Ascend family mourns passing of Ray Route
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.
November 6, 2014
What to expect while volunteering for a weekend camp
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.
October 3, 2014
Marching Beyond Halftime
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…
September 27, 2014
18 Lessons Marching Band Teaches Our Kids: A Parent’s Perspective
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…
September 25, 2014
THAT ONE SECOND – A LOVE STORY
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” …
September 14, 2014
“That One Second” In The History Books – 2014
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.
August 13, 2014
THAT ONE SECOND — MARK’S STORY
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.
August 7, 2014
THAT ONE SECOND – A LIFE STORY
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 Steve Chleborad, a drum corps veteran, who was inspired to tell us about his “one second” …
July 28, 2014
Blue Knights Travel to Taiwan for Festival
TAIWAN – The Blue Knights recently performed in the Taoyuan Band Festival during their week international tour in Taiwan in May 2014.
June 15, 2014
Blue Knights Reveal New Look for 2014
Ascend Performing Arts is proud to present a new look for the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps 2014 Drum Corps International season, beginning a new chapter in the Blue Knights’ proud 56 year history.
May 18, 2014