Our annual Year-End Donation opportunity is one of only THREE major campaigns that fund the life-changing performing arts experiences Phantom Regiment provides to hundreds of young people from around the world every year. While there was much to celebrate in 2018, the year was certainly not with its challenges. Read the rest of the article […]
With hundreds of years – yes, literally HUNDREDS of years of combined experience – as musicians, educators and performers, the 2019 Jersey Surf educational team is expecting big things from the young performers in their charge. The positive energy, enthusiastic outlook and renewed commitment are creating palpable excitement around the corps as it begins its […]
The Blue Devils have traveled the country each summer, year after year, visiting different cities and states almost daily, leaving behind our home of Concord, California and experiencing the world in a wholly unique and unforgettable way. And while the corps may visit different cities each season, and each and every tour is distinct, a […]
Drummers and brass players are better able to judge the timing of visual stimuli than members of the color guard, according to a naturalistic study of the world-class drum corps Bluecoats published in eNeuro. This counterintuitive finding extends previous research demonstrating superior sensory learning and memory from cross-training the brain’s audio and visual systems. During […]
Ascend Performing Arts has partnered with Community Food Share whose mission is to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership. Please consider donating non-perishable food items at donation receptacles at the Ascend Performing Arts office, the Ascend Holiday Party or at the upcoming BKX19 Audition camp on December 14-16. We […]
Phantom Regiment is seeking 10 male performers who are proficient in movement and rifle to fill colorguard performance roles for the 2019 drum corps season. Men considering auditions should have advanced skill sets on rifle including consistent 7s and should be comfortable with not spinning any other traditional equipment during the show. These performers should […]
The Mandarins are thrilled to welcome back Visual Caption Manager, Joseph Hayes. Hayes is bringing in a team of visual instructors that will catapult the Mandarins to new heights. During his first year as Visual Caption Manager in 2018, Joseph brought the corps to another level focusing heavily on the education and quality experience for […]
We are thrilled to announce that in 2019 we will be celebrating the 85th Anniversary of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps along with 50 Years of Women in The Cadets. As part of our celebration, we are happy to announce we will be organizing the 85th Anniversary Alumni Corps to perform this summer. We […]
We are so thankful for the incredible support we have received from our alumni, family, friends, and fans that helped “elevate life performance” in 2018. Tuesday, November 27th is widely known as Giving Tuesday where people all over the world will celebrate generosity by giving their time, talent and treasure. We encourage our Blue Knights […]
Milton W. Hobby Jr. (Wes) passed away November 14, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was 90 years old. Wes was a graduate of Bassick High School, University of Bridgeport and Leland Powers in Boston. He also served in the army in Germany during the Korean War. After serving […]
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