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Colt Cadets 2018 Spring Rehearsal Schedule

The Colt Cadets will kick off the 2018 season with the first open rehearsal on Sunday, February 11, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque. Click here for a Google Map to the middle school. The address is 1105 Althauser St, Dubuque, IA 52001. This preseason event is FREE to attend! […]

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Meet The New Home Of Drums Of Fire

We’re super excited for the 2018 season and our favorite show, Drums of Fire. This year is a little different, as the show is moving to a new stadium! Drums of Fire will be happening at McKenzie Stadium at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington this year on July 6th. So mark your calendars for […]

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Cadence Makes Its DCA Debut In 2018

Cadence Drum and Bugle Corps will be coming to compete in the DCA Class A ranks this summer. Cadence hails from Surrey County in England which is located twenty miles south of London. The corps was formed in 1991 as a merger of the Caversham Ambassadors and the Starriders Drum and Bugle Corps. The first […]

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Remembering Dr. Dan

He was simply Dr. Dan.Young Dr. Dan No last name was necessary for the man who joined Phantom Regiment as a 14-year-old in 1957 and never left. He would become an instructor, board member, program coordinator, director, advisor, medical director, and donor. Most of all, however, he was our friend and biggest supporter. Dr. Dan […]

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2018 Boston Crusaders January Production Camp Recap

The 2018 Boston Crusaders brass and percussion assembled January 19 through January 21 at Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton, FL. Over the three days all sections worked to put together the first four minutes of the 2018 music production. Brass and Battery performers spent time on movement and choreography with Brady Sanders and Zach […]

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A Successful First Audition Day For 2018 Watchmen

Watchmen open the 2018 season with a successful 1st audition with 80+ potential candidates for a brass, guard and percussion position. Executive Director, David Becker, welcomed everyone for attending, introduced this season’s staff, and presented the plans for the 2018 season. Candidates were put through the paces musically and visually, in which included the 2018 […]

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2018 Bluecoats Closet Cleanout Sale

Over the course of the last few years, the Bluecoats have built up an inventory of props, uniforms, costumes, flags, electronic equipment and more that are in great condition, but is no longer in active use by our organization. In 2018, we are offering them for sale for bands, ensembles, and individuals that are looking […]

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Ascend Partners With MakeMusic, Inc.

Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce a partnership between the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and MakeMusic, Inc, (MakeMusic.com), a Boulder company that develops innovative solutions that transform how music is composed, taught, learned, and performed. “We are very excited to partner with MakeMusic as it aligns with the Ascend Performing Arts mission […]

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New Equipment Truck Needed For Spartans

We have launched a crowd sourced fundraiser to offset an unexpected expense of a new equipment trailer in 2018. After severe weather in the Northeast, the trailer has had leaking that has caused damage beyond a reasonable repair for the age of the truck. We are hoping our fans will be able to support us […]

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Seattle Cascades Add Zach Sheller To 2018 Admin Team

We are thrilled to have Zach Sheller join our Administrative team for the 2018 season. As an Administrative Assistant, Zach will help the corps travel safely and successfully from site to site during our national tour, ensuring we arrive on time, charged up and ready to go at each of our competitive performances. Read the […]

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