After a successful 2014 season and a ninth place finish in Independent World Class at the April WGI World Championships, Vanguard Winter Percussion (VWP) enters a new season with tremendous anticipation and excitement. Paul and Sandi Rennick return to the design team, fresh off an amazing summer with the Santa Clara Vanguard with the Percussion […]
The Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble is delighted to announce a key addition to the 2015 staff. Rod Kosterman will be joining as the new Educational Program Director for the 2015 season. Rod Kosterman holds a Masters Degree in Percussion Performance from Indiana University and a Bachelors in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas. […]
“Well, the idea came from two totally different things,” Director Rich Hammond said about the show concept. As likely noted by some, the program’s title, Copy of a…, comes from the Nine Inch Nails song of the same name which provides some of the music for the program: “The song came out right when we […]
The Santa Clara Vanguard Organization has established a part-time position of Vanguard Winter Percussion (VWP) Program Manager, based in the Santa Clara area, to address the administrative needs of the VWP Program, specifically in regard to membership and weekly operations. The person filling this position will work with VWP Director Nate Bourg and a part-time […]
Green Thunder Percussion (GTP), the 5-time WGI Championship Finalist percussion ensemble presented by The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, invites supporters to its thrid annual Bowling Fundraiser to be held Sunday, January 26, 2014. Lisle Lanes will host the fundraiser aimed to support Green Thunder’s seventh year as a key program of The Cavaliers. GTP’s […]
Cadets Winter Percussion is looking to add two members to the 2014 front ensemble: A vibe player and a rack player. Interested? E-mail rich [at] yea [dot] org, and click here for more information about CWP, including the 2014 indoor rehearsal and performance schedule. Read the rest of the article here.
The Santa Clara Vanguard Organization has established a part-time position of Vanguard Winter Percussion (VWP) Program Manager, based in the Santa Clara area, to address the administrative needs of the VWP Program, specifically in regard to membership and weekly operations. The person filling this position will work with VWP Director Nate Bourg and a part-time […]
Green Thunder Percussion (GTP), the 5-time WGI Championship Finalist percussion ensemble presented by The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, is now recruiting serious male students in the Chicagoland area for the winter season! 2014 marks the seventh year for GTP, with a history that includes one Winter Guard International (WGI) Independent A Class (2009) and […]
On Monday, October 7, a group of five Vanguard Winter Percussion drummers performed at a dinner fundraiser in Saratoga, CA for Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project. Former President Jimmy Carter was in attendance, and the members got to shake hands with him. VWP/SCV alumnus Adam Tsukamoto, currently a staff member for the Vanguard Cadets […]
In 2014, The Cadets’ long history of excellence moves indoors. Cadets Winter Percussion, a new indoor drumline sponsored by The Cadets, Cadets2 and Youth Education in the Arts, will take the floor in competition beginning in February 2014. Rich Hammond, YEA!’s Director of Performing Ensembles and the Director of Cadets2 Drum & Bugle Corps, has […]
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