Founded in 1963, the Sacramento Mandarins provide the ideal balance of education, family values, personal time, and the blending of Asian traditions with drum corps. The Mandarins are committed to the growth of the lives of young people through a commitment to youth development and performance excellence while providing enjoyment for the Sacramento community and audiences worldwide. The Mandarins
have been DCI World Championship Finalists in 2018 and 2019, having finished in the Top 10 amongst all World Class Drum Corps. The Mandarins are two-time recipients of the prestigious Spirit of Disney award, signifying outstanding achievement in educational and entertainment programs for youth; Drum Corps International Division III World Champions in 1987, 1988, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999; Drum Corps International Division II World Champions in 2001; Drum Corps International Pacific Division III Champions in 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999, and DCI Pacific Division II California State Champions in 2000 and 2001; and Drum Corps International World Class Semifinalist in 2001, 2005, 2006, 2010 - 2017 and Top 10 Finalists in 2018 and 2019. Look for the Mandarins to appear in a full slate of West Coast shows and a nationwide tour, including appearances at the DCI regionals in San Antonio, Atlanta and Allentown on the way to Indianapolis for the DCI World Championships. The President and CEO is Dr. Dan Fong and the Corps Director is JW Koester.
