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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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Vanguard Bingo is our organization’s flagship fundraiser, providing a significant portion of our operating revenues and financial support.
Latest News
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Announces New Executive Leadership
(Santa Clara, California) Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA), an internationally acclaimed non-profit performing arts organization and the home of multiple performing programs including two world champion drum and bugle corps, the Santa Clara Vanguard and the Vanguard Cadets, today announced the appointment of board members Michael Kovalich and Jeremy Van Wert to serve as […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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A Message from our new Interim Co-Executive Director Jeremy Van Wert
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