Regiment Report | Fall 2026
Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter. We wanted to provide a regular way to bring you inside what's happening across our programs, from rehearsals to the road, and to share the moments that make a difference every day in our organization.
Now Hiring: Photographer & Creative Content Associate
Phantom Regiment is seeking a talented photographer and creative storyteller to join our team for the 2027 season.
Top 4 Audition Fears (and how to overcome them)
Every year we hear from talented young marching arts performers who tell us they wish they would have auditioned for Phantom Regiment… BUT….*insert fear here*. Well, fear no more. These are the top 4 fears we hear from potential new members, along with tips, strategies, and information to help you overcome them.
2026 Red & Black Fall Classic Marching Band Show
The Red & Black Fall Classic at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium showcases some of the best marching bands in the best venue in the Midwest.
2027 Auditions
Auditions for the 2027 Phantom Regiment are now open. Take the chance. Show us what you can do. You might just discover you’ve been building toward this all along.
2027 Design Team and Caption Heads
Bringing together accomplished designers, educators, arrangers, and leaders from across the marching arts and professional music world, the 2027 team combines new perspectives with returning members who have helped shape Phantom Regiment in recent years.
JD Shaw Announces Retirement
Long-time brass arranger JD Shaw has announced that he is retiring after 17 years in that role with Phantom Regiment.
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2026 Finals Week Info
Headed to Indy - or watching from home - here's what you need to know.
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