By Jennifer K. Morita July 14, 2022 – Fans were cheering in Hornet Stadium the night of Friday, July 8, but it wasn’t for touchdowns. It was all about the drama provided by the Sacramento Mandarins. From the drop of the drum major’s feathered hat to the toss of the color guard’s flag, the musical spectacle
Help Fuel the Mandarins this Summer The Rocky Mountain Rivalry is back for 2022 Drum Corps International summer national tour! However, fuel expenses are almost double than what we budgeted for. Diesel averages $5.73 per gallon nationwide/$6.91 California. Gasoline averages $4.97 per gallon nationwide/$6.24 California. Food costs are running 25% over budget. Everything is more expensive! Literally
At the DCI Capital Classic, the Mandarins announced its Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2020 and 2021. The pandemic prevented us from presenting awards last year. The Mandarins Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to preserve the memory of the special people who have brought honor to the Mandarins organization and
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 performances, delicious food, and rekindling friendships. With the size of our audience exceeding our expectations, your Capital Classic Planning Team with Chairman Mark MacRae, truly enjoyed providing Sacramento with the
Greetings all! Drum corps season is officially in full swing as the first weekend of the 2022 competitive shows is in the books. Okay, let’s back up just a bit… Family Day on June 18 at Rio Linda High School was quite the success. The drum corps started the evening by warming up on the
Sacramento Mandarins to host prestigious DCI Capital Classic Show, July 8, 2022 Sacramento will be the place to experience the grandest musical event this summer. The Sacramento Mandarins are proud to announce it will be hosting the DCI (Drum Corps International) Capital Classic show on July 8, 2022, starting at 6:30 pm, at CSUS’s Hornet
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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