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VMAPA & BDPA: The Future Starts NOW – Our Roadmap To 2022

For more than 60 years, Blue Devils Performing Arts (BDPA) and Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) have lived by one mission: to enrich lives by providing opportunities for excellence in the performing arts. As we face critical decisions through this global pandemic, this North star has guided both organizations well and has provided us […]

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Cadets Brass & Guard Announce 3-Step Video Audition

On Thursday, December 3, The Cadets announced a three-step Video Audition starting at just $21. The Cadets Administration recognizes that COVID-19 has brought numerous challenges to our young fans and aspiring Cadets. Rather than charge one substantial audition fee for the entire process up-front, we have created a Video Screening Process to make auditioning for […]

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Blue Knights Enthusiastically Support DCI’s Return 2021

With today’s announcement from DCI regarding the return of drum corps for a series of events at Lucas Oil Stadium in August 2021, we as the Blue Knights would like to express our sincerest enthusiasm and support. The Blue Knights have been working for months both alongside and independently of DCI in planning for the […]

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Cavaliers WILL Field In 2021

The entire Cavaliers organization has been planning for the past several months in collaboration with both the DCI administration and member corps to create a 2021 experience that would be both safe and rewarding for our members, staff, and volunteers as well as for CavalierNation and drum corps fans everywhere. We are excited to announce […]

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Madison Scouts Announce Initial 2021 Plans

Drum Corps International (DCI) has announced today a plan to hold a series of events in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 12, 13, & 14, 2021. This is an important marker in that it defines an active effort and investment on behalf of DCI and its member organizations to have activity in the […]

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Marching Roundtable 946: Brandt Crocker, DCI Announcer

The voice of DCI since 1972, Brandt Crocker shares stories from announcing, early days with The Troopers, and drum corps history. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.

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The 34 Days Of Cadets

We’re counting down to the end of 2020 with the 34 Days of Cadets, bringing you fun facts, pivotal moments in Cadets history, and videos every day through the end of the year! Check out the content below. As we continue to prepare for our 2021 season, we invite you to make any gift you […]

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Introducing The 12 Days Of Giving

In past years, our annual year-end campaign was one of only three major campaigns that fund all of the programs that Phantom Regiment offers throughout the year. But, this is 2020. This year, your support means a future for Phantom Regiment. Read the rest of the article here.

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2021 Blue Stars FAQs

Q: What’s happening with the 2021 season? Like much of the country and world, the drum corps activity is carefully watching the COVID-19 situation and the progress being made to control and defeat this pandemic. The member corps of DCI have been meeting regularly to discuss the 2021 season and working through scenarios and options […]

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Black Friday Deals Are Live In The Phan Shop

Check the drum corps fan in your life off your shopping list, our best deals of the year are live! ? Buy one get one deal on tees ? Limited edition items ? Closeout pricing on select collections Read the rest of the article here.

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