2025

SPIRIT OF ATLANTA
ALUMNI CORPS

We invite alumni to join us in 2025 for rehearsals and an exclusive performance at the finale of DCI Semifinals in Indianapolis.

Relive Your Drum Corps Experience

The Spirit of Atlanta Alumni Corps is a gathering of former members from every era, uniting to honor the organization's legacy and share the joy of performing beloved classics.

We invite alumni to join us in 2025 for rehearsals and culminating in a memorable showcase at the DCI Semi Finals in Indianapolis. 

2025 Season Schedule

Rehearsals

Haralson County HS, Tallapoosa, GA - Saturdays 12-8PM EST, Sundays 8am-4pm EST (see FAQ’s for details) 

  • March 29 (Brass and Perc only)

  • April 26-27 (Full Corps)

  • May 31- June 1 (Full Corps)

  • June 28-29 (Full Corps and Preview Show at JSU)

  • July 19-20 (Full Corps)

  • August 5-8 (Full Corps - Indianapolis - DCI Semi Finals) 

2025 Performances

Late June, 2025

Spirit of Atlanta Preview Show
Jacksonville, AL

August 8, 2025

Drum Corps International
World Championship Semifinals Indianapolis, IN

2025 Musical Selections

  • Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Warm up)

  • Georgia On My Mind (Opener)

  • That Cat is High/Ol’ Man River

  • The Devil Went Down to Georgia (Percussion Feature)

  • Sweet Georgia Brown

  • Let It Be Me (Closer) 

2025 Alumni Corps Staff

  • Directors

    Brad Caraway and Deedee Nolin Kenner

  • Program Coordinator/Artistic Director

    Sal Salas

  • Brass Arrangers/Caption Head

    Robert Smith and Michael Martin

  • Percussion Arranger/Caption Head

    Mike Back

  • Color Guard Coordinator

    Hobie Pileski

  • Visual Designer

    J. Steven Moore and Phil Min

  • Brass Staff

    Gary Gribble, Lara Pitts, Mike Sessoms, Alex Swindle

  • Percussion Staff

    Gene Fambrough

  • Color Guard Staff

    Lori Clark Detweiler, John Gray, Brooke Howe (Choreographer)

  • Visual Staff

    John Armstrong

  • Admin Staff

    Gary Hood

Join Us!

For more information, click the link and fill out the interest form. A representative from the alumni corps will be in touch soon!

Photo Credits: Gustavo Gargallo, Mary Shiflett, Matt Gore, Peter Sanders

 FAQs

  • The Alumni Corps was created to kick off the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. We are encouraging all interested alumni from every year of the corps’ existence to join us. We want everyone to come home, feel welcome and have a great experience. This is an opportunity to reunite in a project designed to create an exciting performance opportunity at the 2025 DCI Semi-Finals, increase alumni participation and generate positive PR for the competing corps. We are bringing alumni back together to strengthen the bonds between those that have marched before and those that are marching now.

  • Rehearsals: Haralson County HS, Tallapoosa, GA - Saturdays 12-8PM EST, Sundays 8am-4pm EST

    March 29 (Brass and Perc only)

    April 26-27 (Full Corps)

    May 31- June 1 (Full Corps)

    June 28-29 (Full Corps and Preview Show at JSU)

    July 19-20 (Full Corps)

    August 5-8 (Full Corps - Indianapolis - DCI Semi Finals)

  • The Alumni Corps will perform at the Spirit of Atlanta preview show in Jacksonville, AL in late June and on August 8th at DCI Semi-Finals.

  • We will be performing a full field show with brass, percussion, pit and guard. The musical selections are Georgia on My Mind, That Cat is High/Ol’ Man River, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Sweet Georgia Brown and Let It Be Me.

  • Anyone who is an alumnus of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. Even if you have not played or marched in many years, or despite any physical limitations, we will try to accommodate everyone who desires to participate.

  • To register your interest please click on the Join Now button at the bottom of the page.

  • $1100 – $1300 (approximate - final cost is dependent on the number of members). This covers rehearsal expenses, uniforms, lodging and transportation in Indianapolis as well as some meals and Indy. This does not cover transportation or housing for Sat/Sun rehearsals and transportation to and from Indy.

  • Brass, if you already own a 3-valve silver instrument we encourage you to bring it. For those interested in purchasing their own instrument we have someone who can facilitate the purchase. We will provide instruments for everyone else. Percussion – we will provide battery and pit equipment. Guard – TBD (waiting on sponsorship decisions).

  • Yes. Once you have registered, you will receive a link to access the music, videos for the guard and drill online. More will be added as we go.

  • Yes, the Alumni Corps is part of the Spirit of Atlanta organization.

  • The Alumni Corps adheres to the policies and procedures governing Spirit of Atlanta, Inc., which prioritize inclusivity, providing opportunities for everyone to participate.

  • We closely follow recommendations and protocols from the CDC and continually monitor health bulletins. Currently, there are no health advisories necessitating extended measures like masking, but we remain vigilant.

  • You can reach out to the Alumni Corps team at alumnicorps@spiritdrumcorps.org.

  • All Alumni Corps members will be required to take a Training online course (DCI mandate) at their own expense. More information will be provided once mandate from DCI is communicated.

  • Our uniforms have been designed by Sal Salas and will be purchased individually by each member.