DCI Finals week is usually the most exciting part of tour. The emotions are running high for everyone. This week, we’re reminiscing about stories from the past, both as a performer and as a staff member. We also announce the winner of our Best Bluecoats Ballad contest and we answer a few questions that were […]
We are delighted to announce that Michael Gaines has accepted the position of Interim Director of Program Operations for the Vanguard Music and Performing Arts. Michael will be working with our Interim Co-Executive Directors, Jeremy Van Wert, and Michael Kovalich to build and execute operational plans that support the organization’s future. While we would love […]
2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. Today is our brass tape from the 2014 DCI Finals in Indianapolis, IN. The brass judge was Jeff Harper. Read the rest of […]
2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. Today is our brass tape from the 2016 DCI Semifinals in Indianapolis, IN. The brass judge was Paul McGarr. Read the rest of […]
The second week of Cadets Virtual Reunions ends Friday, August 7, with alumni from the 1990s getting together and sharing lots of stories and memories. This week of reunions has featured several guests, including acclaimed composer, conductor, and educator, David Holsinger. The Cadets performed Dr. Holsinger’s music in both 1992 and 1993. In 1992, The […]
2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. Today is our brass tape from the 2018 DCI Prelims in Indianapolis, IN. The brass judge was Albert Lo. Read the rest of […]
The Madison Scouts launch the “Undefeated” fundraising campaign to run from Monday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 8th. The corps will symbolically transport one of its historic flags across every show location of the cancelled DCI Summer Tour. Each time $1000 is raised, the flag will advance to the next location. With 27 locations to […]
Thursday August 6, 2020, Spirit of Atlanta will hosts the Virtual Forward March event. The free event features performances and appearances by Spirit of Atlanta current members, alumni, and multiple special guests. Plus a special recognition for a key supporter in the arts and community. Read the rest of the article here.
The White Sabers are excited our final 2020 Virtual Camp on 8/15 from 10am-1:30pm. We have assembled an All-Star line up of guest speakers/clinicians to provide incite on the activity and it’s direction moving forward! Read the rest of the article here.
The BACPit is proud to present their summer project, Black Keys. From the start, the Black Keys Project was a way for the members of the Boston Crusaders Front Ensemble to connect and play music during the separation brought on by the Coronavirus and the cancelation of our summer season. While neither the composition of […]
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