When most kids come into their parents’ room to tell them they want to play an instrument they may get a little excited, but some will probably wonder if their child will even stick with it. But when that same child says he want to play drums, then the parents might get a little concerned […]
Greg Lagola takes us into the design process of creating 150 different looks for the 2018 Bluecoats corps and guard members. Careful choices of colors, patterns, and design made this special production a success. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. […]
SmART Performances is pleased to welcome Jeff Phipps to lead the Bushwackers Drum Corps as they begin their 37th competitive season. Jeff has been a performer, educator, designer and adjudicator in the marching arts for over 30 years and was a member of the World Champion 1989 and 1990 Bushwackers. Jeff comes back to the […]
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is pleased to introduce the 2019 Santa Clara Vanguard Design Team. Michael Gaines, Creative Director & Drill Designer Scott Koter, Program Coordinator Andy Toth, Visual Program Coordinator Paul Rennick, Music Coordinator & Percussion Arranger Sandi Rennick, Percussion Arranger JD Shaw, Brass Arranger Bart Woodley, Consultant Michael Rosales, Lead Choreographer Read […]
Congratulations to Darrell Griffin, 2018 Lynn Lindstrom Memorial Award, Volunteer of the Year! The Lynn Lindstrom Volunteer Award was established to honor Lynn’s legacy of volunteerism. Lynn Lindstrom, Chairperson for Drums Along the Rockies since 1985, lost the battle to cancer in January, 2016. Lynn became involved with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps […]
The Pioneer Organization and I are very pleased to announce the members of the “interim” Board of Directors: ? Dr. Cecil Austin; PhD in Education, school administrator, served on several boards, drum corps judge, brass instructor for Imperials of St. Patrick and Pioneer. ? Dave Campbell; B.S. in Music Education, Music teacher, served on several […]
We are pleased to announce the drum majors and guard captain for the 2019 season. Drum Majors for 2019- Emily Dawson, Matt Mackay and David Marshall Jr. Guard Captain- Casey Saitow. Emily and Matt are returning as Drum Majors from the 2018 season, while David will be a new leader as we expand to three […]
Jon Vanderkolff & Michael Raiford give us inside information about the design process that led to the chairs, the 150 different costumes used, the color choices, the use of the singer, the front ensemble’s look and placement, and how all of these choices were driven by the show concept. You can listen to us above, […]
This summer the Minnesota Brass Board of Directors contracted with Red House Consulting to gather an independent, objective overview of our stakeholder’s perspectives. They have concluded their work and we are pleased to share their final report with anyone interested in reading their input gathered from focus groups and surveys. We will host a Town […]
In a YouTube video introduced with a Vince Lombardi quote, Wyoming’s place in history as the first place to give Wyoming the right to vote and elect the first woman governor is noted. Add two more firsts to that list. Kristy Jackson is the first female corps director in the 61-year history of the Troopers […]
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