Drummers and brass players are better able to judge the timing of visual stimuli than members of the color guard, according to a naturalistic study of the world-class drum corps Bluecoats published in eNeuro. This counterintuitive finding extends previous research demonstrating superior sensory learning and memory from cross-training the brain’s audio and visual systems. During […]
Ascend Performing Arts has partnered with Community Food Share whose mission is to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership. Please consider donating non-perishable food items at donation receptacles at the Ascend Performing Arts office, the Ascend Holiday Party or at the upcoming BKX19 Audition camp on December 14-16. We […]
After returning to Open Class Finals in the past two seasons, Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps took a big first step toward even bigger and better things with new additions to its design staff. Ken G. Bodiford, Ph.D. Building on its successful 2018 team, Corps Director Dr. Lawrence LeClaire announced the addition of Ken G. […]
Phantom Regiment is seeking 10 male performers who are proficient in movement and rifle to fill colorguard performance roles for the 2019 drum corps season. Men considering auditions should have advanced skill sets on rifle including consistent 7s and should be comfortable with not spinning any other traditional equipment during the show. These performers should […]
The Mandarins are thrilled to welcome back Visual Caption Manager, Joseph Hayes. Hayes is bringing in a team of visual instructors that will catapult the Mandarins to new heights. During his first year as Visual Caption Manager in 2018, Joseph brought the corps to another level focusing heavily on the education and quality experience for […]
We are thrilled to announce that in 2019 we will be celebrating the 85th Anniversary of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps along with 50 Years of Women in The Cadets. As part of our celebration, we are happy to announce we will be organizing the 85th Anniversary Alumni Corps to perform this summer. We […]
7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce it’s 2019 Drum Major with the appointment of third year member Serenity Morris. Serenity has been a member of 7R Brass as a part of the mellophone line. She is a recent graduate of Westmoreland High School in Westmoreland, New York and is a freshman […]
We are so thankful for the incredible support we have received from our alumni, family, friends, and fans that helped “elevate life performance” in 2018. Tuesday, November 27th is widely known as Giving Tuesday where people all over the world will celebrate generosity by giving their time, talent and treasure. We encourage our Blue Knights […]
Milton W. Hobby Jr. (Wes) passed away November 14, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was 90 years old. Wes was a graduate of Bassick High School, University of Bridgeport and Leland Powers in Boston. He also served in the army in Germany during the Korean War. After serving […]
Dear friends, phamily, and phans, Welcome to another year-end! It’s time for us to close 2018 and look toward the future and decide “What’s Next” for us. Those words were the message used by our guest speaker, Robert Cawthorne, at our banquet this past August. Those words resonated not only with the young people in […]
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