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2023 Production: Sinnerman

Presenting our 2023 production, Sinnerman. Featuring music inspired from: Sinnerman — Nina Simone Take me to Church — Hozier Smile — Nat King Cole Swing Symphony (4th Movement) — Wynton Marsalis Présage — Univers Zero I’m Tired — Labyrinth and Zendaya Read the rest of the article here.

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DCI Capital Classic Volunteer Sign-Up

The annual Capital Classic is being held at West Park High School in Roseville on Monday, July 10th. We need over 40 volunteers to make this year’s event a success. Please consider helping out with this important fundraiser. Sign up quickly before all of the best spots are taken!! Students are welcome to volunteer this […]

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Spirit of Atlanta Launches ANGLE: A Revolutionary Performance Program for Special Needs Students

Spirit of Atlanta, a renowned performing arts organization, is proud to announce the launch of ANGLE (All Needs Guard Leadership Experience), a groundbreaking program designed to offer special needs students in the Atlanta area unique performance opportunities they otherwise might not have the chance to experience. This is the first of Spirit of Atlanta’s plan […]

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2023 Blue Stars Mail Drops

Blue Stars Members, Volunteers, and Staff love to get mail! Here are the mail drop locations for the 2023 season. If sending a package, please consider the size of the item and the large volume of mail we receive. If the mail does not arrive by the dates specified below, we will attempt to have […]

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Inside the Arc – Dave Hill: A Beautiful Mind

The 1968 Des Plaines Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps marching down a street in a parade

It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere mortals. This is a benefit to all of course, since they provide us with the inspiration to achieve our aspirations. Dave Hill was one such fountain of inspiration. This is not to say that he himself […]

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Presenting Our 2023 Production: White Whale

Boston Crusaders’ production of White Whale is inspired by Herman Melville’s great American Novel, Moby Dick. It offers a turbulent ocean adventure filled with gritty characters while exploring the realms of philosophy, science, history, and politics with intrigue and insight. This is the story of Captain Ahab’s self-destructive obsession with the white whale, called Moby […]

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MCYA receives grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation

Music City Youth in the Arts (MCYA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant through the Nashville Predators Foundation. This grant will go towards supporting the organization’s mission to provide accessible and experiential education in music and visual performance arts. “We are absolutely thrilled to have received this grant from […]

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2023 Cadets April Camp Recap

The last camp of 2023 was exciting, rigorous, and just plain fun. There’s nothing quite like April Camp. So much work goes into such a short time together, with all the anticipation of a new summer hanging in the air: In just 20 days, The Cadets move in for their 89th season. With the color […]

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Rick Woodall Named A DCI Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to our beloved Rick Woodall on being named one of Drum Corps International’s 2023 Volunteers of the Year! As our longtime fleet manager, board of directors member, and relentless supporter, we couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this award. Thank you Rick for your years of service and support of the Boston Crusaders! […]

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BKXperience-Perform! Clinic Returns to Drums Along the Rockies

For the 5th year, the BKXperience-Perform! Clinic returns to the Drums Along the Rockies. 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 “Academic Alliance” Jupiter Band Instruments, […]

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