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Vanguard Voices: Episode 3

Feb 14, 2021 | Santa Clara Vanguard, Blog Post

https://youtu.be/Nr6SyAfOy4w To honor Black History Month, three of our previous drum majors sat down with Kimberly Vernon to have a candid conversation about diversity in drum corps, experiences they’ve confronted on tour and the positive impact Vanguard has made in...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 2

Dec 31, 2020 | Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, Blog Post, Alumni

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RwXj5nkjDY&feature=youtu.be Introducing our new series, “Vanguard Voices”, a platform to highlight the voices and experiences of those who have come through the Vanguard organization! To kickstart this project, we will be...

This Saturday! Watch the VMAPA Virtual Holiday Showcase, Home for the Holidays ❤️💚

Dec 14, 2020 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blog Post

We’re excited to host our virtual holiday showcase called Home for the Holidays THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 5 PM PST! This virtual fundraising event will be hosted by Kimberly Vernon, a former member and current staff member who is also Miss Santa Clara County. The...

VMAPA & BDPA: The Future Starts NOW – Our Roadmap to 2022

Dec 3, 2020 | Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, Blog Post

For more than 60 years, Blue Devils Performing Arts (BDPA) and Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) have lived by one mission: to enrich lives by providing opportunities for excellence in the performing arts. As we face critical decisions through this...

Introducing A New Series: Vanguard Voices

Nov 20, 2020 | Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, Blog Post, Alumni

https://youtu.be/knEE3IkmzeM Introducing our new series, “Vanguard Voices”, a platform to highlight the voices and experiences of those who have come through the Vanguard organization! To kickstart this project, we will be sharing a collection of interviews from...

SCV Health & Wellness Committee

Oct 14, 2020 | Blog Post

With the evolution of the drum corps activity in the last decade, there has been a higher physical and mental demand asked from every performing member. With the incorporation of dance skills and maneuvering props on top marching, members are being asked to do things...