At the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our programs–Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble, and Denver Broncos Stampede–possible in 2014.
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At this time of thanks, I would like to say just how thankful I am for the fantastic donation and volunteer support over the last year and again at the Denver November audition camp last weekend!
The Ascend Performing Arts family is saddened by the loss of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps’ first director and long-time supporter, Ray Route.
We have a lot of laughs and share our experiences. This is a great opportunity for parents of a first time auditioner/member – even out-of-state ones that wish to come along and learn more about what their child is venturing into. What follows is an overview of what to expect if you come out to help us.
Music and arts programs are being cut and/or diminished throughout the country. Countless studies show that the benefits of these classes are vast and last a lifetime. What other academic subject or activity engages the whole brain and, in the case of marching band, the whole body? Something must be done…
Did you know? A Harris Poll found that 73% of CEOs from “Fortune 1000” companies were involved in music programs in high school. Read this article from Penny Ray about how music programs give our students practice and experience in skills that reach far beyond musical notes and instruments…
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps has been performing their 2014 production “That One Second” for thousands nationwide. The show and its concept that “life is a gift” is continuing to create waves in the drum corps community as people begin to reflect on their own personal “one second”. The following story was submitted to us by Joseph Preiser, a drum corps veteran, who was inspired to tell us about his “one second” …
With the return of the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps back home on 8/11, another amazing season comes to a close. And there were many reasons to celebrate “That One Second” this 2014 DCI season.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Drum Corps International recognized the 2014 Hall of Fame selectees who have left their mark on the world of marching music at the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at Union Station, downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
