Drum Corps International, along with DCI-member organizations the Blue Devils, Glassmen, Santa Clara Vanguard and Cadets, as well as our strategic partners Music for All, MENC: The National Association for Music Education and WGI: Sport of the Arts, have advanced to the second round of Chase Community Giving campaign which awards grants of up to $500,000 to deserving nonprofit corporations. Learn more and vote today at Tinyurl.com/ArtsMarchOn
The Academy
The Academy returns to the Tempe Center for the Arts this June for its 2011 edition of CenterStage. This year’s annual show will feature a special performance by the Boston Brass. Tickets are now on sale.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils are in the running for a $500,000 grant through the Chase Community Giving campaign. Learn more about the corps’ “One Music One World” initiative, and vote today.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights’ 2011 production is called “An English Folk Song Suite.” Check out the repertoire and more in a new preview video posted on YouTube.
Blue Stars
Blue Stars’ Grand Premiere and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 9 in La Crosse, Wis. Dinner, a silent auction, the premiere performance of the 2011 Blue Stars, and more, will all be included as part of the event.
The Cadets
Youth Education in the Arts and the Cadets are also in the running for $500,000 in the Chase Community Giving campaign. Learn more about the organization’s “March 4 Music!” initiative.
Carolina Crown
Whether you can schedule a day, weekend, a week or more, Carolina Crown is in need of volunteers as the corps counts down the days until the start of its spring training in Boiling Springs, N.C.
Cascades
The Cascades are hosting a barbecue and preview performance during Memorial Day Weekend in Yakima, Wash.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers posted a teaser video of their 2011 production “XtroardinarY” on YouTube.
Colts
The Colts have several openings in its brass and color guard sections for the 2011 season.
Glassmen
Glassmen are vying for $500,000 as part of the Chase Community Giving campaign on Facebook. Give the corps your support before voting ends on May 25.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts’ 2011 production “New York Morning,” will feature pieces from the Broadway musicals “On the Town” and “Oklahoma,” among other selections.
Racine Scouts
Several Racine Scouts members headed to Chicago recently to watch the recital of the corps’ brass caption head Raul Escobedo at Northwestern University.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard needs your support in the Chase Community Giving campaign. Your vote can help the organization win a $500,000 grant.
Troopers
The Troopers posted a montage of their April rehearsal camp on YouTube.
