The Santa Clara Vanguard just completed our first camp of the 2005 season. What a turnout we had with over 350 participants. Check out the pictures.

The SCV Corps Director, Rick Valenzuela, and the design staff were all extremely pleased with the turnout and the quality of musicians and color guard participants. Rick said, "The weekend was great! Everything ran very smoothly, and it seems all of the participants had a good time even with the stress of their audition."

Stuart Shulman, SCV Drum Major, stated, "This weekend's camp was the most exciting of the five years that I have been a part of the corps. The horn line played through more than half of the entire show and put on a performance for the guard, drums, parents and staff on Sunday afternoon."

The December Camp dates are set for December 17- 19. Please check out the following link for more information regarding the December Audition Camp.

For more information and news on the November Audition Camp use the following link. Also check out the video accessible at the bottom the page after clicking on the link.

The Vanguard Cadets provide instruction for the beginner through the experienced member in the areas of brass, percussion, dance and color guard. Membership is primarily open to those between the ages of 12 and 18.

Beginners thru experienced participants are encouraged to attend beginning in December and January during our regular Sunday rehearsals at the SCV Hall. December 5th is our first "orientation" meeting. If you miss this, please come to any of the following rehearsals.

Vanguard Bingo is ringing in the New Year with a 40 game bingo Marathon. On Friday, December 31st, 2004 doors will open at 3:00 pm and the games will begin at 6:00 pm. The affordable buy-in is only $40 for 2 packs of 9 on cards and each additional pack is $5.00. All games will pay $250. Come early to enjoy a delicious dinner prepared and served by members of the Booster Club starting at 4:00 pm. This dinner is included with your buy-in. Also included is an ink dauber and New Year's party favor. Reserve seats are on sale now. Vanguard Bingo will be closed for the Holidays on December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th as well as January 1st. Our regular schedule will begin on Sunday January 2nd.

If you would like to volunteer to work the bingo session or help prepare dinner the day before or serve the night of the marathon, contact Maya at 888-640-1086 or at volunteer@scvanguard.org. We are preparing a full turkey dinner and are accepting donations of turkeys and/or other fixings as well. Your help is ALWAYS appreciated.

Two separate performances marked the end of the Fall Session for the children's program, Children's Adventures in Movement (CAM). On Saturday, November 13th, Mom's, Dad's, siblings and friends packed into the studio and watched as ten separate pieces were performed by the Fall participants, and everyone was pleased with the quality of dance that was demonstrated. Especially popular were the Creative and Flag performances. The next sessions, Winter and Spring, are two back-to-back 8-week sessions beginning on January 29th for kids ages 4-12. There are also three new Toddler classes on Wednesday mornings. At the culmination of the Winter session, CAM's Saturday classes will perform at the annual cultural concert.

Most parents agree that this program is one of the best experiences their child has participated in. The Winter Session has one of the highest return rates so far. Allow your kids to participate in a unique and creative dance class while experiencing the history of the Vanguard at the hall (as well as the new dance floor)! Even if you don't have children, we hope that you will please help to spread the word, and tell people that we exist! Information is available at the website below or by calling 408-727-5534 x18.

The Santa Clara Vanguard Booster Club is the heart of the organization. It is now time to get that membership renewed. Please check out the booster club informatiion on our website.

The Santa Clara Vanguard Booster Club encourages all of our alumni, fans, and friends to participate in the Star Membership Program for the 2005 season. Being a Star Member not only gives you great benefits, but you are actively supporting the organization through a monetary, tax-deductible donation.