Scenes from our SoCal Audition Event
We can’t wait to be back in California this summer! ?? Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Audition Events, Camps, and Virtual Auditions. It was an amazing experience meeting all of you!
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2025 Macy’s Parade Documentary
The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps celebrated their 70th Anniversary by performing in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This is the story of the week!
Letter from the CEO
Are We Making a Difference? Recently, I heard a true story about one of our?Mandarins Music Academy?students who practiced his trumpet every night — so much so that one evening, he fell asleep hugging his trumpet like a teddy bear. He didn’t just play music; he?loved?it. I also heard about a student with disabilities at […]
Madison Scouts Sponsor International Marching Arts Clinic in Tampico, Mexico
This past weekend, the Madison Scouts proudly sponsored Camp Tampico, a two-day marching arts training clinic designed to support and grow the rapidly expanding marching arts community in Mexico. The clinic brought together eager student performers and world-class educators for intensive instruction across multiple disciplines. Madison Scouts instructors Oscar Ortiz (music and visual), Juana Sandoval […]
2025 Annual Giving Campaign Update
Our biggest fundraising effort of the year is still underway, and we wanted to share a quick update with you. Phantom Regiment’s Annual Giving Campaign continues through the end of December, and the support we receive right now will directly shape what we are able to do in 2026. So far, we have raised nearly […]
Boston Crusaders Joins King and Bach Brass Family
Boston Crusaders are excited to announce that we will be joining the King and Bach Brass family! This partnership unites two icons of musical excellence—Conn Selmer’s legendary craftsmanship and the Boston Crusaders’ world-class artistry—setting the stage for unforgettable performances in 2026 and beyond. Boston Crusaders Joins King and Bach Brass Family
2025 Forward Performing Arts Annual Meeting
Forward Performing Arts, Inc. (FPA) announces its 2025 annual meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8 a.m (CT). The annual meeting will be held as a virtual meeting and conducted in accordance to the corporation bylaws. Read the rest of the article here.
The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps Join the Ludwig-Musser Family
The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce a new partnership with Ludwig-Musser, beginning with the 2026 season—marking the Spartans’ first year competing in DCI’s World Class division. This partnership follows a historic season for the organization. In November 2025, the Spartans proudly performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, showcasing their talent […]
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