At the 2023 DCI Semifinals, JW Koester was awarded the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award, recognizing him as the World Class Director Of The Year, as voted upon by all other World Class corps directors. Mandarins corps members and staff were on the field to watch JW receive the award; their chants of “J-Dub! J-Dub! …
Greetings all! This month’s article is literally being written as I ride the bus to Monroe, LA. at 1:30 am in the morning. Why? Because you write things when you have the time to do so, and this is the time, with everyone asleep. Our tour has gone extremely well for the drum corps, and …
On a balmy, beautiful evening this past Monday, the Sacramento Mandarins’ 10th Annual DCI Capital Classic lit up Roseville, CA at West Park High School. Fans were treated to performances by some of the best drum corps in the nation. Over 2,600 wildly-cheering fans packed the sold-out stands. More fans enjoyed standing-room-only views. Also in …
The Rocky Mountain Rivalry returns for the 2023 Drum Corps International summer tour! In a friendly rivalry with the Blue Knights and the Troopers, the Mandarins are raising funds to help defray Food and Fuel costs during tour. Inflation has caused food prices to increase 25%. Diesel costs about $1,300 each time we fill up …
DCI and Fathom Events presents Big, Loud & Live 18 at select theaters nationwide, on Thursday August 10, 3:30pm PDT. See highlights of the top fifteen corps, followed by LIVE coverage of the DCI World Championship Prelims from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy. Buy tickets and plan your Watch Party in your town. Join …
The Mandarins are pleased to announce their 2023 sponsorship agreement with Karl Hammond Design “KHD” for the 2023 drum corps season. Corps Director JW Koester stated, ”Karl Hammond Design makes the best mouthpieces in the marching activity. Their attention to detail during their manufacturing process is second to none and their customer service is outstanding.” …
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Presenting our 2023 production, Sinnerman. Featuring music inspired from: Sinnerman — Nina Simone Take me to Church — Hozier Smile — Nat King Cole Swing Symphony (4th Movement) — Wynton Marsalis Présage — Univers Zero I’m Tired — Labyrinth and Zendaya Sinnerman | Mandarins 2023 Production
The annual Capital Classic is being held at West Park High School in Roseville on Monday, July 10th. We need over 40 volunteers to make this year’s event a success. Please consider helping out with this important fundraiser. Sign up quickly before all of the best spots are taken!! Students are welcome to volunteer this …
2023 marks the 11th annual Big Day of Giving. This 24-hour giving challenge brings together the Sacramento region’s nonprofit community to celebrate the work they do to make this region the dynamic place we call home. Since its inception, this event has raised over $78 million to help nonprofits like the Mandarins support their programs and …
The Mandarins’ new indoor ensemble, Immortal Winds consists of brass and woodwind instrumentalists. The entire staff are Mandarins corps member and staff alumni including Chris Langton (Brass Music Caption Head), Taylor Sabado (Woodwinds Music Caption Head), Marshall Jones (Visual Caption Head), and instructors Alex Hawvichorst, Casey Smith, EJ Charles Jesusalberto Muniz, Nico Peruzzi, Ryan Lee, …
