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DCA 2021 – Fierce Competition

Drum Corps Associates’ 2021 virtual season is only two weeks in, and has already been red-hot in regards to competition. Let’s pause for a second, though. For the first time in two years, we’re able to dive into drum corps recaps and analyze caption scores. Isn’t that an incredible feeling? Read the rest of the […]

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Blue Knights Announce 2021 Hall Of Fame Inductees

Ascend Performing Arts is excited to announce the Blue Knights Hall of Fame class of 2021. The Hall of Fame was created to preserve the memory of the incredible people who have made a substantial, positive impact to the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and who can serve as role models for present and […]

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Bluecoats Introduce Party In The Plaza

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Downtown Canton’s beautiful new Centennial Plaza is now the location of the world premiere of the Bluecoats! For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bluecoats will debut to the world right at home in Canton! A moment like that deserves a block party! Today Bluecoats announces the launch of Bluecoats […]

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July 31 2021 Spartans Family And Friends

On Saturday, July 31 we will be hosting our last work shop session at Stellos Stadium in Nashua NH. We are inviting family and friends to come and be a part of our ensemble time beginning at 3:30PM Read the rest of the article here.

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COVID Protocols For 2021 Blue Stars Tour

After a month of preparation, The Blue Stars are ready to hit the road this week. We’ve been hard at work putting together “@ The Top of the World” and can’t wait to perform for audiences across the Midwest in person and across the Country on FloMarching. As necessitated by the pandemic, we have some […]

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Marching Roundtable 1015: Blue Stars Brass Share Tips On Preparing For The Season

Online tools, coordinating and equipping your staff, warm-ups and sectionals, plus building relationships across captions. With Travis Larson and Ryan Williams. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News – Madison Scouts Drum And Bugle Corps Kicks Off Tour In Eau Claire Saturday

The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps makes its summer 2021 tour debut Saturday night at 8 p.m. at Carson Park in Eau Claire. The band started the summer with some new members making history after having to skip last year’s tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read the rest of the article here.

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Alexis Rowbotham Awarded Michelle Owens Scholarship

Cadets Arts & Entertainment is proud to announce that Color Guard Member Alexis Rowbotham has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Michelle Owens Memorial Scholarship. “Michelle was a beautiful soul, and The Cadets is an organization that was very close to her heart,” said Jeff Sacktig. “I’m thankful to the corps for allowing […]

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Cavaliers Announce 2021 Color Guard Team

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce our 2021 Color Guard Educational Team, under the guidance of Travis Speice. “We are very fortunate to have Travis Speice returning for his 12th season as the capable head of our guard program,” said Michael Vaughn, Corps Director. “Joining Travis will be an energetic young […]

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Marching Roundtable 1014: Spirit Of Atlanta Brings Spirits Of The Bottle Tree To DCI

Spirit keeps its momentum as they navigate the challenges of the season. With Adam Wiencken, Gilles Ouellette, and Matt Filosa You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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