Due to overwhelming demand and in an effort to maximize our reach, we are very excited to announce that the Santa Clara Vanguard will begin accepting Color Guard video auditions for the 2020 season effective immediately! All materials must be submitted to the Google Form listed below by Saturday, February 15 for consideration. Read the […]
After four weeks, six cities, and countless hours of practice and preparation, the 2020 audition season is quickly coming to a close. This fall, BAC auditionees attended a one-day audition in either Indianapolis, San Antonio, Dallas, Orlando, Philadelphia, or Portsmouth (NH), or submitted a video audition. After successful completion of the first round, brass and […]
Thanks to some very generous donors, we met Mike Oldemeyer’s $5k match challenge over the past weekend. The new total brings us over halfway to our goal of raising $50,000 before the end of 2019! Check out the list of heroes supporting Phantom Regiment here. Read the rest of the article here.
On behalf of all our Ensembles, members, alumni, volunteers and the staff of Ascend Performing Arts: THANK YOU! Thanks to your generous donations, we raised over $26,000.00 for our programs on #Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day! Although we did not meet our $35,000 goal for this fundraiser, you helped meet the goals for the […]
Merry Christmas! …to you all, especially to those who have been so helpful with Bingo, transportation, Pioneerland, and the Percussion Ensemble! We have much to be thankful for, and it couldn’t have been done without the time and effort given from the staff, members, alumni, and many others who have contributed their time, efforts, talents, […]
The Blue Stars have successfully completed its first round of auditions in Indiana, Minnesota, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and California. We are extremely pleased with the turnout and talent, and can’t wait to get started working on the 2020 production. The audition process for the Blue Stars continues at our upcoming camps in Southern California […]
Forward Performing Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Diane Goetsch as board chairperson and welcomes newly appointed board members Michael Bender and Josh Payton. As well, Susan McKay was reappointed to her second term on the board. Completing the elected officer positions on the Executive Committee are Doug Tholo as Vice-Chairperson, Josh […]
The 2020 season is upon us and what a special year this will be, as 2020 marks our 80th anniversary season! “BAC” holds so many wonderful memories and life lessons for all of us. For me, circling up and singing “Giant” with people who I could depend on, and with people I knew accepted me […]
Forward Performing Arts, Inc. and the Madison Scouts are pleased to report continued success in strengthening financial objectives while delivering on mission and impacting over 4000 students in 2019. With its fiscal year closing on October 31st, Forward Performing Arts (FPA) is reporting its best NET ASSET position since 2005 while achieving a $51K NET […]
The year is 1982, the first of my four years marching in the Blue Knights. It’s June, I am driving my dad’s 1965 Corvette down sixth avenue in Denver toward Golden. Asia’s “Heat of the Moment” is playing on the radio. Blue Knights rehearsal will be underway shortly. My baritone barely fits behind the driver’s […]
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