The Mandarins is proud to introduce our 2023 Visual Co-Caption heads, Mr. James Gow and Mr. Zak Stillwell. James and Zak bring a tremendous degree of excellence and experience at the highest levels of the drum corps activity, and we look forward to James and Zak creating amazing opportunities for our visual program. Mr. Gow
The Mandarins are pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Vince Oliver as their new Brass Arranger for the drum & bugle corps. Vince brings a wealth of show design experience, programming coordination and musical expertise to the Mandarins from all areas of the musical & pageantry activities including scholastic marching band music programs, scholastic
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 finished. And what a finish it was! Another Top 10 finals performance, our third in three years, and our highest score ever in world class competition along with being the fans’
Brandon Wallace Chosen by Corps Members At the end of each summer tour, Corps Members select the annual recipient of the Outstanding Corps Member award, also known as the Joe Fong Memorial award. Brandon Wallace received this distinguished honor in 2022. Brandon stated, “Being voted for the Joe Fong award by my peers means the
Mandarins Make History Again At the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, the Mandarins completed their 2022 season with a personal-best score of 90.013. This set a new high score for DCI Finals 10th place, breaking the previous record set by the Mandarins in 2019. And, no other 10th-place finalist has ever reached 90 points. Also,
Kathleen Bakergumprecht-Davies Volunteers serve as the lifeblood of every drum corps, providing much-needed assistance and support to ensure that performing students can take part in the life-changing drum corps experience. Drum Corps International’s Volunteer of the Year awards highlight some of the most devoted and hardworking individuals in all of Marching Music’s Major League. Those
With our updated tour schedule, we're excited to see you this summer with shows in a dozen states! 📆 Note the new dates for the 2023 DCI Capital Classic and our other California shows! 🚨 Stay tuned to for more information and updates https://t.co/AeyaG9vVVS
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Read MoreIt's a #ThrowbackThursday and our 60th anniversary! In 1963, our founders discussed the possibility of forming a drum and bugle corps for youth in the Sacramento Chinese community. The initial meeting was held on March 23, 1963, at the Sacramento Confucius Temple in Chinatown! https://t.co/kJeuGlhrFl
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Mandarins members and alumni spotted with @FSBMB and the @MountainWest All-Star Band at the St. Patrick’s day Parade in Dublin, Ireland! https://t.co/wxmvX6tffx
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Join the Mandarins family for our 60th Anniversary! 💜 We are now hiring for an audio engineer for the 2023 season. visit for more info! 🔗 https://t.co/sCfL259FPk
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🚨 New date for the 2023 DCI Capital Classic! Originally July 9, we are now moving 1 day to Monday, the 10th, tickets coming soon! 📆 Stay tuned to for more information and updates https://t.co/9APOAWZvRD
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Happy International Women’s Day to the amazing women of the Mandarins. Today and everyday, we are inspired by your hard work and dedication! https://t.co/1kLnZOx1zP
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The inaugural Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic! Location: Wildhorse Golf Club Date: May 6, 2023 8am Start Time Check-in opens at 6:45am Registration Fee: $500 per Group/Foursome 🔗🔗 Register here: https://t.co/qWjrQAA4JT
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