7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce its team of educators who will be leading the organization through our 2021 endeavors! “We are so excited to have this amazing group of educators in place. They represent the absolute best of what we have to offer to 7R. Our students and performers will […]
Charlie Kammer, an associate member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame since his induction in 2002, passed away from COVID-19 symptoms December 11 at the age of 85. A memorial service is planned for the spring of 2021. His lifelong involvement in marching music in the Baltimore area began in 1944, playing fife […]
2020 has been a tough year, but one bright spot for the Blue Stars and our members, volunteers, and staff is the completion of the Cullenary Cafe. The project took more than three years to go from an idea to finished product, and involved the combined efforts of hundreds of people who care about the […]
We’re excited to host our virtual holiday showcase called Home for the Holidays THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 5 PM PST! This virtual fundraising event will be hosted by Kimberly Vernon, a former member and current staff member who is also Miss Santa Clara County. Read the rest of the article here.
Black Star Drum Academy, a newly formed training program for those who aspire to join the Black Star Drum Line, is now accepting students of all skill levels for January to March virtual classes. Founded in 2019 by Director, Joey B. Banks, the Academy program’s focus is to create a diverse, equal, and inclusive environment […]
Forward Performing Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Joshua Payton as board chair. Completing the elected officer positions on the Executive Committee are Doug Tholo as Vice-Chair, Michael Garvin as Treasurer, and Drew Hadley as Director-At-Large. “The opportunity to serve the Forward Performing Arts organization is an honor of a lifetime. Being […]
With the founding of Cadets Arts & Entertainment earlier this year, the Board of Directors has worked diligently to set up safeguards and establish committees to strategically lead The Cadets into greater success in the years ahead. In the context of 2020, the formation of a Health and Wellness Committee was of utmost importance. Comprised […]
Greg Guffey – a longtime teacher, designer and friend to Minnesota Brass, lost his brief battle with cancer peacefully this morning. He is survived by his wife Kim and children Evan and Nora. The memorials across Facebook speak to Greg’s contribution to the marching arts nationally and in Minnesota as a teacher, designer, judge, and […]
This week, we want to wish a very happy 80th birthday to Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame member Jim Wren! To many of you, Jim will need no introduction. Jim was a Phantom Regiment member when the corps first formed in 1956. He marched soprano bugle, French horn and served as drum major in his […]
The Blue Stars will be holding two open house meetings on Saturday, December 12. These Zoom webinars will introduce you to the Blue Stars, and give you information about our plans for the 2021 summer season. The first session is for people interested in the Blue Stars brass program, the second for people interested in […]
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