A brand new year means a brand new season of our video series: From The Field! We are so excited to be back, and ready to make some “Vanguard Magic” at our Brass and Percussion callback camp this weekend. Summer will be here before we know it! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook at […]
Our friends at Rockin4ALS our pleased to announce the 2nd Annual “Drop the Puck on ALS” benefit on Saturday, January 26th at Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, WI. Rockin4ALS was founded in 2000 by Madison Scouts alumnus and instructor Steven Weekes, who would later succumb to ALS in 2005. Today the non-profit organization has expanded […]
The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the administrative leadership team for the 2019 Drum Corps International Summer National Tour! Abel Cabrera will be Blue Knights Tour Director in 2019 Abel Cabrera became involved in drum corps as a baritone player for the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps in 2014, which […]
Last weekend was busy for Bluecoats, as our staff, executive team, designers, and even Bluecoats Indoor gathered in Indianapolis for a weekend of fun, rehearsals, and great conversation. The Bluecoats executive team, caption heads, designers, and members of the board of directors came together for the 2019 DCI Annual Meetings and Instructors Summit. Dubbed “Here’s […]
When you come to Indianapolis for the 2019 DCI World Championships, stay and celebrate with us at the Santa Clara Vanguard Headquarters Hotel – the JW Marriott! (Click here for pictures!) The JW Marriott in Downtown Indianapolis soars 33 stories above the city and boasts luxury accommodations to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. […]
The first summer of the Bluecoats existence was a short tour — a few local parades in borrowed band pants and t-shirts with the Canton Police Boys Club logo. A full color fundraising brochure was created to seek the dollars needed to uniform the corps, starting boldly with “Do you remember the 1973 Hall of […]
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to continue its staffing announcements for 2019. We would like to introduce, Tony Villalobos-May, as the Director of Communications. “Tony is a creative, detail-oriented communications professional with more than four years of experience with Ascend and the Blue Knights,” said Mark Arnold, Executive Director for Ascend Performing Arts. “He has […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the appointment of David Lofy as Corps Director. David began his service on the Madison Scouts management team in 2017. In his current role he will oversee the daily operation of the corps during the summer tour and is responsible for designing and facilitating educational experiences related to […]
Greetings All! The audition camps have been completed. They were successful in every measurable category. More amazing young musicians attended than ever before in the Mandarins history. Excellent information was provided to all the auditionees by the instructional staff. The food was delicious and on time (as always.) You go volunteers! The drivers and admin […]
The Madison Scouts are looking to supplement their summer-tour management team for the 2019 season. If you are looking to get experience working with a World Class touring music organization, this could be a great opportunity for you! The Madison Scouts will tour and perform throughout North America from June 22nd through the Drum Corps […]
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