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Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps Announces Strategic Hiatus for 2026 Season

Mandarins Performing Arts has announced that the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps will take a hiatus from the 2026 Drum Corps International season as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen organizational infrastructure, enhance member experience, and ensure long-term sustainability amid evolving economic conditions affecting the performing arts nationwide. “This decision reflects our commitment to […]

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2026 Blue Stars Battery Staff

Under the leadership of Battery Caption Manager Jacob Gall, we are excited to introduce the 2026 Blue Stars Battery Staff! “This experienced team of educators will work to provide a great experience and maximize the potential of the 2026 battery,” said Brad Furlano, CEO. “Jake brings a wealth of experience and has assembled a dynamic […]

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2026 Japan Audition Camps

The Blue Stars are excited to host our third annual Audition Camp in Tokyo! We will also be hosting a special audition in Osaka! ?? Blue Stars????3??????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????? Read the rest of the article here.

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2026 Carolina Crown Bass Technique Updates

Attention all DCI bass drummers: Carolina Crown’s 2026 Bass Drum Staff along with Dr. Chris Sakowski, has put together a quick video outlining some exciting technique updates for the upcoming season. This video gives a brief overview of our new approach, combining elements of rotation and wrist break.

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Tournament All-Stars to Participate in International Competitive Event

The Tournament All-Stars Marching Band has been invited to perform in the USA Regional Championships of the World Association of Marching Showbands (WAMSB), an internationally sanctioned competition to be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at West Chester University in West Chester, PA. This performance will be a highlight of the All-Stars’ multi-day summer experience, which […]

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Mandarins 2026 – Auditions

Being a Mandarin is more than what we put on the field. Find your reason ?? mandarins.org/audition

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Mobile Music Lab: Introduction to Healthy Choices Program

A brief visit with Jersey Surf CEO Bob Jacobs along with Executive Chef Tim Witcher, Culinary Arts Educator and director of the Mobile Music Lab Healthy Choices Program, discussing the vision for the exciting and innovative new program offering.

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BandBEAT 2025 | Recap

? ?????: Looking back at all of the fantastic programs who competed at BandBEAT 2025!

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Bluecoats Percussion Ensemble ’25 – Out of the Grid

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Madison Scouts Celebrate 2025 Wisconsin State Marching Band Participants & Champions

Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts congratulate the 38 bands participating in the WSMA Wisconsin State Marching Band Championship event. Read the rest of the article here.

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