Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts welcome James Elvord as Artistic Director and Staff Coordinator. James is an alumnus of the Scouts and was the head brass instructor and program coordinator for the 1975 World Champion corps. The Drum Corps International Hall of Famer has also taught many other corps, including the Santa Clara […]
MEETING WITH DCI: Pioneer has met with Drum Corps International to discuss the conditions for reinstatement. Please watch for updates on our site. Read the rest of the article here.
Tim and John Bogenschutz discuss trends in the activity, great moments, great performances, and great times in Indy. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
In our final episode of “From The Field,” we take you back to DCI Finals night and invite you to relive the magic of our 2018 season. Thank you for sharing this special journey with us. There’s no place like Santa Clara! Read the rest of the article here.
In 1999, the City of Santa Clara renamed its Children’s Theater to the Roberta Jones Junior Theatre, opened the skate park off San Tomas Expressway and Cabrillo Avenue and established the Neighborhood Enhancement Committee. Nationally, Santa Clara University alumnus Brandi Chastain scored the game winning penalty kick against China in the FIFA Women’s World Cup […]
Our current Manager of Communications, Nikki Collister, is moving into a supporting role in the area of news writing for Pacific Crest. The Organization is therefore seeking a communications professional who is interested in volunteering 2-4 hours per week as the organization’s Manager of Communications. Read the rest of the article here.
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival returns on September 15 & 16 to celebrate 38 years of bringing our community together! With nearly 60,000 people in attendance each year, this annual event features the talents of local and regional artists with 165 arts and crafts booths to visit, 25 community food vendors, six vintners […]
Amid criticism over his decision to employ a sex offender and his handling of members’ safety and health concerns, the director of Milwaukee’s Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps was ousted Friday from the group he helped found nearly six decades ago. Roman Blenski, 77, is the latest drum corps leader to face scrutiny in a […]
A nationally known youth drum and bugle corps based in the Milwaukee area has been suspended after reports of poor health care and other safety concerns. Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps & Color Guard had a registered sex offender on its staff, which works with youth ages 14 to 21, according to a statement issued […]
Shoddy tour buses without air-conditioning in sweltering summer heat. Teenagers forced to provide medical care in lieu of professionals on staff. A known registered sex offender coaching the young performers. This is Pioneer, a Milwaukee-based drum and bugle corps that crosses the country each summer performing theatrical marching band numbers to devoted fans. The group, […]
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