Jon Vanderkolff & Michael Raiford give us inside information about the design process that led to the chairs, the 150 different costumes used, the color choices, the use of the singer, the front ensemble’s look and placement, and how all of these choices were driven by the show concept. You can listen to us above, […]
In a YouTube video introduced with a Vince Lombardi quote, Wyoming’s place in history as the first place to give Wyoming the right to vote and elect the first woman governor is noted. Add two more firsts to that list. Kristy Jackson is the first female corps director in the 61-year history of the Troopers […]
BD Performing Arts is pleased to welcome Shaun Gallant to lead BDPA as Executive Director. Shaun is a drum corps veteran and comes to BDPA from Vanguard Music and Performing Arts where he served as Director of Programs and led both the Vanguard Cadets and SCV to World Championship titles in 2018. Shaun was also […]
The Cavaliers, the 7-time Drum Corps International (DCI) World Champion, would like to express our gratitude to our longest strategic partner McCormick’s for its exceptional support in 2018. “This nonprofit performing arts organization relies on incredible strategic partners like McCormick’s to breathe life into our performance and our mission,” said Chris Lugo, Executive Director of […]
“It is our privilege to announce our 2019 Design Team. These individuals collectively bring great skill & experience that will establish a solid foundation for our creative programming as well as provide insightful guidance for the further development of our educational mission.” -Corps Director, Kristy Jackson “Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration […]
Crossmen Productions is thrilled to announce the 2019 Visual Instructional Staff! Under the leadership of Visual Coordinator & Designer Andrew Ebert and Caption Head Blake Daughtrey, the Crossmen welcome the return of many visual instructors along with the addition of several new staff members! Read more about the 2019 Visual Team by visiting their bios […]
It is with great sadness and best wishes that Vanguard Music and Performing Arts announces the resignation of Shaun Gallant, SCV Corps Director and VMAPA Director of Programs. After two successful years at Vanguard, Shaun has accepted the Executive Director position at Blue Devils Performing Arts and will be transitioning effective September 24, 2018. As […]
Scott Chandler discusses how the show deconstructs the painting and then puts it back together, all with that unique Blue Devils style. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
Phamily, friends, and fans are invited to attend the 2018 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet! This year’s inductees are Cindi Baumgartner, Becky Nelson, and Bill Riebock. Learn more about the Class of 2018 here. Hall of Fame Banquet Saturday, October 13, 2018 Forest Hills Country Club 5135 Forest Hills Road Rockford, […]
On August 7th, the 2018 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps hosted their Annual Awards Banquet at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. After the corps finished up a full day of rehearsal, the members and staff were released to get ready for the evening’s plans. Meanwhile the volunteers and cook staff were hard at […]
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