In the drum corps activity, every person contributes to a larger whole; such that it is impossible to say “I” – only “WE.” We know that once our performers trade their uniforms and equipment for their street clothes, some face the added burden of racial injustice. Some of our members go from pursuing and achieving […]
How the show was created, allowing space for the development of musical and visual effects. With Chris Thompson, Todd Ryan, John Georgeson, and Marc Jacoby You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
Black lives matter. We are devastated that Black Americans remain victims of racism and violence after hundreds of years of subjugation. The murder of George Floyd is only the latest example that justice in America is unfinished. We oppose all forms of racism and prejudice. America must do better. We at Ascend Performing Arts will […]
At Louisiana Stars, we have seen the events surrounding our country and hear the pain of people of color. Our hearts go out to this community and we stand with you. We understand that it is our place to listen and express the following statement. The Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps expresses our support […]
The Madison Scouts family grieves with communities affected by the latest tragedies in our country, driven by systemic racism. As educators, it is our duty to establish a standard by which all people are treated equally and afforded the same opportunities to participate in performance, instruction, and leadership. We take action through our work to […]
Over the last week, the nation has been plunged into a crisis by the latest in a long series of senseless killings of Americans of color, particularly African Americans. The burden of sorrow and pain imposed on our Black brothers and sisters over decades of racism and injustice is intolerable to all who believe in […]
Let us be clear: Black Lives Do Matter. The Cavaliers strives to be an organization that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for people from diverse backgrounds. Yet still, members of our brotherhood continue to experience the pain of discrimination, injustice, and violence in ways that we cannot fathom. The Cavaliers are appalled and saddened by […]
We at the Seattle Cascades are horrified by the recent indignant deaths?of George Floyd, ?Ahmaud?Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless other African Americans and people of color throughout our nation’s history. The Seattle Cascades was founded on and lives by a set of shared values that focus on inclusiveness, diversity, selflessness and a strong belief in […]
Lisa Tatum and Ryan Springler on “The Phantom of the Opera,” a beloved show with great music, amazing velocity, and a disappearing corps. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
With Watchmen Drum & Bugle Corps 2020 season being on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means my (Michael Nash) duty as Tour Manager was also on hiatus. What will I do with all of those free weekends this summer? I am an artist, but stone carving in a 2 bedroom apartment is out […]
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