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Mandarins 2023 Caption Heads
We are proud to announce our 2023 caption head team, with some familiar faces, new faces, and familiar faces in new roles! Please join us...
Sep 21, 20221 min read


2023 Visual Caption Heads Announced
The Mandarins is proud to introduce our 2023 Visual Co-Caption heads, Mr. James Gow and Mr. Zak Stillwell . James and Zak bring a...
Sep 19, 20222 min read


Mandarins Announce 2023 Brass Arranger
The Mandarins are pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Vince Oliver as their new Brass Arranger for the drum & bugle corps. Vince brings...
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Farewell to the 2022 Drum Corps Season
Finished, done, that’s a wrap, pack ’em up, gone, close the door – you make that call because the 2022 drum corps summer season is now...
Aug 27, 20223 min read


Outstanding Corps Member of 2022
Brandon Wallace Chosen by Corps Members At the end of each summer tour, Corps Members select the annual recipient of the...
Aug 18, 20222 min read


Back-to-Back-to-Back in Top 10
Mandarins Make History Again At the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, the Mandarins completed their 2022 season with a...
Aug 14, 20221 min read


2022 DCI Volunteer of the Year
Kathleen Bakergumprecht-Davies Volunteers serve as the lifeblood of every drum corps, providing much-needed assistance and...
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Mandarins Exhibit Music and Entertainment Excellence in Rousing Return to Sac State
By Jennifer K. Morita July 14, 2022 – Fans were cheering in Hornet Stadium the night of Friday, July 8, but it wasn’t for...
Jul 15, 20223 min read


Rocky Mountain Rivalry Returns
Help Fuel the Mandarins this Summer The Rocky Mountain Rivalry is back for 2022 Drum Corps International summer national...
Jul 10, 20221 min read


Mandarins Hall of Fame – Class of 2020 and 2021
At the DCI Capital Classic, the Mandarins announced its Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2020 and 2021. The pandemic prevented us...
Jul 10, 20223 min read


A Night to Remember
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...
Jul 10, 20221 min read


Drum Corps Update from JW
Greetings all! Drum corps season is officially in full swing as the first weekend of the 2022 competitive shows is in the books. Okay,...
Jul 2, 20222 min read


Premier World Class Drum Corps Event is Back in Sacramento!
Sacramento Mandarins to host prestigious DCI Capital Classic Show, July 8, 2022 Sacramento will be the place to experience...
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Mandarins 2022 – THE OTHERSIDE
The 2022 Mandarins are proud to take you to: THE OTHERSIDE Get your show shirt! CLICK IMAGE TO...
May 24, 20221 min read


Summer Leadership Camp Registration Open
Choose From Day Camp or Overnight Camp This July, Mandarins Performing Arts Series presents our 2022 Mandarins Leadership...
May 22, 20221 min read


Mandarins to Host 2022 DCI Capital Classic
Sacramento's Premier World Class Drum Corps Event The Sacramento Mandarins is proud to announce the DCI Capital Classic will...
May 12, 20222 min read


New Mandarins Staff Announced
Mandarins is proud to announce the recent addition of two employees for the organization. Please join us in welcoming Samantha Oddo as...
Apr 29, 20221 min read


Big Day of Giving – Donate Early!
Support Mandarins Scholarships, April 21 - May 5 2022 marks the 10th annual Big Day of Giving. This 24-hour giving challenge...
Apr 22, 20222 min read


Spring Drum Corps Update from JW
Spring has sprung and that means that we are one month closer to seeing competitive drum corps this summer. Once the WGI (Winter Guard...
Apr 4, 20222 min read


A Birthday Card from Your President/CEO
Happy 59th Birthday, Mandarins! Today we celebrate all the experiences and great times of the current members, alumni, staff, and...
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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