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Meet The 2020 Madison Scouts Brass Team

The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the Brass Instructional Team for the 2020 season, including: Ross Gordon, Caption Head Dylan Hyman, Assistant Caption Head Scott Carr, Consultant Brent Marquart, Consultant Kat Willer, Intern Read the rest of the article here.

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The Giving Season Is Coming: Here Are 3 New Ways You Can Support PR

While you might be surprised by the holiday decor already donning the aisles of your local department store, at Phantom Regiment we are also busy gearing up for a busy holiday season of giving. As a non-profit organization, our mission of creating life-changing performing arts experiences for young people depends on the generosity of our […]

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Valenzuela Stepping Down As Phantom Regiment Executive Director

Phantom Regiment announced today that executive director Rick Valenzuela has resigned from the role he has held for more than 13 years. He will transition out between now and mid-January 2020. “While leading this storied organization has been a labor of love, it is a challenging role,” Valenzuela said. “I’ve been looking for the right […]

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Watchmen 2020 Caption Head Announcement

Watchmen Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its 2020 Instructional Leadership Team. Returning from 2019, Marcel Barragan (Front Ensemble), Israel (Izzy) Martinez (Visual), Brandon Johnson (Percussion) and Stephanie Rittenhouse (Brass) will bring their considerable talents, experience and skills as 2020 Captions. New to Watchmen for the 2020 season are Alex Vasquez and Randy […]

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In The News – Defense In Sex Assault Case Wants Newspaper To Hand Over Accuser’s Video Interview

The defense attorney for the former drum corps director accused of sexual assault is demanding that a newspaper turn over its unedited video interview of his client’s accuser in order to prepare a proper defense. George Hopkins, the former CEO of the Allentown-based Youth Education in the Arts, faces three felony counts of sexual assault […]

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Meet The 2020 Madison Scouts Visual Team

The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the Visual Instructional Team for the 2020 season, including: Tim Darbonne, Caption Head Brandon Wickem, Consultant Adrien Alkazzaz, Instructor Johnathon Bower, Instructor Dan Hoffman, Instructor Karl Koemmpel, Instructor Arjuna Myles, Instructor Sierra Rogers, Instructor Miranda Stark, Instructor Jeremy Turner, Instructor Read the rest of the article here.

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Forward Performing Arts Presents At Wisconsin Music Educators Conference

On Friday, October 25th, Dann Petersen, joined by Nick Junker, will present “Making Time for Leadership Curriculum in the Classroom”. The presentation will be from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. in Room E at the Monona Terrace. The session will allow music educators to discover the most common leadership challenges identified by music students along […]

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Drum Roll Please… Southwind Announces 2020 Percussion Staff

In 2019, Southwind Drum and Bugle made big strides in building its program, earning Most Improved Corps in DCI’s Open Class. One key to the corps’ continued growth? Continuity in its percussion staff. According to Lawrence LeClaire, Southwind Corps Director, “We grew up a lot this past year, and percussion helped lead the way. Our […]

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Pioneer News From The Top – October 23rd, 2019

CARLA RUBUSCH – HOHNSTEIN We regretfully announce the passing of Mrs. Carla Rubusch – Hohnstein who passed away on October 11th, 2019. She was a major force for Pioneer along with her sister, Patty Lonzaga , during the 1990’s. She worked in the kitchen, helped with bingo, and was a major contributor to the building […]

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Charles Aguillon Joins Genesis As Director Of Education

Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce that Charles Aguillon is joining the team as Director of Education. As Director of Education, Aguillon will oversee and provide insight on methods to improve our program, as well as provide valuable guidance to staff members and performers. “I am excited to have Charles join our […]

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