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The Backyard Brawl winner is…

Originating as an idea borrowed from a fundraising tradition between the Madison Scouts and Boston Crusaders, the Backyard Brawl had previously seen success in its early years, netting substantial amounts for each participating corps. However, like any great competition, it experienced its highs and lows, evolving over time to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities […]

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Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic

Register now, for the 2nd annual Mandarins Dragon Golf Classic, a fundraising fun scramble open to all skill levels. Registration open through May 11. The event will be held on Saturday May 18, 2024 at the Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis. Registration includes golf, golf cart, range balls, lunch, snacks, drinks, goody bag, and many […]

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2024 Blue Stars Mail Drops

Blue Stars Members, Volunteers, and Staff love to get mail! Here are the mail drop locations for the 2024 season. If sending a package, please consider the size of the item and the large volume of mail we receive. If the mail does not arrive by the dates specified below, we will attempt to have […]

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Music City & Pickett Brass

This past weekend marked another big stride forward for the Music City Brass. We are proud to announce our partnership with Pickett Brass as our mouthpiece provider for this year. We also owe continued thanks to KHS America for our latest shipment of baritones, beginning a shift in our low brass instrumentation. Brass Caption Head […]

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Selections From The Bluecoats’ 2024 Repertoire

Selections Include The Four Sections – Steve Reich Foreplay / Long Time – Boston Agape – Nicholas Britell Love / Lover / Friend – Caroline Rose Dymaxion – Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society Lost It To Trying – Son Lux Read the rest of the article here.

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2024 Phantom Regiment Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Be a part of the 2024 Phantom Regiment! How? Volunteer! It takes many volunteers to keep the Phantom Regiment on the road each summer, and we want you to be one of them! Read the rest of the article here.

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Meet the 2024 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame Inductees

Phantom Regiment is pleased to welcome its newest inductees to the Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame. The class of 2024 will add two members to the hall of fame: Dr. Galen Karriker and Barb Pelan. This brings the total number of inductees to 59. There is one criterion for the hall of fame: Someone who […]

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Barry Vernon

BYBA have been made aware that a titan in the marching band community has sadly transcended into that great band hall in the sky. Barry Vernon has been an incredible part of the BYBA history, both as a council member in many roles, as a contest organiser as well as a band master. His advice […]

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Spartans Friends and Family Day: 7/3

Come see the Spartans only public performance in NH! Friends and Family Day is the perfect opportunity for our friends, family, alumni, and the public to see the Spartans newest production for the first time. This is a free event and open to everyone! Read the rest of the article here.

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2024 Blue Stars Tour Schedule and Rehearsal / Housing Information

Whether you are a parent/guardian, volunteer, or fan of the corps we understand the importance of knowing dates, times, and locations of our daily events during the season. While we strive to keep our schedule as updated and accurate as possible, please know that the following information is tentative and subject to change at any […]

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