We’re approaching our first anniversary on May 11, 2021, and now is a good time to introduce ourselves to the drum corps community. About the site – We are the premiere Pacific NW drum corps website specializing in 1960s and 70s corps. We also have various sections covering Pre-1960s corps like Elks, Eagles, American Legion, […]
The corps is excited to announce workshops for brass, percussion, woodwinds and guard throughout the month of July 2021. The days of the workshops will be July 10, 17 and 24 and will be held at Lawrence Stadium, Lawrence MA. Then on July 31 we will move the workshops to Stellos Stadium in Nashua for […]
A newly formed alliance of Midwest-based drum and bugle corps is currently planning to host a series of six performances in late July and early August, leading up to the Drum Corps International Summer Celebration event in Indianapolis from August 12-14 in Lucas Oil Stadium. The groups included are the Blue Stars (La Crosse, WI), […]
A feature story in the Sunday March 28 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper gives readers tons of information about World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Bill Ives and his ongoing campaign to collect items for a proposed Marching Pageantry Arts Museum. The extensive and photos were also featured in The Upside section of […]
When drum corps fans think of the Santa Clara Vanguard there are a multitude of iconic images that usually come to mind. The eight-pointed star with the red V in the middle. The Aussie with the delicate feather sticking up. But for many, the image of the red tunic takes center field, bold and striking. […]
What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 6 years 2006-2011 What section? Colorguard Where did you attend high school? I grew up in Piedmont, Oklahoma, and graduated from Piedmont High School. Education beyond high school? I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2012. Read […]
“You are now seeing the biggest collection in the world, the galaxy, the universe,” said Bill Ives, the founder and impresario of the proposed Marching Pageantry Arts Museum. The introduction was a bit showbiz, but the marching band costumes, instruments, banners, flags, photos, programs, recordings, regalia, and memorabilia that Ives has assiduously amassed since 1990 […]
Our new series Vanguard Voices is a platform to highlight the voices and experiences of those who have come through the Vanguard organization! We share a collection of interviews from alumni crossing different generations, talking about their unique drum corps experiences. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we dive into a conversation with the women of […]
Hugh Francis Mahon of Danville, 80 years old, husband of Adria Young Mahon, died on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. It was his favorite holiday. Born November 4, 1940, in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Hugh and Grace Oliveri Mahon. In addition to his wife of 59 years, he is survived […]
For the first time in 40 years, the Boston Crusaders will be crossing the Atlantic! In March of 2022, the corps will take the streets of Dublin to perform in the St. Patrick’s Festival parade! From March 11th to March 19th, the 2022 edition of the Boston Crusaders will be treated to a once in […]
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