Hi All, Yep, it is that time of the year! What time of the year you ask? That time of the year where more things than not, are still up in the air, waiting for decisions to be made before actions can be taken. And this year certainly fits that bill! Since the summer non-season …
The Mandarins are pleased to introduce our 2021 Mandarins Brass Team led by newly- promoted Caption Head Patrick Keeley and Co-Caption Managers Aaron Wells and Nicole Davis. The 2021 Mandarins Brass Team combines a mix of returning and new instructional staff and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Mandarins. We look forward …
The Mandarins Music Academy registration is open now, for the 2020-21 academic year. Register here, and Give the Gift of Music to elementary school children. The Mandarins use the Sound Innovations curriculum, and the Karate Belt Band Method. Read detailed information about the Academy here.
During California’s unprecedented wildfires, the Mandarins supported CAL FIRE’s Air Tanker Team by providing over 3,600 meals, prepared in our “Mushu” mobile kitchen and the Mandarins Music Center. We delivered meals directly to the team at McClellan Air Force Base. An Israeli firefighter team also enjoyed our meals! The Air Tanker Team handles DC-10 aircraft …
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Limited Time Only! By (very) popular demand from our alumni and Fandarins, you can now purchase your very own Mandarins Pride Shirt! Order from the Mandarins Marketplace here. Price is $20 plus shipping and is only available until July 7th! A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Mandarins Scholarship Fund, to help cover the …
Hello Drum Corps Fandarins! Cancelling our 2020 Drum Corps season was a major disappointment for all. This would have been our first weekend of shows and we would have been hosting our first ever World Class DCI Capital Classic Show. The Capital Classic show would have been our largest fundraiser and community event of the year for …
On Monday June 15, Marching Arts Education presents four FREE webinar sessions with the Mandarins! Share the “EXPERIENCE” of marching DCI and being a part of the Mandarins. Educators will learn from the top Marching Arts Professionals, and marchers will interact with instructors and members. Sign Up Here. Webinar details and start times described below. …
We are absolutely outraged to witness the horrific death of George Floyd. We are appalled at the racial discrimination and violence against African-Americans that continues in our country to this day. During times like this, it is especially important for our Mandarins organization to stand steadfastly anchored in our values. Our foremost value that has …
Mandarins Declaration of Support for Black Lives Matter Read More »
From KHS America: We are united together with our marching partners located all over this great country. We can’t wait to see what they have in store for 2021. We Will March On! #mapexmarching #jupiterbrassinstruments #majesticpercussion #xobrass #wgi#dci #dca #wewillmarchon https://vimeo.com/422499090
At the Mandarins we have always had pride in being one of the best fed drum corps. With no touring in 2020 we are pleased to be able to share our food with local seniors in need. Thank you Mandarins Board Chair and chef extraordinaire Joe Fong for leading this wonderful program! By Chris Weber. …
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