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Troopers Announce Brass Staff

The Troopers are pleased to announce our 2027 Brass Staff under the leadership of Matt "Doc" Stratton. "I am absolutely elated to lead this diverse, passionate, and proven team of educators who will inspire and train the next generation of Troopers to bring out their best as performers and people." -Matt "Doc" Stratton, Brass Caption Head "The team that has been assembled to guide the Troopers Brass program this summer are some of the most experienced names in the activity. W

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Troopers January Callback Camp CANCELED Due to Weather State of Emergency

Dear Troopers Callback Candidates and Families, After continuous monitoring of the situation and active consultation with the DCI Weather Team, as well as coordination with multiple drum corps organizations operating in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we have made the decision to cancel the January Callback Camp scheduled for January 23–25, 2026. The State of Texas has issued a Weather State of Emergency for much of North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Foreca

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Announcing Our 2026 Caption Leadership

“The Troopers are pleased to announce our 2026 Caption Leadership Team. This experienced group will lead the corps forward with consistency, professionalism, and a focus on competitive excellence.” - Mary Cowperthwait, Troopers Corps Director Tim Snyder Brass Supervisor Tim Snyder is a freelance arranger, composer, educator, and adjudicator whose music has been performed on concert stages and football fields across the United States. Specializing in brass pedagogy, he serves

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Pat Chagnon – Remembering a Troopers Icon

In 1987, Patricia Anne Chagnon, a native of Massachusetts, arrived in Casper, Wyoming, to join the ranks of one of the most renowned drum and bugle corps in the world. It was the final year under the direction of legendary founder Jim Jones — the year following a finals performance that would be the corps’ last for over two decades. Pat only marched one year, but that experience clearly moved her. She believed deeply that the corps could rise to even greater heights. This roo

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Oct 10, 20255 min read

Announcing Our 2026 Design Team

The Troopers are pleased to announce our 2026 Design Team under the continued artistic direction of Tim Snyder. "The name of the game is consistency! We are beyond excited to continue forward with this incredibly talented team." - Michael Gough, Troopers Executive Director Tim Snyder Artistic Director/Brass Arranger Tim Snyder is a freelance arranger, composer, educator, and adjudicator whose music has been performed on concert stages and football fields across the United Sta

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