The Corporate Board of Ascend Performing Arts invites family, friends and fans to join the members and staff to a send off show for the Blue Knights World Percussion Ensemble before they depart for the 2017 Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships. The event will be free admission but we are asking for donations at […]
River City Rhythm Indoor Drumline is very excited to announce that we have been promoted by #WGI to the Independent World Class (PIW), effective immediately! We are very excited for this opportunity to compete against the best drumlines both locally and nationally! If you haven’t seen our 2017 show “The Devil’s Advocate” yet, check it […]
Crossmen Winds made their WGI debut during the WGI Dallas Regional on March 4th! Check out the photo album from their performance! You can check out Crossmen Winds at the following events: March 11 – WGI Houston March 24 – TCGC San Marcos April 8 – TCGC State Championships April 22-23 – WGI World Championships […]
Crossmen Winds have a new volunteer opportunity available! Crossmen’s new indoor ensemble, Crossmen Winds, is looking for a merchandise sales crew for their upcoming performances! There will be a small booth set up at the following WGI and TCGC events: February 18th – TCGC – Cedar Park, TX March 4th – WGI – Burleson, TX […]
The Blue Knights World Percussion Ensemble is pleased to announce the 2017 production, “The Cave”. Deep below the planet’s surface lies a dark place inhabited by a small clan of humans surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. Within this place, there is a cave containing a large crystal that can influence the emotions and actions of […]
Founded just a few years ago as a program of BD Performing Arts, the Blue Devils Special Needs Guard exists to provide excellent learning and performance experiences for young people who aspire to achieve greatness. The program encourages its performers to overcome obstacles, to learn the value of teamwork, and to appreciate the joy of […]
The BD Winter Guard has been a staple in the Winter Guard activity for decades, competing in the A Class of the California Color Guard Circuit and participating in several WGI regional shows each year. In 2016, the BD Winter Guard was awarded “Most Entertaining Color Guard” by CCGC. For 2017, the staff is designing […]
This week the Crossmen announced the design and instructional team for the inaugural season of the recently formed Winds group. “It has been our philosophy from the start that this group should include many of the designers and instructors that are already in place for the Crossmen Drum Corps,” said Joel Moody, current Asst. Corps […]
Founded in 2001, RCC officially became a program of BD Performing Arts in 2014. The ensemble serves approximately 45 talented and committed performers each year and competes in the World Class of the Southern California Percussion Association (SCPA) and Winter Guard International (WGI). Throughout its existence, RCC has thrived on its cutting edge creativity and […]
The Blue Knights family is saddened by the loss of the Blue Knights alum, Keith Nygaard. He is survived by his parents, twin sister Marcia, and brother Kenny. “Keith was an amazing member of the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble who deeply cared about those around him,” said Mark Arnold, Executive Director of Ascend Performing Arts. […]
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