ATLANTA, GA – Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps announced today that Jason Burns will step down as Executive Director effective January 1, 2026. This move follows Burns’ decision to transition away from daily executive management after successfully guiding the organization’s return to the field and competitive status. Burns will remain an integral part of the organization. Effective immediately upon his resignation, he will assume the role of Senior Advisor, where he wil

Spirit of Atlanta will host a holiday get-together for the entire SOA family on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This is a casual, drop-in event for anyone connected to Spirit of Atlanta, past or present. If you have marched, taught, volunteered, donated, worked, or supported the corps in any way, you are part of this community and you are welcome. We will spend the afternoon together watching Spirit of Atlanta performances, swapping stories, and catching up with friends. Think o

Auditions for the 2026 Spirit of Atlanta season kick off in Orlando, the first stop on the corps’ audition tour and the opening event of its 50th anniversary year. The visit gives prospective members an early chance to perform for staff and set their path toward the summer. The audition is drop-in at Oviedo High School, 601 King Street, Oviedo, FL 32765. After check-in, candidates meet one-on-one with a staff member in their caption, perform music and movement from the auditi

In drum corps, every young performer dreams of a place where the hard work pays off in the biggest way and an opportunity to stand on the biggest stage and preform at the highest level.  For decades, Spirit of Atlanta has been that powerful, ambitious home for thousands of young men and women. Now, as the corps prepares for its 50th anniversary, that intense tradition of growth and artistry is getting a fresh start under the focused guidance of Korey Craven, Spirit’s new Colo