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Bluecoats Indoor At Indianapolis Regional

Bluecoats Indoor made its 2019 WGI premiere this Saturday and Sunday at the WGI Indianapolis Regional! We scored an 82.200 in finals at our first regional of the season. We had a regular rehearsal on Friday followed by shortened rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday to accommodate for our prelims and finals performances. A huge thank […]

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2019 Bluecoats DCI Championships In Indianapolis Hotel And Banquet Information

You’re invited to the 2019 Bluecoats Banquet! Come celebrate what will be an incredible Bluecoats season on Sunday, August 11 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. The banquet begins at 12:00pm with a brunch buffet, followed by the awards presentation and 2019 Age Out Speeches. The event ends at 3:00pm. All members, staff, alumni, volunteers, family, […]

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Troopers All-American Street Beat Contest

Calling all Percussion Composers & Performers: The Troopers want you for our first annual American Street Beat Contest! Your original cadence or “street beat” could win you a Pearl Marching Snare Drum and the opportunity to have your piece performed by “America’s Drumline” at parades and performances during the 2019 DCI Summer Tour! Read the […]

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Seattle Cascades Announce 2019 Show

Seattle Cascades are proud to announce our 2019 production “Off The Grid”. 2019 Design Team Nick Benson- Artistic Director/Program Coordinator Brandon Smith – Brass Arranger Micah Brusse – Percussion Arranger Kaela Shoe- Front Ensemble Arranger Ryan Valencia – Color Guard Supervisor Jesus Flores – Design Consultant Mykail Costner – Movement & Staging Consultant Read the […]

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As Auditions Wind Down, Excitement Heats Up For 2019 Jersey Surf Corps And Staff

The Jersey Surf’s January rehearsal camp was the most heavily attended camp of the young 2019 season. Brass and percussion auditionees continued to learn fundamental techniques in music and movement from Jersey Surf staff in addition to rehearsing selections from the 2019 yet-to-be-announced musical program. Having completed initial rounds of auditions in November and December, […]

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Announcing The 2019 Vanguard Hall Of Fame Class

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is honored to announce our 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees. Please join us in welcoming Marilyn Modesitt, George Brown, and Terry Maurer! These three notable individuals join the 26 previously inducted Vanguard Hall of Fame members, including Vanguard greats like Myron Rosander, Fred Sanford, and our Corps founder, Gail R. […]

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Troopers To Partner With McCormick’s

McCormick’s and the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps are excited to announce an official partnership for the 2019 drum corps season. Their design teams will be collaborating to create custom corps uniforms that will embody the identity and vision of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps. In addition, McCormick’s and the Troopers will be developing […]

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Ascend Performing Arts/Blue Knights Alumnus Needs Your Help

Ascend Note: Ascend has been posting a need for a kidney donor for fellow alumnus, Sandy Ferry, since October. She marched with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from 1960 to 1965. We are posting an update from her which has now reached crisis proportions. Even if you are not able to help, we […]

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2019 Bluecoats Hall Of Recognition Nominations Now Open

The 2019 Bluecoats Hall of Recognition nomination form is now open! Nominations are open for the 2019 Bluecoats Hall of Fame, the 2019 Bloo Ribbon Bluecoat, and the 2019 Bluecoats Unsung Hero. Nominations should be submitted by completing this form and providing additional submissions of support. All nominations are due by April 1st. Read the […]

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2019 Spartans Winter/Spring Schedule

List of upcoming practice days/weekends through April: February Camp- 2/16 and 2/17 (Brass and Percussion Only) April “Welcome Back” One Day Practice- 4/20/19 (Brass, Percussion and Guard) April Camp- 4/26, 4/27 and 4/28 FULL CORPS Read the rest of the article here.

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