Home » December 31st, 2018 Entries posted on “December, 2018”

Heat Wave Merchandise Online Store

We’re so excited to announce the launch of our online store! To help us celebrate, we’re having a contest. The prize? A free shirt from the Heat Wave Store! Just share our Facebook post (be sure to make the post public!) and make sure to include #repthewave, and you’re entered. We will be announcing the […]

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Minnesota Brass Nominates Two For Board Of Directors

At its December meeting, the Minnesota Brass Board of Directors nominated two candidates to become new members to the board. Brief introductions of Marissa Moeller and Tom Reimer are below. As outlined in the bylaws of the organization, the board’s nomination needs to be ratified by a vote of the full membership. The ratification process […]

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Monday Memory: The Birth Of The Bluecoats

On Sunday, December 3rd, 1972 a tailor and two police officers held an informative meeting to start a competitive drum and bugle corps out of the workings of the Canton Police Boys Club youth based drum corps that the two police officers worked with. It would be no small feat and from the outset the […]

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In The News – ‘It Saved Our Lives’: Drum And Bugle Corps Making Comeback In New Bedford

After 22 years without the presence of a Drum and Bugle Corp in the city, community members have joined together to revitalize the tradition as an outlet for the city’s youth. Starting in the new year, youth ages 11 to 20 are welcomed to join the Diamond Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps at 6 p.m. […]

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Cavaliers Look For Executive Director In 2019

The Cavaliers’ Board of Directors will be considering candidates in 2019. Please click on the button below to review details of the job description or to apply online. TIMELINE FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH December 10, 2019: Application Form Open January 23, 2019: Application Form Closed January 28, 2019 – February 6, 2019: Search Committee Reviews […]

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2019 Pioneer St. Patrick’s Day Parade

In honor of the corps’ Irish roots, Pioneer is planning to return to the streets in March to perform in one of the major St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the region. While details for this event are still being finalized, the corps will perform in either the Milwaukee Parade (March 9th) or the Chicago Southside […]

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Looking For An Audio Engineering Intern For Bluecoats Indoor

We’re looking for an intern! Bluecoats is seeking a sound engineering intern to work with Bluecoats Indoor during the 2019 WGI Season. Qualified candidates will have intermediate to advanced skills in audio systems and mixing. You’ll be needed most weekends January – March. This position will be on the floor for the World Class WGI […]

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Southwind Announces 2019 Percussion Staff Heads

In 2019, Southwind Drum and Bugle continues to build on its hard-won momentum in Open Class. With another innovative show on the drawing board, Southwind is proud to announce the leaders of this year’s Percussion Staff. Elanders Frazier returns as Co-Caption Head, Battery Arranger and Supervisor for Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps. A percussion instructor, […]

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BDPA Partners With PepWear

BDPA is proud to announce a brand new partnership with PepWear. PepWear is the national leader in offering commemorative merchandise at marching contests and clinic concerts, and has a custom order business primarily serving school music groups. This partnership is the next big step for both championship organizations. The fresh merchandise and modern shopping experience […]

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Support Blue Knights With A Year-End Gift

Dear Friends, I would like to thank you for your support for all the accomplishments that was made possible for the Ascend programs and Blue Knights ensembles. When you make a donation to Ascend Performing Arts, you are giving the gift of a music education to over 250 Blue Knights performers and the more than […]

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