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On behalf of all our Ensembles, members, alumni, volunteers and the staff of Ascend Performing Arts: THANK YOU! Thanks to your generous donations, we raised over $26,000.00 for our programs on #Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day! Although we did not meet our $35,000 goal for this fundraiser, you helped meet the goals for the […]
December 17th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Merry Christmas! …to you all, especially to those who have been so helpful with Bingo, transportation, Pioneerland, and the Percussion Ensemble! We have much to be thankful for, and it couldn’t have been done without the time and effort given from the staff, members, alumni, and many others who have contributed their time, efforts, talents, […]
December 16th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Read More »
The Blue Stars have successfully completed its first round of auditions in Indiana, Minnesota, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and California. We are extremely pleased with the turnout and talent, and can’t wait to get started working on the 2020 production. The audition process for the Blue Stars continues at our upcoming camps in Southern California […]
December 15th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Forward Performing Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Diane Goetsch as board chairperson and welcomes newly appointed board members Michael Bender and Josh Payton. As well, Susan McKay was reappointed to her second term on the board. Completing the elected officer positions on the Executive Committee are Doug Tholo as Vice-Chairperson, Josh […]
December 14th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The 2020 season is upon us and what a special year this will be, as 2020 marks our 80th anniversary season! “BAC” holds so many wonderful memories and life lessons for all of us. For me, circling up and singing “Giant” with people who I could depend on, and with people I knew accepted me […]
December 14th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Forward Performing Arts, Inc. and the Madison Scouts are pleased to report continued success in strengthening financial objectives while delivering on mission and impacting over 4000 students in 2019. With its fiscal year closing on October 31st, Forward Performing Arts (FPA) is reporting its best NET ASSET position since 2005 while achieving a $51K NET […]
December 13th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The year is 1982, the first of my four years marching in the Blue Knights. It’s June, I am driving my dad’s 1965 Corvette down sixth avenue in Denver toward Golden. Asia’s “Heat of the Moment” is playing on the radio. Blue Knights rehearsal will be underway shortly. My baritone barely fits behind the driver’s […]
December 13th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Colt Cadets will kick off the 2020 season with the first open rehearsal on Sunday, February 9, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Table Mound Elementary School in Dubuque, Iowa. The address of the school is 100 Tower Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003. Click here for a Google Map to the school. This preseason event […]
December 12th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Read More »
We are thrilled to welcome Dan Galan and Josh Charles to the Seattle Cascades family! Josh Charles ?Josh will be our Physical Trainer/Nutritionist, and will also contribute as a Visual Tech. Currently a group fitness instructor with Shred 415, RowHouse, and J5 CrossFit, he is pursuing his love of helping others with their fitness and […]
December 12th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Because of the generosity of phans across the world we met Ryan Tysdal’s $10k match challenge and have exceeded our first fundraising milestone during our Year-End Campaign! You can check out the list of donors on our official Thank You page. Read the rest of the article here.
December 12th, 2019 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »