Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Kensie Stallings
What years did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched in 2013 and 2014 What section? I was in the mellophone section Read the rest of the article here.
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Forward Performing Arts Sponsors The 2019 Wisconsin State Marching Band Championships
Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts are proud to be a participating sponsor at the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Marching Band Championships to be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Perkins Stadium on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the bands perform from 12:30 p.m. […]
Generous Donor Strives To Facilitate Inexpensive “World Class Experience” For Prospective New & Returning Jersey Surf Members
A generous drum corps fan wishing to remain anonymous asked the Jersey Surf to consider a proposal to expose a potentially larger number of prospective performers to the DCI World Class experience by covering a significant portion of the organization’s facility rental, vehicle rental and meal expenses for the November 22-24 “Experience & Audition Camp” […]
Raiders Will Hold Audition Days In New Jersey And Pennsylvania
To kick off the 30th anniversary season for the Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps, we are excited to announce multiple audition locations. In November, the Raiders will bring a drum corps experience to Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey. These audition days allow everyone to get acquainted with the Raiders program, staff, and experience. It’s […]
Cavaliers Announce 2020 Design Team
The Cavaliers are pleased to announce our Design Team for the 2020 season, under the guidance of Program Coordinator David McGrath. McGrath, who returns for his seventh year with The Cavaliers and fifth season as Program Coordinator, leads the veteran creative team of Daniel Wiles (Artistic Director), Tommy Allen (Visual Designer), Blake Dutton (Color Guard […]
Marching Roundtable 839: LOUD Is Not A 4-Letter Word
Playing loud is ok! Mandarins Brass Caption Head Tim Snyder shows you how to safely encourage your students to play loud with a good sound, dynamics, emotion, and accuracy. 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 […]
Atlanta CV Welcomes New Color Guard Caption Head
Atlanta CV is excited to announce the appointment of Cody Segers this season as the new Color Guard Caption Head. Cody comes with a lot of experience, not only as a performer, but as an instructor. Said Rodney Bailey, Co-Instructional and Design Coordinator, “Cody is just a wonderful person. He has so much passion for […]
Minnesota Brass, Inver Hills Community College Embark On Partnership
Minnesota Brass Inc. (MBI) and Inver Hills Community College of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., have embarked on discussions aimed at a music-education partnership that would further their respective missions. “We are thrilled about the potential of a long-term relationship with Inver Hills Community College,” said Katy Matuzak, Minnesota Brass executive director. “MBI has a strong […]
Southwind Announces 2020 Colorguard Staff
Excitement and momentum for Southwind’s 2020 season continues to build. To complement its impressive design team, Southwind is proud to announce the staff of its colorguard for the coming year. According to Corps Director Lawrence LeClaire, “As we continue to grow as a program, colorguard is one of our key areas of focus. Right now, […]
Crossmen Announce 2020 Percussion Staff
Crossmen Productions is excited to announce the 2020 Crossmen Drum Corps Percussion Staff! Under the direction of Caption Head, Dr. Lane Summerlin, the 2020 Crossmen Percussion Staff is comprised of an exciting new team of professionals! We look forward to the incredible work this team has to provide! Read the rest of the article here.
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