Vanguard Music & Performing Arts is extremely proud to announce the hiring of Rebecca Compton-Allen to the position of Director of the Santa Clara Vanguard. Rebecca is well known in the drum corps activity and comes to Vanguard from Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps where she held the position of Executive Director. Rebecca was instrumental […]
It is that time of year when we start reaching out to area bands and support them in their festivals and competitions. We also use this time to focus on our recruiting events. Read the rest of the article here.
The goal was simple. When Drum Corps Associates set out plans for the summer of 2021, the hope was, of course, to create a positive experience for its members and a compelling product for its fans. But specifically, when all boiled down, the hope was to make it to the finish line, and to do […]
Last week, Zak Stillwell accepted Pacific Crest’s offer to be its new Visual Designer. In addition to designing the drill and staging for the 2022 production, Zak will coordinate with Visual Coordinator Gabe Escobedo to choreograph the corps’ musicians. Zak brings a noted record of success in design, instruction, and choreography, and he is excited […]
Join us for our 2022 Open House at Passaic County Technical Institute! Coming off an undefeated championship season, the corps is excited to start the next chapter of the Hawthorne Caballeros. Open House Dates/Times: Sunday, November 28, 2021 (Doors open at 8:30am, open house will be 9am – 4pm) Read the rest of the article […]
KILTIES AT PIONEERLAND The Sound of Music once again filled the Pioneer’s indoor hall (all purpose garage), as the Kilties alumni corps used it for a two day rehearsal. They had about 40 horns and featured 10 snare drummers. It was really a treat to the ears of us corps people to once again hear […]
Do you know a youngster who loves music or dance? They’d love it at Liberty! Liberty is a youth club for 11-18 year olds & we now have opportunities for even more young people! It’s time for young people to get playing some music, make new friends & have fun! Read the rest of the […]
Inspired by a love of music and a passion for marching, Joe Zishka was determined to join a Drum Corps International group, even learning a new instrument in a short amount of time in order to qualify. Zishka, a Lancaster High School senior and member of the Band of Gold, achieved his dream, and joined […]
As part of the 2021 Homecoming Weekend event series, The Cadets will hold a very special Legacy Luncheon at the gorgeous Venetian venue in Garfield, N.J. The Legacy Luncheon will feature a delicious menu paired with a high-end selection of wines, and will honor the legacies of four members of the corps’ history. This week, […]
Band is most definitely back in the UK following the British Youth Band (BYBA)’s “Band is Back!” event on September 12th 2021. Six bands made the journey to Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium, Leicester, for a fine day enjoyed by all. BYBA had obviously booked the weather too, with the stadium basking in glorious sunlight for […]
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