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Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts Congratulate Wisconsin State Marching Band Champions

Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts congratulate the following Wisconsin high school bands on their WSMA Wisconsin State Marching Band Championship:?A: Baldwin-Woodville High School – Director, Adam BassakAA: Greendale High School – Directors, Tom Reifenberg and Liz ParsonsAAA: River Falls High School – Directors, Bryan Jaeckel (Madison Scouts 1998, 00-01) and Alex Plum (Madison […]

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Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 24 – Jovanna Mullin

George and Rob sit down with Boston Crusaders center snare Jovanna Mullin to discuss her journey in the marching arts. Read the rest of the article here.

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Mandarins Caption Head team returns for 2024!

We are excited to announce the return of our Caption Head team for the Year of the Dragon in 2024! With this announcement, we also welcome back some familiar faces in new roles! Griffin Law in his new role as Audio Team Manager, and Andy Filipiak joining our team of talented Ensemble Coordinators! Stay tuned […]

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A Message from Our Board Chair

As a Cadets alumnus and someone who credits most of his life’s success to The Cadets experience, I am deeply heartbroken by the painful decision to suspend The Cadets’ participation in the 2024 DCI tour. When I began volunteering on this board three and a half years ago, I never imagined arriving in this place. […]

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The Cadets Suspend Competition for 2024

Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE), the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that oversees The Cadets Drum Corps, has announced the suspension of The Cadets 2024 competitive season. This decision follows a thorough CAE Board review of the organization’s current financial condition. The board concluded that, while overall planned expenses for the 2023 season were managed within expectations, […]

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On A Water Break – The One About Judges

Join our hosts along with Paul Simondac, Dan Smith, and Mark Hoskins as we dive into what it’s like being and judge and even answer some listener questions about judging Guests Dan Smith – Western Band Association Founder and all around adjudicator Mark Hoskins – DCI adjudicator and retired band director Paul Simondac – @paulscripts […]

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Top 4 Audition Fears (and how to overcome them)

We’re less than two weeks away from the first auditions for the 2024 Phantom Regiment! Auditions kick off on October 22nd in Kansas City. Have you taken your first step in joining the next era of Phantom Regiment by registering for an in-person or video audition? If your answer is “no,” then we have a […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Spirit Alumnus Whose Summer Rook-Out Journey Was Often Captured On Camera. Christopher Opalka – Colorguard 2023

If you kept an eye on our social media pages this past summer, you’ll quickly spot our upcoming featured alum. Chris Opalka’s captivating performances, which drew audiences in, made him a well-photographed figure in 2023. But when Chris auditioned, he didn’t fully grasp the profound significance of the home he was stepping into for his […]

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Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps Welcomes Anthony Montesion as New Director of Ensembles

The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Montesion as the organization’s new Director of Ensembles. With an impressive background in the world of marching arts and a passion for cultivating young talent, Montesion is set to lead the Spartans into an exciting new era of musical excellence. Anthony […]

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Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. Announces Cessation of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps Operations

The Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. (EYPA) Board of Directors is announcing the difficult decision to cease operations of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. “We are very sad to shut down the corps,” said EYPA Board President Cathy Chandler. “But the continued rising costs of transportation and housing within the current tour model, […]

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