June 2016

Are you a band director in Houston or San Antonio? Or do you know someone that is?

We’re in a need of a school to host us for the shows there. Housing a drum corps can be fun! Besides having up close and personal access to the Regiment, you’ll also receive tickets to the event!

The students at the school are not only welcome, but encouraged, to attend our rehearsals while we’re there. This is the perfect way to learn how the Regiment rehearses during the summer.

If you’re interested, please contact our tour manager, Dean Patterson, at dpatterson@regiment.org.

We can’t thank you enough for any help!

The DCI Tour Premiere is TONIGHT, Thursday June 23rd at a theater near you at 8:30pm ET / 7:30pm CT / 5:30pm / PT.

See six corps go head-to-head in the DCI Tour Premiere in the first competition of the year at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

If you’re not going to make it to Indy for our first show, the movie theater is the next best thing to see us LIVE!

Find a theater near you and more information at: http://www.fathomevents.com/event/2016-dci-tour-premiere/more-info/details

The DCI Tour Premiere is happening once again on Thursday June 23rd at a theater near you at 8:30pm ET / 7:30pm CT / 5:30pm / PT.

See six corps go head-to-head in the DCI Tour Premiere in the first competition of the year at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Dress Rehearsal crowd

The Regiment’s held their dress rehearsal performance with a packed house at Stillman Valley High School this past Sunday night. We will hit the road for our 2016 national tour on Tuesday as we head to Indianapolis.

If you’re not going to make it to Indy for our first show, the movie theater is the next best thing to see us LIVE!

Find a theater near you and more information at: http://www.fathomevents.com/event/2016-dci-tour-premiere/more-info/details

The Phantom Regiment invites you to attend our annual “Dress Rehearsal” this Sunday, June 19, 8:30pm at Stillman Valley High School:

Stillman Valley High School
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084

Please note: Audio & Video recording are strictly prohibited. 

The performance will begin promptly at 8:30pm, but the gates and souvenir stand will open at 7pm. You can stock up on all your 2016 Phantom Regiment gear!

This will be the first public performance of our 2016 show – Voice of Promise. This is our dress rehearsal as this will be the first time we perform in uniform on the field.

This event is FREE and open to the public, but donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated.

The Regiment will rehearse through Tuesday at Stillman before heading East for the start of our national summer tour.

Phantom Regiment Premiers New Colorguard and Corps Looks.

Fresh accents and bold pattern define The Regiment for 2016, their 60th Anniversary. Once again FJM, Inc. has created a powerful image for the Corps based on the iconic all-white image first designed in 1987 by Michael Cesario.

Mary Lynn Dorow, Vice-President of Fred J. Miller, Inc., commented “Regiment is known for the beauty and elegance, for great color and line. But this year, our artisans had to meet the challenge of crafting a look perfect for this season’s contemporary take on great music. We are proud to continue to support the Phantom Regiment and their constant focus on excellence and achievement!”

Area Organizations Partner to Launch Student Drumline Program, Rockford Rhythm!

The Phantom Regiment and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce Rockford Rhythm, an exciting new music program in the Rockford region for students ages 12­-16. Presented in partnership with the Phantom Regiment, Rockford Symphony Orchestra joins Rockford Public Schools District 205, and Court Street United Methodist Church in this community endeavor that will provide youth with all the benefits of a strong music education foundation, discipline, time management skills, and a safe and fun place to spend time after school. Students from the all around the region are invited to participate. For more information, or to sign up, visit www.rockfordrhythm.org.

The program will offer percussion instruction taught by regional and national music educators and performers and offers opportunities for performances year round. The drumline will rehearse on Monday nights at Court Street UMC and one Saturday per month.

Rockford Rhythm will perform at area events throughout the year.

The Rockford Rhythm drumline will practice Monday’s from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and one Saturday a month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be a $50 participation fee for each student, with financial aid opportunities available. Rehearsals are at:

Court Street UMC
215 N Court St
Rockford, IL

The Phantom Regiment is a Rockford-based youth organization dedicated to the development of self-esteem and self-reliance since 1956. It encourages team work, sportsmanship, civic pride and contributions of one’s personal best to a group effort. These lessons are learned through a musical and marching activity in which there is a blending of the arts and athletics.

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is a regional, award winning professional orchestra performing in the Coronado Theater from October through April. The RSO is under the direction of Music Director Steven Larsen, who is celebrating his 25^th season as conductor.