The MBI Educational Academy will begin this April! The Educational Academy is a community and marching arts outreach initiative from Minnesota Brass designed to foster involvement in music, benefit music teachers, and provide free lessons for students of all ages. Through the Educational Academy, MBI is offering a limited number of lessons and educational experiences […]
The Bushwackers are excited to resume Full-Corps, In-Person rehearsals to prepare for DCA’s virtual 2021 Season! April 10 from 9 am to 7 pm (check-in begins at 8:30) we will have a Full Corps Rehearsal at Merrill Lynch Fields in Pennington, NJ. The “Opening Day” camp fee is $25. Once you have registered and paid […]
What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 6 years 2006-2011 What section? Colorguard Where did you attend high school? I grew up in Piedmont, Oklahoma, and graduated from Piedmont High School. Education beyond high school? I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2012. Read […]
“You are now seeing the biggest collection in the world, the galaxy, the universe,” said Bill Ives, the founder and impresario of the proposed Marching Pageantry Arts Museum. The introduction was a bit showbiz, but the marching band costumes, instruments, banners, flags, photos, programs, recordings, regalia, and memorabilia that Ives has assiduously amassed since 1990 […]
Our new series Vanguard Voices is a platform to highlight the voices and experiences of those who have come through the Vanguard organization! We share a collection of interviews from alumni crossing different generations, talking about their unique drum corps experiences. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we dive into a conversation with the women of […]
Hugh Francis Mahon of Danville, 80 years old, husband of Adria Young Mahon, died on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. It was his favorite holiday. Born November 4, 1940, in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Hugh and Grace Oliveri Mahon. In addition to his wife of 59 years, he is survived […]
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Hawthorne Caballeros. To celebrate, you are cordially invited to a night of dinner, dance, and Caballero pride. When: Friday, December 10, 2021 Where: La Reggia located in Meadowlands Plaza Hotel, 40 Wood Ave, Secaucus, NJ, 07094 Cost: $125 per person Read the rest of the article here.
For the first time in 40 years, the Boston Crusaders will be crossing the Atlantic! In March of 2022, the corps will take the streets of Dublin to perform in the St. Patrick’s Festival parade! From March 11th to March 19th, the 2022 edition of the Boston Crusaders will be treated to a once in […]
Drum Corps Associates is excited and pleased to announce that Jeff Griffin has been added to the staff of DCA for 2021 season. Jeff’s title will be Marketing Content Writer and will be writing content to build excitement surrounding DCA and its corps in this summer virtual season. The content itself will likely cover several […]
We are happy to announce the instructional staff for the color guard track of Stars Academy – our virtual educational program for summer 2021! The color guard instructional staff will continue to be led by Meredith Owen, a five-year Louisiana Stars staff member and caption head. Owen and her team has worked diligently to provide […]
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