October 2016

Since you can’t come to our door today, we’ll have the treats sent to you!

Use coupon code “PHANTOM” to get 15% off from our online store and with every order, we’ll throw in a free treat!

While the free treat won’t be candy, it will be something from the Phantom Regiment archives!

The discount and free treat are only available for orders placed today (October 31st) at shop.regiment.org.

The first step is always the hardest and most important step to fulfilling your dreams and goals! Now’s the time to take that first step to becoming a member of the 2017 Phantom Regiment.

Audition registration is open for all sections. There are auditions in Rockford, Dallas, Atlanta and Southern California. Find all the details at: regiment.org/join

We look forward to seeing you soon!

There’s still time to join our #60for60 campaign and help us end our 60th Anniversary strong!

Our $60 for 60 campaign (#60for60) is aimed at raising $60 from anyone and everyone who has been touched by the organization in some way over these past 60 years.

This campaign provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the 2016 Phantom Regiment. Alumni, if you’ve lost touch, this is a great way to give back. Phans and Friends, what a great way to feel personally involved with the drum corps! For just the cost of a $5 latte per month, your contributions will help get the drum corps on the road during such an important year.

The generosity of our alumni, volunteers, parents and fans has been absolutely critical to the group over the past decades. Whether you’ve been able to donate to the corps recently, or have lost touch with the group that made an impact on your life, please take advantage of this opportunity today. Donate to the $60 for 60 campaign and help us continue to inspire audiences for years to come!

To make a onetime donation of $60 (or more), click here!

To make a monthly donation of $5 (or more), click here!

We are excited to announce the addition of Drew Solomonson as Visual Caption Head and Lindsay Kusmierczak as Colorguard Caption Coordinator. They will join the returning team of Brass Caption Head Christian Carichner, Percussion Caption Head Derrick Shannon, and Colorguard Co-Caption Heads, Annie Pelka and Jessica Francis.

Kusmierczak is an alumna of the Phantom Regiment color guard (2002-2005) and winter guard (2007). Lindsay has taught several drum corps, including The Blue Knights, The Glassmen, Southwind, and the Italian drum and bugle corps Millennium. Lindsay currently teaches the BOA & WGI A Class finalist Harrison High School Marching Band and Winter Guard. Lindsay began her work in librarianship in school libraries and is currently a youth services librarian in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.

Solomonson spent four years as a member of the euphonium section for the Phantom Regiment, and has spent numerous years as a member of the visual staff for the drum corps. Drew has also served as designer and instructor for Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps and Spirit of Atlanta. Drew has worked with several BOA regional finalists, such as Hillgrove HS, Collins Hill HS, and Lassiter HS, in addition to serving as an adjudicator and clinician for various competitions and festivals throughout the fall. He has designed for award winning bands and winter guards in all areas of the country. In addition to his design credits, Solomonson also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Southern Association for Performance Arts (SAPA) based in Roswell, GA. He currently works as Manager of the Broyles Arts Center at the Westminster Schools in Atlanta.

Auditions for the 2017 season are around the corner. There are auditions taking place in Rockford, Dallas, Atlanta and Southern California. Find out more information and register at regiment.org/join.

Our annual high school marching band show, sponsored by Bob Rogers Travel and PG Display, was held this past Saturday (October 1, 2016). The fans witnessed some fabulous performances from high school marching bands from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa!

We want to thank ALL of the volunteers who helped to make our event such a success. Special shoutout to the NIU Huskie Marching Band whom volunteered throughout the day as well as performed during the event.

Thanks to the support of all the bands involved, the fans, and our corporate sponsors – PG Display and Bob Rogers Travel.

For the full recap of the scores: Red & Black Fall Classic 2016 Recap