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Win Up to $35,000 in “We Are Band!” Video Challenge
BAND organization management app creates video competition for scholastic bands. Marching bands could win up to $35,000 by doing what ... -
The D’Addario Foundation & Guitar Center Raise Money for International Women’s Day 2019
On Friday, March 8th, The D’Addario Foundation, and Guitar Center teamed up for International Women’s Day to raise money for ... -
Children’s Chapter Book Centers on Marching Band Adventures
Monsters and llamas and bears, oh my! Adam Beck’s fictional book “Grandpa Gristle’s Bedtime Tales: How I Lost My Ear,” ... -
Conn-Selmer and Notre Dame Grant Writing Course
Having appropriate funding is essential in the music industry, but crafting successful grant proposals takes a certain skill. After music ... -
Honda Battle of the Bands Plans Return in 2020
The annual HBCU marching band showcase, which took a hiatus in 2019 due to Super Bowl being LIII in the ... -
Gaia Herrick’s Story: Marching with Muscular Dystrophy
Using a wheelchair did not stop Gaia Herrick from taking the field in the Central Michigan University Marching Band. Central ... -
Varsity Spirit Announces Acquisition of Director’s Showcase International (DSI)
Varsity Spirit, the leader in cheer and dance camps, competitions and apparel, today announced its acquisition of Director’s Showcase International (DSI), ... -
Drum Corps International Announces Major Safety Initiative — Collaboration with NFHS and Varsity University Will Expand Music Performance Safety Training Programs
Indianapolis – Drum Corps International (DCI) stressed its commitment to participant safety today with an announcement of a national collaboration ... -
“Saint” Nick D’Addario Spreads Joy to the Street Musicians Across London.
FARMINGDALE, New York – Last year we introduced the world to “Saint” Nick D’Addario, a crusty, but genuinely kind-hearted version of ... -
Percussionists Jeffrey Moore and David Stanoch Receive 2018 Yamaha Legacy in Education Awards
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced the two recipients of the 2018 Yamaha Legacy in Education Awards: Jeffrey Moore, Dean ... -
Reconnaissant Pour L’Esprit de Corps
A special education case manager looks back fondly on his years in band as an important activity that taught leadership, ... -
Youth Education in the Arts Announces Sweeping Changes to Operations
Youth Education in the Arts (YEA!) Board of Directors announces broad changes to its operating structure to stabilize the organization ... -
New venue for European Music Games Finals 2019
Drum Corps Europe (DCE) are very pleased to announce the new venue for the 2019 Finals. They have closed a ... -
West Chester University School of Music appoints Adam J. Gumble as Director of Athletic Bands
PRESS RELEASE WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University School of Music announces the appointment of Adam J. Gumble as Director ... -
FREE Players and Community Living Hamilton
Though all-inclusive drum corps have some unique goals and challenges, they also have very similar outcomes. Here are more questions ... -
Sean King Cleared in YEA Inquiry; Cadets Remove Hopkins from Hall of Fame
Independent report finds no evidence that Cadets interim CEO Sean King knew of former CEO George Hopkins’ alleged sexual misconduct. ... -
UC Berkeley Hires Band Director Matthew Sadowski
PRESS RELEASE Cal Performances announced Matthew Sadowski as UC Berkeley’s Director of Bands beginning in August. In this role, Sadowski ... -
BOA and DCI Provide Future Music Educators Experience at Championships
Drum Corps International and Bands of America invites current college music majors to attend the 2018 DCI and BOA Championship ... -
UNC Charlotte Band Represents US at 74th Anniversary of D-Day in France
The UNC Charlotte “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band was selected as the official band to represent the United States ... -
Avant Garde Drum Corps Reunites for Flag Day Parade
After a 33-year hiatus, the Avant Garde Drum and Bugle Corps reunited this summer to march in the Flag Day ... -
Irondale High School Band’s Adventures in Greece
Traveling internationally helps band students grow socially and musically. Imagine traveling to another country to see ancient sites, visit ... -
DRUMLine Live Thrills Audiences from Coachella to Dollywood
The band behind Beyoncé’s Coachella performance heads to the Dollywood theme park with a rollercoaster of a show. Twenty-eight ... -
D’Addario Foundation & Hungry for Music Partner with Ace Hotels for Music Education
PRESS RELEASE Following a successful 2017 instrument drive at the Ace Hotel in Chicago, the D’Addario Foundation, Hungry for ... -
All-Adult Marching Band Keeps the Beat Going in Europe
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, ORE. – Oregon’s marching band ambassadors, The Beat Goes On (TBGO), recently completed their first trip ... -
USC Band Opens New Pavillion
The student members of the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band have their own space on the Los Angeles ... -
Music For All Launches Advocacy in Action Awards
Music For All, the parent organization of Bands of America and many other music education programs, has announced the Advocacy ... -
Minnesota Brass Inactivates, Considers Soundsport
PRESS RELEASE The Minnesota Brass, Inc. leadership and its board of directors have decided not to field a competitive ... -
Compete in the Inaugural National Collegiate Marching Band Championship Bowl
Originally scheduled for 2017, the inaugural National Collegiate Marching Band Championship will go on in Winter 2018 PRESS RELEASE ... -
Sean King Suspended by YEA; DCI Puts Cadets on Probation; YEA Hires Law Firm
Over the weekend, interim CEO of Youth Education in the Arts (YEA) and The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps Sean ... -
New Collaboration Sends Miami Music Project Students to Interlochen Arts Camp
More than 45 student musicians from Miami’s most under-resourced communities have been admitted and will receive scholarships to attend the ...