Join us in celebrating the life of legendary educator and tuba performer Sam Pilafian. Sam has been a long-time mentor, teacher, friend and confidant to Blue Devil members and staff alike. His amazing talent, love of music, hilarious sense of humor and dedication to all who came to learn from him was truly special. Read […]
To our Minnesota Brass Family and Friends: You are invited to attend an important Town Hall meeting for all Minnesota Brass stakeholders on Saturday, April 27 at Northdale Middle School. Lunch at 12 p.m. with conversation to follow beginning at 12:45 p.m. Read the rest of the article here.
The BKXperience-Perform! Clinic will return to Utah as part of the Corps Encore show (click for 2019 show info). The band clinic will feature full clinic sessions for battery, front ensemble, color guard, winds, and student leaders allowing for a greater number of students to participate. The BKXperience-Perform! clinic–sponsored by Ascend Performing Arts, KHS America […]
Get your tickets for the 19th Annual Rockin’ For A Cure ALS Benefit to be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Saturday, April 27th at 6 p.m. Hosted by alumni and friends of the Madison Scouts, the event pays tribute to Madison Scouts alumni, Steve Weekes, Mike McKenna, and Chuck Eikel, whose lives were […]
Impact Drum and Bugle Corps out of Orlando FL is putting together a group to perform at DCI Orlando Saturday July 8th. This is Florida’s only DCI World Class Drum and Bugle Corps Competition. We are seeking members ages 16 and up who have drum corps, high school or college marching band experience. We rehearse […]
Prog rock band Thank You Scientist, already known for their prominent use of horns (the band’s core lineup has full time saxophone and trumpet players), have teamed up with a 120-person drum line for the music video of their new song “FXMLDR” (“Fox Mulder” with the vowels removed, a tribute the legendary X-Files lead portrayed […]
It is with a sense of sorrow and joy that YEA! announces the departure of Jon Swengler from the organization as of Friday, April 12. “Jon has been a fixture over the past eight years at YEA! and has been a stabilizing force for the organization over the last several months in his leadership role […]
The Sacramento Mandarins is pleased and honored to announce its 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees. Please join us in congratulating Raymond Mar, Janet Wong (posthumous), Daniel Fong, Scott Jow, and Les Wong. These five inductees will join the Mandarins’ founders, who were inducted in our inaugural class of 2018. This year’s inductees will be recognized […]
The Blue Knights were founded in 1958 and became Ascend Performing Arts in 2010. The 1958 Legacy Roundtable was inaugurated at the 60th Anniversary celebration of the organization to sustain for another 60 years… or longer! BE A PART OF THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION Read the rest of the article here.
The Cadets are excited to introduce the drum majors for the 2019 season! Loren Gregory will be returning for her second season as a drum major with The Cadets, and she is joined this year by Daniel Regalado and Chris Martinez. The drum major selection process renewed with vigor back in November with 15 total […]
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