Fantastic news! We have familiar faces returning to the Mandarins as our ENTIRE design team returns for 2024! We are excited to see what this inspiring team puts together for the Year of the Dragon! Check out their full bios here: https://www.mandarins.org/programs/mandarins-drum-corps/design-staff/ Read the rest of the article here.
Geroge and Rob sit down with Alex Beltran who is the Boston Crusaders Battery Manager and the Director of United Percussion. Read the rest of the article here.
The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Mike Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Blue Devils Drumline from finals day with Rudy Garcia…who works there. Read the rest of the article here.
At the Mandarins’ 60th Anniversary Gala, Joseph Fong, Sy Miyasato, Mike Jan, and Kitty Chow were indicted into the Mandarins Hall of Fame for the Class of 2022 and 2023. They’ve given the Mandarins several decades of experience and volunteer effort to help make the organization what it is today. Read their bios and those […]
Another OTBH Interview!!! This time we speak with the passionate and inspirational Noah Gawarecki! (NOTE: We sadly experienced some technical difficulties during our interview but feel we still had a great conversation with Noah) What are your thoughts on what was discussed? Do you feel you learned something you didn’t know before? Are there any […]
Part Two of our conversation with Mike “Horn Doctor” Corrigan with stories from repairing at DCI shows. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.
Making an unprecedented gesture in its storied 47-year history, Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps today unveiled its Financial Roadmap for 2023, underscoring the Corps’ renewed focus on financial transparency, accountability, and a more intimate engagement with its wide circle of supporters and stakeholders. “For the first time in our history, we’re unveiling the […]
There will be a regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 am Central. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you wish to observe the open portions of the meeting or have questions or comments about business relating to Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth, Inc., please send […]
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the 2024 Blue Stars! This year we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of our organization and we can’t wait for you to become a part of our legacy! Auditioning for a drum corps may seem like a daunting task. You need to choose whether you […]
As we embark on our 60th Anniversary Season, we are thrilled to introduce the 2024 Blue Stars Design, Production and Caption Head Teams! “We have a highly experienced and talented team of designers and instructors who will engage our members and work to create a unique experience and production this season,” said Brad Furlano, CEO. […]
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