Dear Friends, I would like to thank you for your support for all the accomplishments that was made possible for the Ascend programs and Blue Knights ensembles. When you make a donation to Ascend Performing Arts, you are giving the gift of a music education to over 250 Blue Knights performers and the more than […]
The Oregon Crusaders is a non-profit arts organization based in Portland that provides a life-changing experience for young people ages 15 to 21. Since 2007, the Crusaders has served more than 1,000 young people with an immersive and intense marching music and national touring summer program. If you’ve ever experienced drum corps, then you know […]
Lance Cpl. Froylan Barbosa, Conover native and Bunker Hill graduate, began his journey with “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps playing baritone bugle in October. Formed in 1934, The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is a prestigious marching unit based in Washington D.C. and is made up of 90 […]
Music City Drum Corps members can expect an increased emphasis on professionalism, efficiency and learning in 2019, according to new Visual Caption Head Nathan Barna. A six-season veteran staff member of the corps, Barna was recently promoted to this lead role. “I expect our visual staff will be the most professional group in the activity, […]
It is that time of the year to wish everyone you know a joyous, pleasant, and hearty “Thank You” for being part of your life’s experiences this past year. Pioneer Corps also has a large list that is too numerous to mention everyone, but I would like to give a special mention to Bill Strube, […]
Name: Shaun Roos What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched in the summer of 1987. Read the rest of the article here.
The Cadets and Youth Education in the Arts are inviting all Cadets Alumni, from every generation to join in a two-day Leadership Conference to help chart the course for the financial future of the organization. For alumni who have long sought to have their voices heard in the future of The Cadets and YEA!, this […]
A former youth drum corps director accused of sexually assaulting former employees was in Lehigh County court Tuesday. George Hopkins, the former Allentown Cadets director, is facing two sexual assault charges after nearly a dozen women came forward with allegations earlier this year. Read the rest of the article here.
Dear Phans, I hope you’ve been enjoying your holiday season so far and have had time to catch up with your family and friends. It’s been unseasonably warm here in the Midwest, but I’m sure that’ll change now that I’ve said that. For those that received our initial year-end campaign mailing and have already donated […]
The Oregon Crusaders is excited to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors to include Linda Kidwell and Michael Peacor, two incredible contributors to the OC family. In our strategic effort to achieve our mission to provide education through performance in the areas of musical and visual ensemble artistry, we continue to look to […]
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