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Scout House Band Donating Instruments for Kids in Jamaica

Preston Scout Band Inc. is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Band’s founding in 1938 by making a donation of brass instruments to Jamaican youth who will be participating in the Seventh Day Adventist church’s Inter-American Division (IAD) Pathfinder Camporee in Trelawny, near Montego Bay, Jamaica, in early April. The formal presentation of six horns […]

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Sign Up to Volunteer With Blue Stars In 2023

To put it simply, the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps would not exist without the dedication of volunteers. Since our founding in 1964, thousands of individuals have donated countless hours in a tireless effort to provide a unique and unforgettable experience for our marching members. As we continue the legacy they fostered, we seek […]

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The Cadets Announce Move to Erie, PA

In 2022, The Cadets entered into a partnership with the Erie Sports Center as the new spring training site for the corps’ May-June rehearsals. Since then, the City of Erie has welcomed The Cadets with open arms, offering access to local business relationships, services, volunteers, and new opportunities for funding and partnerships. The experience has […]

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Spirit to host alumni corps rehearsal, town hall meeting February 19th

Alums and community members, are invited to join Spirit of Atlanta this Sunday, February 19th, for a day filled with fun and celebration as we kick off the 2023 Alumni corps season and update the community on the state of the corps and our future plans. The activities will take place at Mt. Bethel Christian […]

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Cadets Welcome Elliot Cleveland to Health & Wellness Team

The Cadets Health and Wellness Team is thrilled to announce that Dr. Elliot Cleveland, DPT, will serve as Health and Wellness Consultant for the 2023 season. Dr. Cleveland is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist and the founder of Marching Health. He brings a wealth of knowledge, research, and experience in marching arts physical training […]

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Spartans Indoor Percussion Announces its 2023 Program: Tremor

Spartans Indoor Percussion is excited to present our 2023 program, Tremor. Everyday our lives are impacted by small events that can have a significant impact. From our least memorable interactions, to the most significant relationships we share, every event forges us into the people that we ultimately become. Utilizing “Tremors” by English artist Sohn, SIP […]

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Cadets Announce Centennial Endowment

As The Cadets look forward to 2034 and the corps’ 100th anniversary, our management team has conceptualized an endowment fund for The Cadets to help ensure the future of the non-profit organization and corps in perpetuity. The creation of the Endowment was approved by the Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) Board of Directors at the […]

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Introducing: My Phan Shop – a new way to promote your group or organization

Formed in 1956, Phantom Regiment is an internationally known name in the marching arts. As our organization grew, we did what many groups like ours did: we started selling merchandise. That side hustle grew into an important slice of our annual budget, and eventually became a leading merchandising program in our activity. Outselling our competition […]

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White Sabers Drum Major Audition Dates for 2023 Season

March 5th: Interview and Training April 16th: Formal Audition We are seeking a group of dedicated and passionate individuals to join the 2023 Drum Major Team. See below for details. Any questions should be submitted to Joe Stork, Staff and Ensemble Coordinator, and Ben Chaffee, Corps Director. Read the rest of the article here.

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Troopers Mourn Loss of Susie McMurry

“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to the beautiful soul that was Susie McMurry. Her incredible generosity and support of the Troopers have been instrumental in reshaping the organization, and we will be forever grateful. Susie inspired us with her genuine love for young people and reinforced how the marching arts could […]

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