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Seattle Cascades February Camp Announcements

February Camp is now the last weekend of the month, Feb. 23 – 25, to avoid a conflict with the Washington Music Educators Association Annual State Conference. February Camp Check-In opens at 6PM on Friday Feb. 23, and camp will conclude with Dismissal and Pack-Out at 3PM on Sunday, Feb. 25. This camp will again […]

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Jersey Surf Announces 2018 Program

It’s pure. It’s bold. It’s universal. The work of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) captures the essence and energy of the universe. His genius lies in the ability to simplify the subjects of his paintings into what has been described as “a clear, universal aesthetic language.” Read the rest of the article here.

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Juliana Celebrated Honors

Every year during the New Year’s reception, members are put in the limelight for their years of dedication. This year was no exception and the group was big again. Extra special was that this year we had someone who is no less than 60 (!) Years old and a new honorary member was appointed. Jack […]

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Greetings From EXCELSIOR

Greetings from EXCELSIOR It is with little relief but with determination for 2019 that EXCELSIOR announces its inactive status for the 2018 Season. Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Lee Reiff

What years did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched Contrabass in 1996 and 1997 and I was the Drum Major in 1998 for the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Where did you attend high school? Central High School in Cheyenne, WY Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Devils B Winter Guard Announces 2018 Program

The 2018 Blue Devils B Winter Guard brings visual pop art to life. In the 1950s, artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol challenged the traditions of the fine arts by using imagery from popular culture in their work. By showing a new perspective of advertising, comic books, and mundane cultural objects, the pop […]

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Watchmen Announce 2018 Visual Staff

Watchmen are pleased to announce the Visual Staff team for the 2018 season. Drill Designer Brian Shay is an accomplished veteran designer who has staged hundreds of shows for the international marching arts competitive community. His custom show designs have helped performance ensembles earn many division titles and visual caption awards at the regional level […]

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2018 Academy Tour Food Manager Position Available

In our ongoing effort to expand the member and volunteer experience, The Academy is seeking to secure a Food Manager for the 2018 season. The Academy Food Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the corps’ mobile kitchen truck. Responsibilities include planning, ordering and managing the preparation of meals for the […]

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2018 VMAPA Birthday Brunch

Happy 51st Birthday Santa Clara Vanguard! Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is proud to celebrate this exciting occasion with a celebratory brunch on Saturday, March 17! The morning affair will consist of a hearty meal with freshly prepared mimosas, followed by the 2018 Vanguard Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony where we will recognize the achievements […]

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Blue Knights Keith Nygaard Memorial Scholarship

The Keith Nygaard Memorial Scholarship was established in the fall of 2016 to honor the legacy of late Keith Nygaard, “an incredible musician who brought so much joy to this world by inspiring hundreds of young marching musicians to follow their dreams. Keith was from Colorado Springs, Colorado, a member of the Doherty High School […]

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