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An End of Year Message from Music City’s Corps Director

Dear Music City Community, As the year draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible 2024 season filled with hard work, dedication, and unforgettable moments. Our hearts are full of gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey. From unforgettable performances on the field to the behind-the-scenes magic that brought our program […]

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Troopers Announce Brass Team

The Troopers are pleased to announce the 2025 Brass Instructional Team under the leadership of Caption Head Matty Parker and Carol Weirich. “Our Troopers Brass program has been a major part of our recent growth and success. You can expect that growth to continue in 2025. This team is incredible and are already demonstrating next […]

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On A Water Break – The One About Marching Arts Theatre People

Join Jackie, Ricardo, and Peyton as they dive deep into being a theatre nerd with Alec Lubin. Alec is a former Blue Star who worked on the epic new musical movie Wicked. Hear about his journey from drummer to audio engineer working on one of the biggest movie of all times Don’t miss a beat! […]

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Bluecoats Welcomes Patty Dowd Schmitz to Board

Today Bluecoats announced the election of Patty Dowd Schmitz to its board of directors. Patty is the President & CEO of the National First Ladies Library & Museum located in Canton, OH. She is a Bluecoats alumnus and already has a rich history of supporting Bluecoats’ fundraising & history efforts. Notably, she was the producer […]

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DCI Announces 2025 Tour Schedule

Drum Corps International announced the 2025 Tour Schedule on Wednesday, November 11th. In the article by Jeff Griffith on the Drum Corps International website, key moments of the 2025 Tour are shared. “A tapestry of tour events across the country over a six-week span, DCI Tour Map is meticulously woven together in order to maximize […]

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Be a Bluecoat for a Weekend!

This year, we’ve added two NEW courses to The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp. ? Love the Two-Day Performance Camp and want to max out your experience? Join us for the new Two-Day Leadership Symposium & make it a Four-Day All-Inclusive Camp! If you’re a music educator, we’d love to invite you to our new […]

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52nd BYBA AGM

The 52nd AGM will be held on Sunday 1st February 2025 at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel – 99 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB. This is the same venue as last year. Registration will open from 2pm, with a chance for a coffee and a catch-up before starting the AGM proper at 2.30pm. The meeting […]

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What if Buddy the Elf played french horn?

For our 12 Days of Crusaders finale, BACBrass member Owen Clark performs his arrangement of the main theme from “Elf” alongside the LongHORN Quartet of the University of Texas at Austin. Support members like Owen by making a gift to our holiday campaign. While today is the last day of the Crusaders, this is just […]

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MBI Winter Guard + Apolla Performance Partnership

MBI Winter Guard proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Apolla Performance Wear, marking a significant stride in elevating the performance experience for our members and staff. Established in 2014, Apolla Performance Wear has garnered acclaim for its pioneering compression socks, celebrated for their unparalleled support and comfort. As a female-owned start-up, Apolla has captured national […]

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2025 Hurricanes Experience Fund

The Connecticut Hurricanes are proud to continue our legacy of excellence in 2025! Last year, we performed in the inaugural season of DCI All Age. Our production, Angel of Vengeance, entertained thousands on the road to Indianapolis. Looking ahead, our 2025 show is already in motion—we’ve designed an exciting new production and begun learning the […]

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