SPIRIT OF ATLANTA
ALUMNI CORPS

Join us as we march towards performing at the 2025 Drum Corps International World Championships 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 2024 for rehearsals and exclusive performances across the Atlanta area, culminating in a memorable showcase at the prestigious DCI Southeastern Championships held in Atlanta.

2024 Season Schedule

Rehearsals:

  • March 17th (Sunday): 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • April 13th (Saturday): 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • May 4th-5th (Saturday): 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    (Sunday): 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • June 1st-2nd (Saturday): 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    (Sunday): 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • July 13th (Saturday): 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

*If you cannot attend all of the rehearsals please talk to Brad or Deedee before deciding on whether or not you can participate. 

2024 Performances:

  • June 29, 2024 - Corps Preview Show (Jacksonville, AL)

  • July 27, 2024 - DCI Southeastern Championships (Atlanta)

2024 Alumni Corps Staff

  • Brad Caraway

    Director

  • Deedee Nolin Kenner

    Director

  • Sal Salas

    Program Coordinator/ Artistic Direcor

  • Michael Martin

    Brass Arranger and Caption Head

  • Mike Back

    Percussion Arranger and Caption Head

  • J. Steven Moore

    Visual Designer

  • John Gray

    Color Guard Designer and Caption Head

  • Brooke Howe

    Color Guard/Choreographer

  • John Armstrong

    Visual Staff

  • Bruce Fisher

    Visual Staff

  • Phil Min

    Visual Staff

  • Lori Clark Detweiler

    Color Guard Staff

  • Gary Hood

    Admin Staff

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!

 FAQs

  • There are no auditions and you do not need to play or spin whatever you did in the competition corps. Some of us have physical limitations but please DO NOT let that stop you. We will find a spot and a way for everyone to participate.

  • The leadership team is still working through the cost structure and have an announcement on this in the coming weeks.

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

  • Please bring your own equipment if possible. Equipment will be provided if needed. Our music is available online on our Google Drive (the link will be provided after we receive your interest registration).

  • 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.

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

  • All Alumni Corps members will be required to take a SafeSport Training online course (DCI mandate) at their own expense ($20 for the first time, free for the renewal course). This is a 2-hour online course.

  • For 2024: Alumni Corps T-shirt (provided), navy blue shorts, comfortable tennis shoes and a Spirit ball cap (if needed).