Introducing the 2021 Vanguard Hall of Fame Class

Feb 26, 2021 | Alumni, Events, Hall of Fame, News

Vanguard Music & Performing Arts is proud to announce the 2021 Vanguard Hall of Fame Class. This year we have the pleasure of announcing Brian Marsalli, Gordon Henderson, and Michael Zapanta as our most recent inductees. These three deserving pillars of Vanguard history have given so much time and experience over the years fundamentally impacting the organization and quality of the programs we have.

We congratulate Brian, Gordon, and Michael on receiving this great honor and we thank each of them for the hard work and legacy they’ve left with Vanguard. Watch them receive this honor at the Vanguard Virtual Birthday Dinner Saturday, March 13 at 3 p.m. PST.

Tickets for the Vanguard Virtual Birthday Dinner can be purchased here

 

 

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