendal and others, it’s not just a scholarship, it’s an opportunity to become a better person. Kendal gets to be a part of something special that pushes him to be the best version of himself everyday.
Make a difference and donate on this #BigDayofGiving
🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog

“The Mandarins experience has shown me how to be a better person.” – Kendal, 2nd-year color guard🎶
For Kendal and others, it’s not just a scholarship, it’s an opportunity to become a better person. Kendal gets to be a part of something special that pushes him to be the best version of himself everyday.
Make a difference and donate on this #BigDayofGiving
🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog

“It really opened up a lot of doors.” – Alex, 3rd-year front ensemble 🎶
For Alex, receiving a Mandarins scholarship meant more than just marching—it meant access to top-tier instruction and experiences that have shaped him both on the field and as a music major at Fresno State.
This #BigDayofGiving, your support helps open doors for performers like Alex to grow, learn, and thrive.
Donate today and share with your friends and family! Mandarins.org/bdog Or the link in our bio!

“It really opened up a lot of doors.” – Alex, 3rd-year front ensemble 🎶
For Alex, receiving a Mandarins scholarship meant more than just marching—it meant access to top-tier instruction and experiences that have shaped him both on the field and as a music major at Fresno State.
This #BigDayofGiving, your support helps open doors for performers like Alex to grow, learn, and thrive.
Donate today and share with your friends and family! Mandarins.org/bdog Or the link in our bio!

“I get to spend all summer surrounded by my best friends and world-class educators.” – Maya, 4th-year drum major 🧡
For Maya, the Mandarins scholarship means more than just marching—it’s opened doors to education, leadership, and a summer spent with the people who inspire her most.
This #BigDayofGiving, help future leaders like Maya grow on the podium and beyond.
🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog or the link in our bio

“I get to spend all summer surrounded by my best friends and world-class educators.” – Maya, 4th-year drum major 🧡
For Maya, the Mandarins scholarship means more than just marching—it’s opened doors to education, leadership, and a summer spent with the people who inspire her most.
This #BigDayofGiving, help future leaders like Maya grow on the podium and beyond.
🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog or the link in our bio

“It’s created such a big community for me.” – Jacobe, 5th-year tuba 🎶

After five seasons with the Mandarins—and three years of scholarship support—Jacobe has grown into not just a stronger musician, but part of a close-knit family. Scholarships ease the financial strain so they can focus on what really matters: the music, the growth, and the community.

This #BigDayofGiving, help build the next generation of Mandarins.
🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog

“It’s created such a big community for me.” – Jacobe, 5th-year tuba 🎶

After five seasons with the Mandarins—and three years of scholarship support—Jacobe has grown into not just a stronger musician, but part of a close-knit family. Scholarships ease the financial strain so they can focus on what really matters: the music, the growth, and the community.

This #BigDayofGiving, help build the next generation of Mandarins.
🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog

“Being a Mandarin is the best decision I’ve ever made.” – Dre, Contra, Age-Out 🎺

For Dre, scholarships weren’t just helpful—they were essential. With the support of the Mandarins community, they marched two (about to be three) unforgettable seasons and found a family that shaped them as a musician, person, and future educator.

🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog

“Being a Mandarin is the best decision I’ve ever made.” – Dre, Contra, Age-Out 🎺

For Dre, scholarships weren’t just helpful—they were essential. With the support of the Mandarins community, they marched two (about to be three) unforgettable seasons and found a family that shaped them as a musician, person, and future educator.

🎥 Donate today and help share with your friends and family: mandarins.org/bdog

An amazing April Camp, and now less than one month until Spring Training 🔥🐉

An amazing April Camp, and now less than one month until Spring Training 🔥🐉

Thanks to @golden1cu for their generosity, Golden 1 Credit Union is providing a BIG match for #BDOG2025! 💛⁠
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When Golden 1 Credit Union members give tomorrow, on Thursday, May 1, with a Golden 1 Credit Union debit or credit card, Golden 1 Credit Union will boost those donations with a match—up to $100,000.⁠
🫶 @golden1cu

Thanks to @golden1cu for their generosity, Golden 1 Credit Union is providing a BIG match for #BDOG2025! 💛⁠
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When Golden 1 Credit Union members give tomorrow, on Thursday, May 1, with a Golden 1 Credit Union debit or credit card, Golden 1 Credit Union will boost those donations with a match—up to $100,000.⁠
🫶 @golden1cu

April camp ✨💜🐉

April camp ✨💜🐉

Hard at work for April camp, and we’re just getting started 😮‍💨��😮‍💨

Hard at work for April camp, and we’re just getting started 😮‍💨😮‍💨

🗣️🗣️ It might get loud.
#Mandarins2025

🗣️🗣️ It might get loud.
#Mandarins2025

The final count down to spring training is ON ‼️ One month left ‼️

The final count down to spring training is ON ‼️ One month left ‼️

Make sure to register now for the Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic! 🐲⛳
Join the fun at our 3rd Annual Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic at Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis, on Saturday, May 17th!
Golfers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this casual team scramble event, which will include plenty of games, contests and prizes, and delicious food and adult beverages. There are also sponsorship opportunities for you and/or your business. And for you non-golfers, come join the fun as a guest or volunteer!

⛳ Registration and sponsorships now open: Mandarins.org/golf

Make sure to register now for the Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic! 🐲⛳
Join the fun at our 3rd Annual Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic at Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis, on Saturday, May 17th!
Golfers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this casual team scramble event, which will include plenty of games, contests and prizes, and delicious food and adult beverages. There are also sponsorship opportunities for you and/or your business. And for you non-golfers, come join the fun as a guest or volunteer!

⛳ Registration and sponsorships now open: Mandarins.org/golf

Celebrate our amazing age-outs! 🎉 In honor of our recent age-outs, an anonymous donor has promised to match donations to Team Age-outs for up to $2,000 before the Big Day of Giving (May 1st)!
Double your impact now and help us beat our matching challenge: mandarins.org/ageout or use the link in our bio!

Celebrate our amazing age-outs! 🎉 In honor of our recent age-outs, an anonymous donor has promised to match donations to Team Age-outs for up to $2,000 before the Big Day of Giving (May 1st)!
Double your impact now and help us beat our matching challenge: mandarins.org/ageout or use the link in our bio!

Back to the lot 🎺🎶

Back to the lot 🎺🎶

Don’t mind us, just doing admin things ™️™️™️™️

Don’t mind us, just doing admin things ™️™️™️™️

DID YOU KNOW? Nearly 20% of last season’s Mandarins marched thanks to Mandarins scholarship support. 💜
Help us maintain this commitment to accessibility!

🎉 Early giving for the Big Day of Giving is now LIVE!
Give now at mandarins.org/bdog and help us transform lives through performing arts. 🎺✨

DID YOU KNOW? Nearly 20% of last season’s Mandarins marched thanks to Mandarins scholarship support. 💜
Help us maintain this commitment to accessibility!

🎉 Early giving for the Big Day of Giving is now LIVE!
Give now at mandarins.org/bdog and help us transform lives through performing arts. 🎺✨

April camp 👀 We are waiting for you 👀

April camp 👀 We are waiting for you 👀

🎟️🎟️Tickets are now available for the 2025 DCI Capital Classic!
📆 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!
📆 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! 🔥🐲

SAVE THE DATE! Ready for the Mandarins Experience? Our Summer Leadership Camp returns, a 3-day intensive with Mandarins Staff focused on leadership, communication, and performance. Featuring 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.

Registration opens soon!

SAVE THE DATE! Ready for the Mandarins Experience? Our Summer Leadership Camp returns, a 3-day intensive with Mandarins Staff focused on leadership, communication, and performance. Featuring 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.

Registration opens soon!

Less than three weeks to take advantage of our early bird pricing!
Join the fun at our 3rd Annual Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic at Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis, on Saturday, May 17th!
Golfers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this casual team scramble event, which will include plenty of games, contests and prizes, and delicious food and adult beverages. There are also sponsorship opportunities for you and/or your business. And for you non-golfers, come join the fun as a guest or volunteer!

⛳ Registration now open: Mandarins.org/golf

Less than three weeks to take advantage of our early bird pricing!
Join the fun at our 3rd Annual Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic at Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis, on Saturday, May 17th!
Golfers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this casual team scramble event, which will include plenty of games, contests and prizes, and delicious food and adult beverages. There are also sponsorship opportunities for you and/or your business. And for you non-golfers, come join the fun as a guest or volunteer!

⛳ Registration now open: Mandarins.org/golf

Good luck to everyone competing at WGI Percussion Championships this weekend! 🥁💜✨

Good luck to everyone competing at WGI Percussion Championships this weekend! 🥁💜✨

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. 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. 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

Congratulations to everyone who competed at WGI Color Guard Championships this weekend! 🏳️💜✨
#wgicolorguard #mandarins

Congratulations to everyone who competed at WGI Color Guard Championships this weekend! 🏳️💜✨
#wgicolorguard #mandarins

Exciting news! Introducing DragonCoin 🐉💰, the official cryptocurrency of the Sacramento Mandarins! Starting today, all tour fees must be paid exclusively in DragonCoin. We’re excited to innovate on and off the field every day!

Exciting news! Introducing DragonCoin 🐉💰, the official cryptocurrency of the Sacramento Mandarins! Starting today, all tour fees must be paid exclusively in DragonCoin. We’re excited to innovate on and off the field every day!

The Mandarins are dedicated to diversity and inclusion for everyone, and today we celebrate and honor our trans and gender-nonconforming members and fans. We are proud to stand with you, to listen, and to create a stronger community. #TransDayofVisibility #TransRightsAreHumanRigh‍ts 🏳️‍⚧️

The Mandarins are dedicated to diversity and inclusion for everyone, and today we celebrate and honor our trans and gender-nonconforming members and fans. We are proud to stand with you, to listen, and to create a stronger community. #TransDayofVisibility #TransRightsAreHumanRigh‍ts 🏳️‍⚧️

The Sacramento Mandarins is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Band Today, a provider of custom-printed flags, fabric, and vinyl props within the marching arts. This sponsorship will see Mandarins exclusively using Band Today for all printed flags, fabric, and vinyl for the summer, ensuring that the corps can continue to deliver exceptional performances with the best-quality equipment.

Becca Anderson stated, “Band Today is leading the activity with the highest-quality products we’ve seen to date. I am so excited to bring the vibrancy of their digital flags to the field this year for the Mandarins.”

Corps Director, JW Koester, added, "The Mandarins are beyond excited to partner with Band Today for the 2025 season. Their cutting-edge process and products will help bring our 2025 production to life and allow us to POP on the field. We're looking forward to a great future together!"

The Sacramento Mandarins is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Band Today, a provider of custom-printed flags, fabric, and vinyl props within the marching arts. This sponsorship will see Mandarins exclusively using Band Today for all printed flags, fabric, and vinyl for the summer, ensuring that the corps can continue to deliver exceptional performances with the best-quality equipment.

Becca Anderson stated, “Band Today is leading the activity with the highest-quality products we’ve seen to date. I am so excited to bring the vibrancy of their digital flags to the field this year for the Mandarins.”

Corps Director, JW Koester, added, "The Mandarins are beyond excited to partner with Band Today for the 2025 season. Their cutting-edge process and products will help bring our 2025 production to life and allow us to POP on the field. We're looking forward to a great future together!"

🫵🏽✌🏽🤙🏽

🫵🏽✌🏽🤙🏽

Thank you to everyone who attended our Birthday Bash and helped us celebrate 62 years of history!

In February 1963, founders Roy Wong, Frank Lim, Thomas Fong, and Yuk Fong discussed the possibility of forming a drum and bugle corps for youth in the Sacramento Chinese community. With the numerous festivities and parades occurring in Sacramento and neighboring locales, the Chinese Community, with all of its traditions and ideals, would be represented with a youth drum and bugle corps to exemplify community interest, civic consciousness, and cultural pride.

One month later, a letter was sent to Sacramento’s Chinese community, requesting support to establish a boys and girls drum and bugle corps. The initial meeting was held on March 23, 1963, at the Sacramento Confucius Temple in Chinatown, and the rest is history 💜💜💜

Thank you to everyone who attended our Birthday Bash and helped us celebrate 62 years of history!

In February 1963, founders Roy Wong, Frank Lim, Thomas Fong, and Yuk Fong discussed the possibility of forming a drum and bugle corps for youth in the Sacramento Chinese community. With the numerous festivities and parades occurring in Sacramento and neighboring locales, the Chinese Community, with all of its traditions and ideals, would be represented with a youth drum and bugle corps to exemplify community interest, civic consciousness, and cultural pride.

One month later, a letter was sent to Sacramento’s Chinese community, requesting support to establish a boys and girls drum and bugle corps. The initial meeting was held on March 23, 1963, at the Sacramento Confucius Temple in Chinatown, and the rest is history 💜💜💜

Seems like a nice day for some Dragon Perc 🐉🥁

Seems like a nice day for some Dragon Perc 🐉🥁

⛳️Less than three weeks until the @marchingartsgiveback SoCal Golf Tournament!
April 6—all proceeds directly fund scholarships for several corps, including Mandarins!
🔗 Marchingartsgiveback.org

⛳️Less than three weeks until the @marchingartsgiveback SoCal Golf Tournament!
April 6—all proceeds directly fund scholarships for several corps, including Mandarins!
🔗 Marchingartsgiveback.org

Shoutout to our #BehindTheScenes Corps Management team! They help ensure we're set up for success every day of the season! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Shoutout to our #BehindTheScenes Corps Management team! They help ensure we're set up for success every day of the season! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

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