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Pioneer News From The Top – November 19th

SUPPORT THE CORPS ON AMAZON SMILE Yes, Amazon Smile gives the Corps .05% of eligible you make in the form of a monthly check to the Pioneer. It is a foundation by Amazon to benefit not-profits like the Pioneer. There is no fee to use this service. As we are getting closer to the holidays […]

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2018 Spirit Of Atlanta Christmas Ornament Sale

Spirit of Atlanta is now taking online orders for our limited edition 2018 “Spirit of Christmas” ornaments. These are hand-blown glass and a very classy addition to any tree or holiday decor. Each ornament is $15 and all proceeds benefit the corps fundraising efforts. Get yours today in The Spirit Store! Read the rest of […]

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Jersey Surf Announces 2019 Program Design Team

The Jersey Surf is very pleased to announce the organization’s program design team for the 2019 Drum Corps International season and summer tour. Alan Spaeth, Creative Director ALAN SPAETH has been designing for the Marching Arts since 1988. He is known for creative, one-of-a-kind shows. Working with several groups at various competitive levels his work […]

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In The News – Allentown Cadets Hit Hard Financially By Sexual Misconduct Scandal

The parent organization of the Allentown Cadets drum and bugle corps lost more than $1.5 million in sponsorships, donations and ticket sales in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against ex-CEO George Hopkins. Youth Education in the Arts said in court papers this week that it began suffering financially in April, which was when The […]

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In The News – Drum Corps Seeks $1.5 Million From Former Director After Sexual Misconduct Scandal

After being sued by its former director for more than a half-million dollars in severance and back pay, Allentown’s Cadets drum corps has fired back with a counter claim seeking more than $1.5 million in losses allegedly incurred because of that director’s sexual misconduct scandal. Youth Education in the Arts (YEA), the nonprofit that runs […]

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Pacific Crest To Participate In #GivingTuesday

Give thanks at Thanksgiving. Get great deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Then, the next day —#GivingTuesday — is a great day to donate to Pacific Crest. For a fourth year, Pacific Crest will participate in #GivingTuesday. Now, you can join millions from around the world to show your support on this global one […]

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Bluecoats Seeks Certified Athletic Trainer For 2019 Summer Tour

At Bluecoats the Health & Wellness of our performers and staff takes center stage. The rigors of rehearsing and performing daily while touring the US is a truly athletic challenge, complicated by the nature of the performing arts. Bluecoats is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) available between May 15 and the DCI World Championships […]

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2019 Spartans Brass Arranger

The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps announce today, October 11, 2018, the addition of Aaron Goldberg to the position of Brass Arranger. A native of Boston, Aaron Goldberg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master’s degree in Music Performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at […]

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Surf Alumnus Adrian Amegashie Instructing 2019 Cymbal Line

ADRIAN AMEGASHIE has been a marching percussionist since high school; having performed on bass, tenors and snare during his scholastic career, prior to going on to shape his love of cymbal performance. In addition to marching with the Jersey Surf for three seasons (2015-17), Adrian also performed with United Percussion in 2016 and Rhythm X […]

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2019 Pacific Crest Percussion Staff Announced

Pacific Crest is excited to officially welcome our 2019 percussion instructional staff! Under the supervision of Glen Crosby, the team will be led by Co-Caption Heads Brianne Kikuchi and Nathan Carroll. Joining them are a group of highly-respected Southern California instructors, with experience teaching a wide range of world class scholastic and independent ensembles in […]

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