Welcome James Barnes as Assistant Corps Director
Ascend Performing Arts is excited to announce the appointment of James Barnes as Assistant Director of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. James brings
March 22, 2026
Michelle Ciriello is Moving Onward and Upward!
Michelle Ciriello, who has served Ascend Performing Arts since 2020, will be stepping down from her role as Assistant Corps Director and Ascend Project Manager
January 7, 2026
Jessica Glasgow & Brandy DuBose Join Staff
The Blue Knights is excited to announce Jessica Glasgow as Visual Coordinator & Guard Designer and thrilled to welcome back Brandy DuBose in the role
September 19, 2024
BKPE Welcomes Shane Gwaltney & Tanner Leonardo
The Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble is thrilled to announce the addition of Shane Gwaltney and Tanner Leonardo to the 2025 Design Team! Shane Gwaltney joins
September 9, 2024
Sean McElroy Returns to BKPE
Sean McElroy returns to the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble as Visual Designer for the 2025 season. Sean McElroy grew up in southwest Denver, Colorado in
September 5, 2024
Welcome 2025 BKDBC Percussion Staff
                  The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is
September 5, 2024
Felix Cruz III and Ronnie Pruitt Join 2025 BK Staff
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce two additions to the 2025 staff. “We are very excited to bring on board
September 3, 2024
BLUE KNIGHTS WELCOME ZACH CARRASCO
The Blue Knights are thrilled to announce that Zach Carrasco has joined the 2024 staff as our new Choreographer. Noe Gomez, Visual Designer, expressed his
June 3, 2024
Bliss Coleman Appointed as Director of Development
Ascend Performing Arts, a leading organization in the performing arts community, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bliss Coleman as its new Director of
February 6, 2024
BLUE KNIGHTS WELCOMES DAVID WALKER
Ascend Performing Arts is excited to announce that David Walker has joined the Blue Knights family as our new Ensemble Coordinator! David is a freelance
January 17, 2024