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Vanguard Voices: Episode 8

Jun 27, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

Celebrate Pride Month with our latest episode of Vanguard Voices! Three of our alumni, each of whom proudly represent SCV and the LGBTQ+ community, openly share how the activity played a part in their coming out experience, the progress they've witnessed in each of...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 6

Apr 3, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard, Uncategorized

Episode 6: In memory of charter member, Mel Canales Featuring: Keiko Kelly, Mike Munoz and Scott Pierson Through this conversation with some of our earliest members, we learn about “Milk it Mel’s” legacy and what Vanguard was like in the early days. Mel being...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 7

May 10, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

Featuring: Peter Ohno, Kim Wong and Ken Nakamoto To honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we talked to three of our proud AAPI SCV Alumni about their family support growing up, why Vanguard was their dream corps and what their favorite traditions were...

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mary Shiffer creates the Vanguard image

Mar 26, 2021 | Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

When drum corps fans think of the Santa Clara Vanguard there are a multitude of iconic images that usually come to mind. The eight-pointed star with the red V in the middle. The Aussie with the delicate feather sticking up. But for many, the image of the red tunic...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 5

Mar 21, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

Our new series Vanguard Voices is a platform to highlight the voices and experiences of those who have come through the Vanguard organization! We share a collection of interviews from alumni crossing different generations, talking about their unique drum corps...

Celebrating Board Chair Jennifer Bauman on International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #ChoosetoChallenge, and we can think of no better woman to recognize than our very own VMAPA Board of Directors President, Jennifer Bauman. Jennifer’s history began with Vanguard as a member of the front ensemble from...