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Barb Glasscoe, one of Phantom Regiment’s most beloved and loyal volunteers, died Sunday, May 12. She was 65. She had spent much of her adult life as a Phantom Regiment volunteer and was vital to the tremendous look Phantom Regiment has on the field. She first volunteered in 1981 after writing a letter to the […]View the full article

Kick-off Spring Training with us next week with our nationwide Panda Express Virtual Community Fundraiser! Order online at any Panda Express nationwide using our fundraiser code, and 28% of sales will be donated to the Mandarins. Funds will go towards food, fuel, and housing for 2024! Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Hear about the Vanguard’s plans for this summer and beyond. With Russ Gavin, CEO of Vanguard Music & Performing Arts You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Day Two of an amazing rehearsal weekend is here. Did you miss out on the fun? Don’t worry! You’ve got one more shot to join us next weekend for another round of rehearsals and some exciting Memorial Day parades! ? Time is running out to be a part of our historic 2024 season! If you’ve […]View the full article

Vanguard Music And Performing Arts proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Apolla Performance Wear, marking a significant stride in elevating the performance experience for our esteemed corps members and staff. Established in 2014, Apolla Performance Wear has garnered acclaim for its pioneering compression socks, celebrated for their unparalleled support and comfort. As a female-owned start-up, […]View the full article

Vanguard Music And Performing Arts is thrilled to announce a new sponsorship with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs, ensuring our members can perform at their best while protecting their hearing health. The intensity and power of drum corps performances are central to our art form, but the high decibel levels of our music can pose a risk […]View the full article

Join our hosting panel as they dive into Drum Corps Tour Fees and what they are excited about for the 2024 DCI Season. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more! Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Did you know that securing your seats to selected DCI events through Troopers’ ticket block sales supports America’s Corps? The Troopers have ticket blocks for San Antonio, both nights in Allentown and all three days at DCI World Championships in Indianapolis. When you purchase tickets in the Troopers block, you can…. –Receive access to seating […]View the full article

Level up your marching arts skills with some of the best instructors in the world at this special, one-day PR Academy clinic! Join us for a day of learning from world-class instructors, interacting with current drum corps members, and performing on the field with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. The event concludes with […]View the full article

Go On A Water Break with 1934 Foundation co-founder Tom Maeillo. The 1934 foundation aims to support the marching music arts community while respecting and honoring its heritage. Host Nicole and Trish dive in deep about the foundation and Tom. Get more information about the foundation at 1934foundation.com Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Madison Scouts & Forward Leadership are proud to present a one-day summer camp experience for high school students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on June 22, 2024, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on July 6, 2024. Participants will spend the day engaging in visual, music, and leadership workshops led by Susan L. Smith–Madison Scouts Education […]View the full article

Presenting an alternative retelling of a renowned children’s story, BDC’s 2024 show “The Gifts We ReCeive” takes you on the journey of a boy and his life as he navigates growing up and growing old. ”The Gifts We ReCeive” is a BDC production that will surely tug at some heart strings. It reminds us of […]View the full article

As with how the balance of math and beauty is essential to the inner workings of nature, much of the world operates in juxtapositions and blendings of opposites. With this truth in mind, Blue Devils B is proud to present the 2024 production, “Sacred Geometry”. Featuring some of the oldest written musical works from human […]View the full article

Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs has offered us a discount group rate on their ear protection. Learn more about their product below. Fusion Core members, alumni and their families are eligible to purchase Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs at the price of $17.50/pair, discounted from the standard price of $28.95/pair. All orders must be placed by July 1, 2024 […]View the full article

The Sacramento Mandarins are proud to present; Vieux Carre? Learn more about the show here: https://www.mandarins.org/2024-show Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Silver Leaves Brass ensemble is opening this year’s performance schedule with a May 20 Victoria Day holiday parade in Woodstock, the first of about 15 events winding up in mid-December with an evening Santa Claus parade in St. George. The Woodstock parade was the traditional start of the Preston Scout House Band summer parade season […]View the full article

The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce that renowned educator Tom Santino will be rejoining the BAC Brass staff in 2024! Tom previously served as a caption head and advisor for the Boston Crusaders throughout the early 2000s and returns to serve under the leadership of Gino Cipriani. Read Tom’s bio below! Tom earned his […]View the full article

Drum roll please, we’re excited to announce our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees! Congratulations to our very own: Jim O’Toole Charles A. Poole, Jr. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

As we get ready for the beginning of the 2024 season and our first season as DCI All-Age members, we’ve rolled out a print-on-demand store where you can get your hands on custom Fusion Core merchandise shipped directly to your home. We’re also working on our merchandise for our merch tent at shows! Look for […]View the full article

Welcome back to the Meet The Bus Podcast! This week, we decided to call a quick audible and change up the regularly scheduled program to talk about some new partnerships that have been created recently with DCI. There has been a lot of negative news for Drum Corps International in the last couple years whether […]View the full article

Meet Robbie Davidson, our talented Quad Technician! Robbie brings a wealth of experience from teaching at various programs across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Currently studying Audio Production at the Los Angeles Film School, he’s a driving force behind our percussion! Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Vanguard Music And Performing Arts (VMAPA), renowned for its excellence in music and performance education, is proud to announce the launch of its latest fundraiser, Fueling Vanguard. This initiative invites supporters to make a meaningful impact on the lives of talented young musicians and performers of the Santa Clara Vanguard who dedicate their hearts and […]View the full article

It seems that Mike Duffy and Ken Norman shared a birthday, same day and year. Somehow, it makes total sense that these two giants were born under the same star. The old saying among drum corps veterans of a certain era was that if you never got to play Kenny’s “Auld Lang Syne” or Duffy’s […]View the full article

This Saturday, May 11th, join us for another rehearsal camp as we prepare for an exciting season ahead. Positions across our organization are still available. Fill out an interest form if you’d like to join us for the inaugural season of DCI All-Age! To all the moms out there, thank you for being our biggest […]View the full article

“LEAVE IT AT THE RIVER” takes us back to a time of simpler yet profound realities, where a lone wayfaring stranger embarks on a meaningful journey along a scenic river. The show ingeniously uses rustic piers and meandering ramps over a flowing river to mirror life’s twists and turns. Central to this narrative is the […]View the full article