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VMAPA strives to create a positive atmosphere where young people can grow and mature into responsible young adults.

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Bingo

Vanguard Bingo is our organization’s flagship fundraiser, providing a significant portion of our operating revenues and financial support.

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Latest News

COVID-19 Update: Vanguard Cancels Summer Tour

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA), parent organization of the world champion Vanguard and Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Santa Clara, California, today announced that neither the Vanguard nor the Vanguard Cadets will travel or perform across the country this summer. The decision corresponds with the cancellation of the 2020 Drum Corps […]

COVID-19 Update: April Camps

Last evening, in a special teleconference meeting with the Voting Membership of DCI, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts has agreed to cancel our IN-PERSON April Camp meetings. Instead, Vanguard staff will be working with students through teleconferencing and other online opportunities. Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is asking its membership to adhere to CDC recommendations […]

COVID-19 Update: Vanguard Bingo

As many of you may know, the Bay Area is under a strict “Shelter In Place” order for the coming weeks. Therefore, under the direction of the Santa Clara Health District, all Bingo operations in our area are forced to close due to the Coronavirus. This includes our Vanguard Bingo operations which provide a majority […]

Vanguard Responds to Coronavirus in Santa Clara County

In recent weeks, the Bay Area has made national news with an outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) that has seen 14 confirmed cases in Santa Clara County as of March 4, 2020. Due to this growing concern, and in an effort to protect our members and staff, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts will be […]

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SCV 2020: What Are You Waiting For?

“There’s no time like the present, and there’s no place like Santa Clara!” – Terri Waldron, Color Guard (SCV 17-19) Auditions start THIS week but there is still time to sign up and start your drum corps journey with SCV. Visit scvanguard.org/2020 to learn more and RSVP!