Home » December 27th, 2021 Entries posted on “December, 2021”

Liberty Ensembles Win Medals At National Competition

Liberty had success at the National Individuals and Ensemble Contest! Over the last few weeks Liberty have been working on ensemble pieces for the BYBA/TYMBA online competition….and the hard work paid off with some great performances meaning that some shiny medals will soon be on their way! Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News – Marching Their Way Back: Drum Corps Students Look To Raise Funds To Compete With Drum Corps Associates

The drum beats on. Or at least for about 20 local kids who hope it beats on, as they look forward to marching with Fusion Core, a Drum and Bugle Corps team based out of Jefferson, NJ. Fusion Core is a weekend-only DCA corps that competes on weekends from the end of June until Labor […]

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Big News For The Academy This Fall

Our very exciting news is that we have contracted with a company to build our very much needed new food trailer for The Academy! It is scheduled to be delivered in early April and we can’t wait to show it off to all our fans but especially to all of you who have so generously […]

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Phantom Regiment Hall Of Fame Member Marian Newcomer Passes Away At 92

The Phantom Regiment Phamily was saddened to learn of the passing last week of Marian Armato Newcomer, a Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame member and our corps’ first brass arranger. A classically trained pianist, Marian was not just the first person to arrange brass music specifically for Phantom Regiment – she was also the mother […]

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In The News – 2 Gateway Band Members Tapped For A Decorated Drum And Bugle Corps

Two Gateway High School band members received contracts to compete this upcoming summer with a decorated junior drum and bugle corps from Wisconsin. Josh Burns and Nick Nikou, a trumpet and euphonium player respectively, were chosen after auditioning in November for the Madison Scouts, which travels the country from June to August to compete as […]

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Marie Marchand

What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? What section? I marched in the colorguard 1989-1991. Where did you attend high school? Pomona High School in Arvada, CO. Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Knights Mourn The Passing Of Hall Of Famer, Marian Newcomer

The Blue Knights family is saddened by the loss of the Blue Knights Hall of Famer and long-time volunteer, Marian Newcomer. She passed away at the Julia Temple Healthcare Center in the loving arms of her devoted daughter, Paula, on Monday, December 13, 2021. Marian was born on May 30. 1929 in Rockford, Illinois to […]

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Ask Me Anything With Phantom Regiment CEO Dr. Todd Snead

Want to know more about our new CEO and his path to Phantom Regiment? Interested in hearing about the many PR programs that impact young people and our community? Or are you curious how the PR business is run? Join an AMA (ask me anything) with our CEO Dr. Todd Snead, on December 29th at […]

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Jordan Jergensen

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jordan Jergenson, a longtime member, instructor, and friend of Minnesota Brass, Inc., who passed away unexpectedly in October. Throughout the years, Jordan made a huge impact on the Minnesota marching arts community, in particular, his efforts to revive and cultivate a vibrant cymbal community and culture. As […]

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Chris Henderson Promoted To Pacific Crest Corps Director

Pacific Crest is excited to share that longtime staff member and alumnus Chris Henderson has been promoted to Corps Director. Henderson’s involvement with Pacific Crest spans over 15 years. After performing with the corps from 2005-2008, he returned as a visual instructor for the 2011 season. In 2013, he joined the tour administration team under […]

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