Sacramento Mandarins

As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we are proud to highlight Mandarins Creative Director, Becca Anderson! “Women’s History Month serves as a time to honor the achievements and contributions that women of all backgrounds have made throughout the history of the United States, both by remembering those who paved the way in the struggle …

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As we continue Women’s History Month, we are proud to highlight #DragonBrass staff member, Kristen Eck! “I’ve thought about my role as a woman in the activity quite a bit over the years, especially in light of some more recent efforts to build equity and diversity across membership, judges, instructional, administrative, & support staff. Here’s where …

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Sacramento’s Premier World Class Drum Corps Event Catch the excitement of drum corps at the DCI Capital Classic on Sunday, July 7, 2024.  Since its inception in 2012, the DCI Capital Classic has been a stellar event in the greater Sacramento area. Now in its 11th season, this year’s version includes five World Class and …

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Greetings all, I hope that this letter finds you well and surviving this crazy winter. And it has been crazy with severe cold one day and high temps the next. Plus, we have had crazy rain, wind, and snow throughout the country. However, in Sacramento two weeks ago while it was wet and cool outside, inside it …

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The Mandarins are pleased to announce a new partnership with Pageantry Innovations! Pageantry Innovations is known for their professional grade carts & accessories for Pro Audio, Live AV & Percussion equipment. Corps Director JW Koester stated, ”We value quality and we strive to provide the best equipment possible in our commitment to providing the best experience …

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Thanks to a generous donation from Jimmie & Mary Yee and Family, the Mandarins Event Center’s Trophy Lobby and Band Room were dedicated in their honor on February 10, 2024. Jimmie became involved with the Mandarins drum corps (formerly Ye Wah) during its formation in 1963, when his oldest daughter joined the corps in the …

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Gung Hay Fat Choy ~ Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon with us on Friday, February 9, 2024 through our Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser. Help support the Mandarins at over 2,000 Panda Express locations nationwide. Gather your family and friends and order up some delicious Chinese food online for …

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Greetings all! Our January 2024 camp has come and gone, and we have a drum corps! Both percussion & brass sections are almost fully contracted with just a couple of spots to be finalized in the near future. More exciting news! At the January camp, the brass & percussion sections played some of the 2024 show music. …

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Save The Date! – May 18, 2024 The Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic RETURNS for the Year of the Dragon, at the Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis, CA. Last year’s Classic was a resounding success and we’re pleased to bring back this fun and exciting event. Start getting a group together. ALL levels of golfers are …

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Matching Offer Doubled through January 31, 2024! The Mandarins of Sacramento, Inc. would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Year of the Dragon Kickstarter Campaign for the 2024 season. The response has been outstanding! We’ve raised almost $100,000 in donations and matching funds so far! Good News! The anonymous donor is extending the …

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