Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Marin
Name: Jacob Marin What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched in 2010, 2011, and 2014. Read the rest of the article here.
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In The News – Fleming Island Student Keeps Drumming
When most kids come into their parents’ room to tell them they want to play an instrument they may get a little excited, but some will probably wonder if their child will even stick with it. But when that same child says he want to play drums, then the parents might get a little concerned […]
Marching Roundtable 746: Designing The Bluecoats Uniforms
Greg Lagola takes us into the design process of creating 150 different looks for the 2018 Bluecoats corps and guard members. Careful choices of colors, patterns, and design made this special production a success. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. […]
Welcome Back: The 2019 SCV Design Team
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is pleased to introduce the 2019 Santa Clara Vanguard Design Team. Michael Gaines, Creative Director & Drill Designer Scott Koter, Program Coordinator Andy Toth, Visual Program Coordinator Paul Rennick, Music Coordinator & Percussion Arranger Sandi Rennick, Percussion Arranger JD Shaw, Brass Arranger Bart Woodley, Consultant Michael Rosales, Lead Choreographer Read […]
Darrell Griffin Selected For 2018 Ascend Volunteer Of The Year
Congratulations to Darrell Griffin, 2018 Lynn Lindstrom Memorial Award, Volunteer of the Year! The Lynn Lindstrom Volunteer Award was established to honor Lynn’s legacy of volunteerism. Lynn Lindstrom, Chairperson for Drums Along the Rockies since 1985, lost the battle to cancer in January, 2016. Lynn became involved with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps […]
Pioneer/DCI Update – September 24th, 2018
The Pioneer Organization and I are very pleased to announce the members of the “interim” Board of Directors: ? Dr. Cecil Austin; PhD in Education, school administrator, served on several boards, drum corps judge, brass instructor for Imperials of St. Patrick and Pioneer. ? Dave Campbell; B.S. in Music Education, Music teacher, served on several […]
2019 Spartans Leadership Team
We are pleased to announce the drum majors and guard captain for the 2019 season. Drum Majors for 2019- Emily Dawson, Matt Mackay and David Marshall Jr. Guard Captain- Casey Saitow. Emily and Matt are returning as Drum Majors from the 2018 season, while David will be a new leader as we expand to three […]
Marching Roundtable 745: Bluecoats On The Look Of “Session 44”
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 The News – Women Take On Leadership Roles In Casper’s Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps
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 Welcomes Shaun Gallant As Executive Director
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 […]
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