Seattle Cascades Cancel 2022 Tour

(seattlecascades.org)

It is with a heavy heart the Northwest Youth Music Association announces that our ensemble, the Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps, will not be participating in the 2022 DCI summer tour.

After much consideration the leadership of the Cascades, along with the Board of Directors, made the decision we believe best ensures the future of the organization and maintains the high standard of the Cascades world class experience. The difficulties that still remain from the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, as well as continually rising inflation, are just two of the factors that lead us to this very difficult decision

In keeping with the mission of the NYMA to deliver a world class experience for everyone involved with the organization from our members and staff to our volunteers, the corps leadership and the Board of Directors have already begun to plan a return to the competitive field for the 2023 season.

The Seattle Cascades and the Northwest Youth Music Association wish all 2022 DCI participating corps a safe and successful summer tour. We appreciate the help the DCI community has shown in offering opportunities to our members to participate in 2022 and we look forward to rejoining you all in 2023.

2022 Drum Corps Associates Tour Schedule

(dcacorps.org)

Jun 25 Bridgeport, CT

Jul 9 Clifton, NJ
Jul 12 July Livestream Competition
Jul 16 Landisville, PA
Jul 23 Long Island, NY
Jul 30 Williamsport, PA

Aug 3 August 3rd Livestream
Aug 6 Kingston, NY
Aug 20 Mt. Olive, NJ
Aug 20 Columbus, OH
Aug 24 August 24th Livestream
Aug 27 Reading, PA
Aug 27 Seymour, CT
Aug 27 Atlanta, GA

DCA World Championships | Rochester, NY Sep 2 Mini-Corps and I&E
Sep 3 Prelims
Sep 3 Alumni Spectacular
Sep 4 Finals

Joint Statement from Drum Corps International and Spirit of Atlanta

(spiritofatlanta.org)

Drum Corps International and Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps would like to make the following joint statement.

As Spirit of Atlanta has examined the task ahead of us to provide the safest and best experience to members, staff, and volunteers, and also in consultation with DCI, we have made the decision to go on hiatus and reorganize during the 2022 season. Spirit of Atlanta believes that this is the best path forward to serve our mission, build the infrastructure that we know that we need for our future success, and to build the corps that we want to be. We believe that stepping back will allow Spirit to deeply analyze the changes that will help this organization and activity make the improvements needed to provide the highest standards for the health, safety, and social-emotional needs of our participating youth. Spirit of Atlanta and DCI collectively believe that it is in the best interests of all to complete this important work and return as a competitive corps in 2023.

We look forward to returning to the field soon.

George A. Dickinson, Board Chair, Spirit of Atlanta Inc.

David Starnes, Executive Director, Spirit of Atlanta Inc.

Chris Moore, Corps Director, Spirit of Atlanta Inc.

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