After a successful season in Division I Drum Corps, the Sapphire Sound Youth Arts Organization (or, SSYAP) has created the Sapphire Sound Cadets. Based out of a local high school and sponsored by the Sapphire Sound Youth Arts Program, the SS Cadets are hoping to cause waves in the Marching Band world.

Meant as a stepping stone for potential members of the award-winning Drum Corps, the Sapphire Sound Cadets are proud to announce their program for Season 2 FMAMB: "Halftime - The Real Game Begins." Featuring the music of NFL Films composers Tom Hedden and Sam Spence, this season's repertoire follows the evolution of the game of football. It highlights and honors both the players of high school football and the youth that march the field during halftime. The show ends in very dramatic fashion with the emotionally-charged work, "Salute to Courage." Hoping to impress audiences around the country, the SS Cadets are preparing for their tour to start within the next week.

Hoping to compile on their successes from last year, the Sapphire Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their Season 2 program entitled "Take Flight! - The Music of Hitoshi Sakimoto." With works taken from the score of the video game Final Fantasy XII, this program explores mankind's desire for flight into the skies and beyond.

Tour Schedule:
August 15th - Echos Off The River - St. Louis, Missouri [Spin Cycle]
August 16th - FMA West Open - Concord, California [Blue Demons]
August 17th - Fear of the Win - Akron, Ohio [Pride of Ohio]
August 22nd - Drums Along the Riverwalk - San Antonio, Texas [Rattlers]
August 23rd - FMA West Coast - TBD [Fantasy Marching Arts Circuit]
August 30th - Corsairs Invitational - The Barbary Coast [The Corsairs]
September 4th - ANOTHER ROUND - TBD [Seraphim]
September 8th - West Combine Competition - Ontario, California [Tiger Pride Regiment]
September 9th - Synecdoche's Expo of Champions - Wildwood, Missouri [Synecdoche]
September 10th - Acts of Sedition - Piedmont, Oklahoma [Sedition Drum and Bugle Corps]
September 14th - FMADC West Combine Finals - Concord, California [FMADC West Combine]
September 16th - Drum Corps Prelims - TBD [Fantasy Marching Arts Circuit]