The Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, a 501c3 non profit youth organization based in Casper, Wyoming is excited to announce the addition and replacement of their equipment trailer. In the late fall it was determined that the time has come to retrofit an all new trailer. With the advancements in the drum corps activity, increased […]
Ryan Clausing, 21, of Kankakee, has been selected to perform as a member of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, of Dubuque, Iowa. He’ll be a member of the brass section, playing contra. This will be Ryan’s fourth and final time performing as a member of the Colts. He performed with them in 2013, 2014 […]
After taking a break from competitions in 2017, the Kilties Drum & Bugle Corps will be back at it in 2018. The all-ages corps took a breather from competing in 2017, in part due to finances. “I think a lot of people are feeling very energetic to be back at it again,” said Karen Cole, […]
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce a partnership between the Blue Knights and Winter Guard Tarps (WinterGuardTarps.com) going into the 2018 Winter Guard International (WGI) and Drum Corps International (DCI) seasons. “We are very excited to partner with Winter Guard Tarps in support of our Blue Knights ensembles,” said Mark Arnold, Executive Director of […]
Adrian Rivas marched with Pacific Crest as a charter member from 1993 through 1997, when he aged out with the corps. He was in the baritone/euphonium section then went on to serve as drum major for his last two years. Now as an alum, Adrian continues giving to the place he calls home. Read the […]
It’s time to meet our leadership team for the 2018 season! Samantha Ono is returning to the Oregon Crusaders as a drum major for her age out season. She is currently a student at UCLA studying Biochemistry and her primary instrument is the flute. In addition to music, her other passion is martial arts, and […]
In a ceremony held on January 9, 2018, Rudolph & Sletten employees generously presented a check for $4,744 to Vanguard Music and Performing Arts through the company’s Leo Jansing Fund! Named in memory of the man who served as the company’s Vice President and Chief Estimator for many years, the Leo Jansing Fund exists to […]
The Kilties welcome back Matt and Kiley Kay Billock to the 2018 instructional staff. This husband and wife team are both, alumnus and former instructors of the Kilties. Matt as Visual Caption Head and Kiley Kay as Color Guard Caption Head. Both bring a wealth of experience and we expect great success for the Corps […]
Here is a small update to the STARRIDERS anniversary season. ? – 35 Years of Starrider’s Drum & Bugle Corps – 50 Years of Music in the Tuspo Bad Münder You want to give old acquaintances and companions the “hand” again? In 2018 STARRIDERS will give you the chance four times ? ?? ? Read […]
For the 4th consecutive year, the BKXperience-Perform! Clinic returns to the Drums Along the Rockies (click for 2018 show info). The band clinic will feature full clinic sessions for battery, front ensemble, color guard, winds, and student leaders allowing for a greater number of students to participate. The BKXperience-Perform! Clinic—sponsored by Ascend Performing Arts, KHS […]
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