As we work toward a strong and successful return to the field in 2027, the process starts now, and we’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. A Drum Corps Steering Committee, led by Mandarins alum Dr. Anna Keck, has been formed and is actively addressing the challenges ahead while building a […]
At the recent Annual Meeting of the Corporation, the Bluecoats Board of Directors elected Jeff Mlakar as the organization’s newest Director At Large. Jeff’s connections to the drum corps activity, leadership in higher education and technology, and passion for non-profit leadership and volunteerism makes him an excellent addition to our organization’s board and to our […]
The PCYAO Board of Directors is proud to announce it has elected Pacific Crest alum and long-time Board Member Antoinette (Annie) Kveton as Board President. Annie’s history with Pacific Crest dates back to 2008, her first year in the color guard. After aging out in 2010, she spent several years as a color guard educator, […]
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA), the nonprofit organization behind the world-renowned Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps, is proud to announce the launch of two new educational initiatives designed to expand access, deepen instruction, and strengthen music education throughout the Greater Bay Area: the Vanguard Youth Wind Ensemble and the Vanguard Clinician Initiative. […]
Marching band, drum corps, and DCI history—this Black History Month bonus is a “cookout-style” conversation about the African American Legacy Corps and the history it’s honoring.
WGI season is coming fast — and the calendar is moving even faster than it feels. In this Water Break Weekly, Stephen McCarrick, Anne Turner, and Jeremy Denzer break down the biggest marching arts headlines you actually need right now: DCI’s “March Drum Corps” list of open 2026 positions, the official dates for the WGI […]
Rob sits down with Jim Casella & Murray Gusseck to talk about the 2004 Santa Clara Vanguard Percussion section among other things.
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For Drew Marquez, performing with Pacific Crest is about more than music—it’s about belonging to a unique community. A brass section veteran from Fullerton, California, Drew balances his time with Pacific Crest alongside high school classes, theater, winter percussion, and fall marching band. It’s a full schedule, fueled by a love for performing. Drew’s journey […]
With the support of Drum Corps International, the African American Legacy Corps is moving from idea to reality. The project, which is targeting a 2027 DCI World Championship Semifinals appearance, began as a series of conversations during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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