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Aged Out Podcast 122 || Sebastian Martinez

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, sit down with current Mandarins Snare Tech and Bluecoats/Pulse Percussion alumni, Sebastian Martinez.

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Susan L. Smith Presents at Wisconsin State Music Conference

On Thursday, October 24th, Madison Scouts Education Coordinator, Susan Smith, presented “Successful Design and Implementation for a Small or New Marching Band,” in a session sponsored by Forward Performing Arts. Read the rest of the article here,

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2024 Forward Performing Arts Annual Meeting

Forward Performing Arts, Inc. (FPA) announces its 2024 annual meeting on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8 a.m (CT). Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Stars Annual General Membership Meeting

The Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth, Inc. will hold its annual General Membership meeting on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 6:00pm Central via Zoom. All individuals interested in the Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth, Inc. are encouraged to attend. Everyone is welcome, including parents of auditioning students, current parents, alumni, family, and friends. […]

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Music City Youth in the Arts Board Holds Annual Retreat, Passes Balanced FY25 Budget

Music City Youth in the Arts (MCYA), the parent organization of Music City Drum Corps, convened its board of directors in Nashville this past weekend for its annual retreat. The gathering provided an opportunity for the board to reflect on a challenging 2024 fiscal year and lay the groundwork for a promising future. Despite facing […]

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Bluecoats and Fairless Local Schools Announce Community Partnership

Today Bluecoats and Fairless Local Schools announced a new partnership that makes Fairless the Official Education Partner of Bluecoats. The partnership establishes Fairless High School as the home of the Bluecoats audition events in Stark County, and sets the stage for new Bluecoats educational events coming in 2025 and beyond. These include an education-focused marching […]

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MBI Winds 2025 Season Kick-Off

MBI Winds is set to kick the 2025 season off on Saturday, November 2nd from 9a-3p in Dinkytown. We still have openings in most sections, so we encourage interested members to register today! All-Instruments, All-Ages As is part of the Minnesota Brass tradition, MBI Winds is an independent group and is open to all ages. […]

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2024 Blue Stars Japan Experience & Audition Camp

LOCATION: Nishimachi International School 2 Chome-14-7 Motoazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0046, Japan COST: 37,000 Yen This fee applies to: • Saturday and Sunday Instruction • Annual Japan Camp T-Shirt • Audition Cost (Optional) Read the rest of the article here.

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Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 30 – TJ Choquette

Atlanta Quest Ensemble Coordinator, TJ Choquette stops by the Shop and chats with George and Rob about his experience in the marching arts. Read the rest of the article here.

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BandBEAT 2024: Clayton HS and D.W. Daniel HS Crowned Grand Champions

On Saturday, October 5, bands from across the Carolinas competed at the annual BandBEAT Marching Band Championships hosted by Carolina Crown and the Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters. Clayton HS claimed the 2024 Silver Division Grand Championship (1A & 2A), while D.W. Daniel HS secured the Gold Division Grand Championship (3A, 4A, & 5A). These […]

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