The Carolina Crown Organization is now taking applicants for the Position of Drum Corps Director. Carolina Crown is a world class organization committed to excellence in all they do impacting the lives of all they engage. The mission of the organization is “developing lifelong excellence in young people.” Based out of Fort Mill, South Carolina, […]
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce Jordan Helwerda as Executive Director of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Jordan Helwerda becomes the 11th Executive Director in the Blue Knights’ long history of performance excellence dating back to 1958. He will be taking over for Mark Arnold who will continue in his role as […]
Pacific Crest is proud to introduce our drum major team for the 2020 season: Bianca Dulong, Ashley Kocour, and Jessica Galey! This year, Pacific Crest Drum Major auditionees underwent a pre-audition process, submitting videos with both an interview and conducting component to a panel of instructors and administrators for evaluation. Out of all the applicants, […]
Aidan Connolly lands back at the Colts for his third time. He marched in the Colts baritone section in 2015. After taking two years off to pursue his journalism degree, he returned to the Colts brass line to age out in 2018. Aidan had not been a stranger following his age out as he volunteered […]
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Mark Emery of Percussion Concepts and our Blue Knights ensembles! Mark taught high school band in Colorado for over 30 years. His attention to detail, strong work ethic, and desire for excellence were all tools that helped produce his bands’ success. His marching bands were named […]
On January 18th the Seattle Cascades, Bonney Lake High School and the Northwest Pageantry Association join forces to hold the premier winter guard event of the 2020 season. The Cascades is cohosting the Premier Event, the NWPA’s first winter guard evaluation and competition of the 2020 season. It will be held at Bonney Lake HS […]
Thanks to the generous support of alumni, friends, and phamily, Phantom Regiment is heading into the new decade with an additional $50,934! Their treasured gifts help us provide life-changing performing arts programs like Rockford Rhythm, Educational Camps, Band Festivals, and our crown jewel, the Phantom Regiment Drum Corps. Read the rest of the article here.
Inspire Arts & Music and the Boston Crusaders are excited to announce a new partnership with Stanbury Uniforms for the 2020 season. Under the creative direction of designer Greg Lagola, Stanbury will provide costuming for the Inspire Arts & Music ensembles. In this partnership, Stanbury will provide custom designed uniforms and costuming for both the […]
Three students discuss the concerns of transgender and non-binary members and share suggestions on how directors and instructors can best support them. With Kane Romero, Cal Campos, and Sara Bowden. 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 […]
What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched trumpet with the drum corps in 2004-2005, and mellophone with the Blue Knights Winter Brass from 2005-2007 Where did you attend high school Columbine High School in Littleton, CO Read the rest of the article here.
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