More than a year after COVID-19 suspended the drum corps season, what better way to celebrate the return of Mandarins corps members, than with a Family Day feast? Appreciative members and staff raved about the meal which featured fried rice, chow mein, grilled teriyaki chicken, stir-fried veggies, lumpia, vegetarian dishes, homemade cookies, and a selection
The 2021 Drum Corps Season has returned after over a year away from the field, and we’re thrilled to be back together again! However, the new protocols required to keep our members safe during this unprecedented time have increased our costs. Please help us ensure a safe and successful season for our members by donating
Greetings all, As you read this article, I want you to think about the good ol’ days when drum corps was alive and thriving, and those long, hot summer days meant somewhere a drum corps was rehearsing and preparing for a performance. Well, in Sacramento those days are back! That’s right! On June 24, the
Mandarins Announce 2021 Program Under the direction of JW Koester, The Mandarins 2021 program entitled “Beyond the Canvas” brings to life the hallucination of an artist’s work. Inspired by historical female Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama and her piece “The Flower Obsession”, we take you on a journey of Chaos, Beauty, and Obliteration. As we all
A Benefit for Music Education – July 11, 2021 Greetings from the Mandarins Music Center! It feels so good to say that! This is Dr. Daniel Fong, your President and CEO of the Mandarins of Sacramento, Inc. It is my pleasure to serve the Mandarins in this new capacity. I would like to announce a
The Mandarins are pleased to announce an exciting new sponsorship agreement with Titan Field Frames for the 2021 drum corps season. Corps Director JW Koester stated, ”Titan Field Frames brings a wealth of design knowledge, manufacturing experience and passion to every frame they build and we look forward to working with the Titan team.” Roger
