In June 2019, Inspire Arts & Music Inc. was awarded two grants from Mass Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund: The Systems Replacement Grant in the amount of $7,000 and the Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grant for $30,000. Both grants required IAM to raise matching funds, which IAM successfully completed in February 2020. These grants will […]
Following updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the White House earlier this week, we are continuing to take strong steps to reduce the spread of and mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Today, in coordination with the rest of Drum Corps International, we are canceling the April camps for both Colts and […]
As many of you may know, the Bay Area is under a strict “Shelter In Place” order for the coming weeks. Therefore, under the direction of the Santa Clara Health District, all Bingo operations in our area are forced to close due to the Coronavirus. This includes our Vanguard Bingo operations which provide a majority […]
Ascend Performing Arts is closely monitoring the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what it may mean for Ascend Performing Arts activities and the Blue Knights ensembles. Recommended sites to follow are the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their updates and data as more is […]
The Blue Stars and the entire DCI community are unified in its commitment to protect performers, staff, and volunteers, along with housing-site hosts, fans and all who are associated with the tour’s nationwide operational structure. This commitment remains the top priority. April Camp The Blue Stars, along with our fellow DCI Corps, have cancelled the […]
Last evening, in a special teleconference meeting with the Voting Membership of DCI, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts has agreed to cancel our IN-PERSON April Camp meetings. Instead, Vanguard staff will be working with students through teleconferencing and other online opportunities. Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is asking its membership to adhere to CDC recommendations […]
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19, closures of educational institutions around the country, recommendations of the CDC, the President, and by the directive of DCI, our scheduled in-person April Camp has been cancelled. We are working around the clock to formulate a digital alternative, powered by Zoom. We will have more details in the […]
Greetings, In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Boston Crusaders and the entire DCI community have canceled their in-person weekend rehearsal camps for March and April, adhering to current guidance from the CDC, NIH, and the White House. As we monitor the unfolding situation, we are currently preparing details for a virtual April camp and […]
Drum Corps International (DCI) has released the following statement regarding the ongoing health crisis: In response to the most recent developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19), DCI convened a special meeting of its Voting Membership on Tuesday, March 17 via teleconference to discuss the current impact on the DCI community. Representatives from member organizations shared mitigation […]
Dear Phamily, Like you, we’ve been closely following the ongoing coronavirus. There’s been a lot of uncertainty about how this pandemic will affect our activity and our summer tour; we wanted to update you as soon as we had more information to share. Phantom Regiment, DCI, and our fellow corps agree that the most important […]
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