The Tour Operations Team (Tour Ops) is responsible for all Operations and Logistics for Spirit of Atlanta’s Summer Tour. Tour Ops oversees Kitchen, Facilities, Drivers, Fleet and Transportation, and is responsible for the support, oversight, and management of these departments. The 2019 Summer tour includes more than 30 performances, 4 buses, 3 semis, and 3 […]
Congratulations to Hannah Reese (color guard) and Amber Barnosky (hornline) who are finalists in the Marching Arts Education Scholarship Competition! You can help them earn a $1,000 scholarship with your vote. Voting counts for 1/2 of the total score for each candidate. The other half is based on a decision from the Marching Arts Education […]
Each year, the Blue Stars take time to honor those people who contributed and sacrificed tirelessly to make the organization what it is today – and who shape what it can and will be in the future – with induction into the Blue Stars Hall of Fame. Those honorees include our founders, administrators, instructors, members, […]
Mykail Costner is a world class designer with a wealth of knowledge in dance and the pageantry community. Mykail has been taught by many brilliant members of the WGI family, such as Stanley Knaub and Karl Lowe. He has also written for many World Class programs and often called upon as a design consultant and […]
In March, while many of the Jersey Surf’s 2019 color guard and percussion performers will be competing with their indoor units, the members of our brass section will be back at the “Vokie” to continue learning and refining their 2019 repertoire. During rehearsal camp weekends and throughout the summer, veteran members Justin Bogen, Evan Chown, […]
Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the Brass Staff for the 2019 season! Keith Tye will return to the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps as Brass Caption Head for the 2019 season. Keith Tye is currently attending Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana majoring in Music Education and is the […]
For the 4th consecutive year, the BKXperience-Perform! Clinic returns to the Drums Along the Rockies (click for 2019 show info). The band clinic will feature full clinic sessions for battery, front ensemble, color guard, winds, and student leaders allowing for a greater number of students to participate. The BKXperience-Perform! Clinic—sponsored by Ascend Performing Arts, KHS […]
Ascend Performing Arts has been chosen by Tagawa Gardens to participate in their Spring Give Back Program! Every time you shop at Tagawa Gardens between April 1st and June 1st, 2019 and identify that you are participating in the Ascend Performing Arts or the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps Spring Give Back Program, a […]
The incredible sights and sounds of drum corps are returning to Stanford Stadium on Saturday, June 22! DCI West is one of the biggest drum corps shows on the West Coast, featuring an all-star lineup including: Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, Blue Devils, Mandarins, Troopers, and the Cavaliers all the way from Rosemont, IL! Read […]
Spirit U – the 3-day summer camp for marching band students is back for its 3rd year. It’s a transformative weekend for students who work on a variety of skills: from marching and movement to leadership development – and enjoy the chance to perform with members of Spirit of Atlanta. Participants of Spirit U leave […]
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