Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce a partnership between the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and MakeMusic, Inc, (MakeMusic.com), a Boulder company that develops innovative solutions that transform how music is composed, taught, learned, and performed. “We are very excited to partner with MakeMusic as it aligns with the Ascend Performing Arts mission […]
We have launched a crowd sourced fundraiser to offset an unexpected expense of a new equipment trailer in 2018. After severe weather in the Northeast, the trailer has had leaking that has caused damage beyond a reasonable repair for the age of the truck. We are hoping our fans will be able to support us […]
We are thrilled to have Zach Sheller join our Administrative team for the 2018 season. As an Administrative Assistant, Zach will help the corps travel safely and successfully from site to site during our national tour, ensuring we arrive on time, charged up and ready to go at each of our competitive performances. Read the […]
The 2018 Drum Corps season is in full swing for the Seattle Cascades. The Corps enjoyed a very successful January camp with emphasis on Brass and percussion. A wonderful turnout in both sections has created a large pool of talent vying for membership as we move forward into February. If you’re looking for a home […]
The Academy is excited to introduce three additional talented staff members working with the corps within the Production Team in 2018. New to the corps will be Derrick Shannon, and Kim Kras, who joins returning member Chris Velez. Read the rest of the article here.
Watchmen are pleased to announce the Administration Staff team for the 2018 season. David Becker is an active Percussion Instructor and designer based in the Southern California area. This is David’s 5th year with Watchmen. As one of the co-founders of the organization in 2013 he started out working as the Percussion Caption Head for […]
Despite the snow and freezing temperatures, over 150 turned out for Music City’s January camp for brass and percussion. Auditions proceeded as the corps continued to work on their 2018 production. Stay tuned for a show announcement soon! Congratulations to those individuals offered a contract at the conclusion of camp. The corps still has openings […]
Fourth-year Jersey Surf brass section member Logan Franz has been selected to lead the 2018 Jersey Surf brass section in the role of Horn Sergeant. The Fishersville, Va.-native is currently attending James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where he is pursuing an undergraduate degree in music with an emphasis on Music Industry studies. At JMU, […]
Several representatives from the Jersey Surf’s instructional and administrative teams along with both of the corps’ recently-appointed drum majors attended the 2018 Drum Corps International Annual Meeting and Biennial Rules Congress, held January 3rd -6th in Indianapolis, IN. Every year, delegates from the World and Open Class corps of DCI gather to discuss issues facing […]
We are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame! Do you know someone who has made a significant and long-lasting positive impact on the Phantom Regiment? The Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame was created in 2016 to honor and recognize such individuals. (Read about the inaugural PR Hall of Fame here). […]
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