Ever wanted a shout-out from The Cavaliers? Or wanted to give notice to someone you look up to and admire? Well this Summer is now your chance to do so! The Cavaliers introduce Cav-A-Gram! It’s just like sending an air-gram at your local competitions. Starting June 18th and throughout what would have been our 2020 […]
Dear Friend, Our Virtual Concert in the Park, originally scheduled for Monday, June 15 is postponed to a future date. Inspire Arts & Music is focusing our attention on the important community and national conversations around systemic racism, injustice, and abuses of power that Black Americans have faced. We are saddened and disturbed by the […]
On June 6, 2020, the Board of Directors for Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth, Inc. approved two changes to the organization’s by-laws. These changes were adopted as a result of the recent Covid-19 pandemic to make certain the organization can function legally while complying with social distancing and travel restrictions; and we are able […]
Cadets and DCI Hall of Fame member Tom Aungst will be teaming up with front ensemble facilitator, Neil Larrivee, and members of The Cadets percussion staff to hold a weeklong virtual percussion clinic. Featuring two separate tracks, one for performers and one for educators, this informative and interactive percussion clinic will be available to students […]
Wilbert Robert “Wags” Wagner, III of Manchester, Maryland, inducted in 2001 as a charter member in the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Associate Member category, passed away recently at age 83. His long career in drum and bugle corps activity began in 1943 and extended more than 60 years well into the alumni drum […]
Brad Green and friends discuss “In the Spring…,” a show full of incredible demand and crazy fast tempos in a year packed with great shows. With Andy Ebert and James Sparling You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest […]
In the drum corps activity, every person contributes to a larger whole; such that it is impossible to say “I” – only “WE.” We know that once our performers trade their uniforms and equipment for their street clothes, some face the added burden of racial injustice. Some of our members go from pursuing and achieving […]
How the show was created, allowing space for the development of musical and visual effects. With Chris Thompson, Todd Ryan, John Georgeson, and Marc Jacoby You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
Black lives matter. We are devastated that Black Americans remain victims of racism and violence after hundreds of years of subjugation. The murder of George Floyd is only the latest example that justice in America is unfinished. We oppose all forms of racism and prejudice. America must do better. We at Ascend Performing Arts will […]
The Madison Scouts family grieves with communities affected by the latest tragedies in our country, driven by systemic racism. As educators, it is our duty to establish a standard by which all people are treated equally and afforded the same opportunities to participate in performance, instruction, and leadership. We take action through our work to […]
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