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Columbians Announce 2023 Program

Time slows as fast as the heart drops, senses heighten with shallow breath. The engulfing sense of fear takes hold, tangible nightmare from secret depth. Come catch our show “Face Everything And Rise” at one of our many performances this summer! Read the rest of the article here.

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2023 Blue Stars Tour Schedule and Rehearsal / Housing Information

Whether you are a parent/guardian, volunteer, or fan of the corps we understand the importance of knowing dates, times, and locations of our daily events during the season. While we strive to keep our schedule as updated and accurate as possible, please know that the following information is tentative and subject to change at any […]

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2023 VMAPA Hall Of Fame Inductee Announcement

Drumroll, please! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! We’re thrilled to announce the incredible inductees for the 2023 VMAPA Hall of Fame. Join us in celebrating the outstanding contributions of: Veronica Flores Chris & Harry Morrow Gary Moyer Tim Salzman Read the rest of the article here.

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2023 Phan-a-thon: What to Watch

Our live stream kicks off at 10am CDT at phanathon.com! In addition to digging into the PR Video Vault, we have some exciting NEW segments to share with you. No matter what time you tune in, there will be something exciting to see Read the rest of the article here.

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Spirit of Atlanta Welcomes Justine Spells as New Alumni Engagement Director

Spirit of Atlanta, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering musical excellence and personal growth through the art of marching music performance, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Justine Spells as its new Alumni Engagement Director. In this role, Justine will oversee all alumni engagement functions, nurturing and strengthening the relationship between Spirit of […]

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2023 Production: Sinnerman

Presenting our 2023 production, Sinnerman. Featuring music inspired from: Sinnerman — Nina Simone Take me to Church — Hozier Smile — Nat King Cole Swing Symphony (4th Movement) — Wynton Marsalis Présage — Univers Zero I’m Tired — Labyrinth and Zendaya Read the rest of the article here.

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DCI Capital Classic Volunteer Sign-Up

The annual Capital Classic is being held at West Park High School in Roseville on Monday, July 10th. We need over 40 volunteers to make this year’s event a success. Please consider helping out with this important fundraiser. Sign up quickly before all of the best spots are taken!! Students are welcome to volunteer this […]

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Spirit of Atlanta Launches ANGLE: A Revolutionary Performance Program for Special Needs Students

Spirit of Atlanta, a renowned performing arts organization, is proud to announce the launch of ANGLE (All Needs Guard Leadership Experience), a groundbreaking program designed to offer special needs students in the Atlanta area unique performance opportunities they otherwise might not have the chance to experience. This is the first of Spirit of Atlanta’s plan […]

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2023 Blue Stars Mail Drops

Blue Stars Members, Volunteers, and Staff love to get mail! Here are the mail drop locations for the 2023 season. If sending a package, please consider the size of the item and the large volume of mail we receive. If the mail does not arrive by the dates specified below, we will attempt to have […]

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Inside the Arc – Dave Hill: A Beautiful Mind

The 1968 Des Plaines Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps marching down a street in a parade

It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere mortals. This is a benefit to all of course, since they provide us with the inspiration to achieve our aspirations. Dave Hill was one such fountain of inspiration. This is not to say that he himself […]

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