The Madison Scouts announce a fundraising collaboration with the Wisconsin Bankers Association and the launch of nVestWisconsin, LLC, one of the state’s first crowdfunding websites to support local non-profits, businesses, and projects. On Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1), nVestWisconsin will launch a website, http://donate.nvestwisconsin.com, dedicated to fundraising for Wisconsin non-profits and encouraging residents to invest in […]
In the mid-1960s, Frank Van Voorhis had a notion to grow a color guard into a percussion and brass marching band based in La Crosse. He pressed the idea with the late Dave Dummer, arguing that area youth needed something beyond sports and recreation programs, something with music. Read the rest of the article here.
Unexpected expenses can take a toll on a non-profit like Carolina Crown. Each year we plan our budget and set out to raise funds to meet the needs of each program. One of the major expenses the Crown organization faces every year is transportation. From renting tour buses, to paying drivers, to fuel, to maintenance, […]
After giving thanks at Thanksgiving, you can get deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The next day is #GivingTuesday, a great day to give back by donating to Pacific Crest. For the first time, Pacific Crest will participate in #GivingTuesday 2015. Now, you can join millions from around the world to show your support […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the contract extension of Executive Director Chris Komnick through October 2018. “I am extremely pleased that we have entered into a contract that will result in Chris continuing to serve as our Executive Director for the next three years.” states Board President Gregg Auby. “Under his leadership and […]
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is already busy make preparations for the 2016 holiday celebrations. The committee announced Friday the 231st Fourth of July Celebration Drum and Bugle Corps Competition Summer Music Preview will move to a new venue. According to the committee, the event will be held at Cranston Stadium on Tuesday, July […]
A fifth-year member from the brass section, Noah Perkins will gain a new perspective on the drum corps activity from the perch of the Colts podium. Colts Director Vicki MacFarlane and Program Coordinator Howard Weinstein are confident Noah’s character and leadership qualities are a perfect fit for the job left vacant by recent age outs […]
Yamaha today announced that the 75 year-old Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps are the ninth corps in the prestigious World Class division of Drum Corps International (DCI) to perform exclusively with Yamaha brass and percussion instruments. They will also incorporate a Yamaha synthesizer, an acoustic drum set and an array of Yamaha professional audio […]
Jennifer Barton taught for Pacific Crest from 2011 – 2013. After spending two years teaching for Spirit of Atlanta, she returns to Pacific Crest as the 2016 Color Guard Caption Head. Barton holds a degree in music education, and lives in South Carolina. “I’m so happy to be returning to my home,” she said regarding […]
The Sacramento Mandarins announce Brent Dunlap as the Color Guard Caption Head. He has over 20 years of performance, design, and instructional experience within the marching arts. Dunlap is a San Diego native and has performed with groups such as Santa Clara Vanguard, Madison Scouts, Esperanza de Luz, and Fantasia. He currently serves as an […]
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