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
“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
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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