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Blue Knights Announce 2019 Hall Of Fame Nominees

Ascend Performing Arts and the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the Hall of Fame nominees for the 2019 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame is to preserve the memory of the incredible people who have made a substantial, positive impact to the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and who […]

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In The News – Fruitland Junior Earns Spot On Tour

When Fruitland Grizzlies band member William McComb attended a one-day educational clinic in Nampa late last month, he happened upon a sudden opportunity which is now transforming his entire summer. McComb, an incoming junior who has been avidly playing trumpet in Fruitland bands since the sixth grade, has joined the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps […]

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In The News – The Santa Clara Vanguard Inspires Youth Involvement In The Performing Arts

Formed in 1967, The Santa Clara Vanguard (SCV) Drum & Bugle Corps is a world-class musical organization known for inspiring communities and enriching the lives of young adults. The SCV strives to provide increasing opportunities for education, participation, and excellence in the performing arts. Pacific Procession is an exciting drum corps event happening on Monday, […]

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Crossmen Announce New Partnership With Digital Performance Gear

Crossmen Productions is proud to join forces with Digital Performance Gear as the official Print and Merchandise Partner of The Crossmen! Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps and Crossmen Winds will utilize DPG as a premiere printing resource for flags, props, floors and tarps. The Crossmen team has been developing this relationship since TMEA and Fred […]

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VMAPA Launches Search For Next Executive Director

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) today announced the beginning of a nationwide search for the organization’s next executive director. Charles Frost, the current executive director, will participate in the search for his successor and plans to step down at the end of the current summer season to accept an executive management position out of […]

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Spirit Of 52 At 2019 DutchMusicGames Zoutelande

At the weekend we had a great start to the contest season. With a score of as many as 66.20, the DutchMusicGames in Zoutelande took second place. The placements in total: 1st Jubal Drum & Bugle Corps (70,250) 2nd Spirit of 52 (66,20) 3. Juliana Drum & Bugle Corps (65,900) 4. Jong-Holland (52,300) Read the […]

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LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Supports Local Band Members

Janice Hahn represents the fourth district as one of five Los Angeles County Supervisors. This year, her office is supporting Pacific Crest’s outreach efforts in the communities of Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, and Diamond Bar. With Supervisor Hahn’s support, tickets and transportation will be covered for 75 high school band students from these communities to […]

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2019 White Sabers Competitive Season Kicks Off June 22nd

The official kickoff of the 2019 DCA Competitive season is happening in Milton, PA on June 22nd, at the Sounds on the Susquehanna Show co-sponsored by your very own White Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps. Please visit http://soundsonthesusquehanna.com/ for tickets and additional information. As always, THANK YOU for your continued support of the White Sabers! […]

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South African Field Band Foundation Youth Month Celebrations

The FBF creates opportunities for the development and self-empowerment of young South Africans through participation in music, dance and active citizenship. As a way of paying homage to the youth of 1976, we will be hosting 26 performances by FBF bands that will take place in their communities, with street parades in seven of the […]

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In The News – Drum Corps International Returns To Valdosta

For the second year in a row, the Lowndes High School Georgia Bridgemen are honored to be selected to host Drums Across America. On Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m., Martin Stadium will host eight drum corps from all over the U.S. for a night of music and fun. Read the rest of the article […]

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