Announcing the 2019 Vanguard Hall of Fame Class
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is honored to announce our 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees. Please join us in welcoming Marilyn Modesitt, George Brown, and Terry Maurer! These three notable individuals join the 26 previously inducted Vanguard Hall of Fame members, including Vanguard greats like Myron Rosander, Fred Sanford, and our Corps founder, Gail R. Royer. View the complete […]
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Join us for the 2019 Vanguard Workshop Series!
Are you searching for an opportunity to become a better musician, performer, or instructor? Now’s your chance with the 2019 Vanguard Workshop Series! For select dates in March and April, we are bringing our staff to YOU, as they present workshops on a range of topics from brass technique and contemporary dance, to percussion performance […]
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2019 VMAPA Birthday Brunch
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is excited to celebrate with you at our annual Birthday Brunch on Saturday, March 16th! The morning affair will consist of a delicious meal complete with freshly prepared mimosas, followed by the 2019 Vanguard Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony where we will recognize the achievements and contributions of our newest […]
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Sit in the 2019 Vanguard Ticket Block!
This season, the Santa Clara Vanguard will perform 28 shows in nearly 20 states as they travel along the 2019 DCI competitive tour, and once again we have set aside a block of tickets at select events this summer: DCI Southwestern Championship – San Antonio, TX July 20, 2019 at The Alamodome Premium Seating (Section […]
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2019 DCI Championships Hotel Info
When you come to Indianapolis for the 2019 DCI World Championships, stay and celebrate with us at the Santa Clara Vanguard Headquarters Hotel – the JW Marriott! (Click here for pictures!) The JW Marriott in Downtown Indianapolis soars 33 stories above the city and boasts luxury accommodations to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Just […]
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Vanguard Cadets name new Corps Director for 2019
As we approach the start of audition season, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is very excited to introduce the 2019 Vanguard Cadets corps management team! Please join us in welcoming Rob Shetland as the Vanguard Cadets’ new Corps Director, and Chris Roberts as the Vanguard Cadets’ Assistant Corps Director. “We are very pleased to welcome […]
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Meet the 2019 SCV Caption Managers
Following the recent announcement of the 2019 SCV Design Team and appointment of David Yunis as SCV Corps Director, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is now pleased to introduce the 2019 Santa Clara Vanguard Caption Managers! “This team is made up of world class educators who are some of the greatest minds in our activity […]
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2019 Youth Brass & Percussion Ensemble Auditions
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts envisions a world in which everyone has access to valuable life-transforming experiences through performing arts. That is why we are very excited to announce auditions for the 2019 seasons of our Youth Brass and Youth Percussion Ensembles! The Youth Brass Ensemble (YBE) and Youth Percussion Ensemble (YPE) are premiere performing […]
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VMAPA Holiday Gift Wrap-a-palooza Fundraiser is Back!
‘Tis the season to be jolly and help raise funds for Vanguard Music and Performing Arts! Once again, we are getting in the Holiday spirit by gearing up for our annual Gift Wrap-a-Palooza Fundraiser, and we need your help! We will be having our VMAPA Gift Wrapping Booth at Westfield Valley Fair Mall starting December 1st […]
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David Yunis Selected As New SCV Corps Director
With just over one month until our first audition camp of the 2019 season, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is very excited to announce the promotion of David Yunis to the position of Santa Clara Vanguard Corps Director! No stranger to the organization, David previously served as SCV Corps Manager and played a key role […]
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2019 Vanguard Cadets Audition Info!
We’re extremely excited to know that you’re interested in spending your summer as a member of the Vanguard Cadets! Whether it’s your first time auditioning or you’re hoping to return to the organization for another season, we are eager to welcome you. Your journey to excellence starts here! This season we are hosting one Vanguard […]
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Vanguard Performance at San Jose Earthquakes Game!
Sunday, October 21, join Vanguard at Avaya Stadium in San Jose as we help celebrate “Santa Clara Day” with the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team! The Earthquakes’ final regular season home match of 2018 will kick off at 2:00pm – but make sure you show up plenty early because we’ll be there jamming out and […]
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Welcome Back: The 2019 SCV Design Team
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is pleased to introduce the 2019 Santa Clara Vanguard Design Team. Michael Gaines, Creative Director & Drill Designer Scott Koter, Program Coordinator Andy Toth, Visual Coordinator Paul Rennick, Music Coordinator & Percussion Arranger Sandi Rennick, Percussion Arranger JD Shaw, Brass Arranger Bart Woodley, Consultant Michael Rosales, Lead Choreographer As you may notice, […]
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News from Vanguard Music and Performing Arts
It is with great sadness and best wishes that Vanguard Music and Performing Arts announces the resignation of Shaun Gallant, SCV Corps Director and VMAPA Director of Programs. After two successful years at Vanguard, Shaun has accepted the Executive Director position at Blue Devils Performing Arts and will be transitioning effective September 24, 2018. As […]
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Vanguard Cadets Launch California Initiative
Every year around this time, the Board of Directors and VMAPA Management team take a hard look at each program to make sure VMAPA is staying true to its mission and operating within a budget. Changes are then considered within all programs, which is normal, especially for an innovative and forward-thinking organization like VMAPA. The […]
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Vanguard at Santa Clara’s Art & Wine Festival
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival returns on September 15 & 16 to celebrate 38 years of bringing our community together! With nearly 60,000 people in attendance each year, this annual event features the talents of local and regional artists with 165 arts and crafts booths to visit, 25 community food vendors, six vintners pouring […]
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2019 Vanguard Auditions
We’re extremely excited to know that you’re interested in spending your summer as a member of our Vanguard Family! Whether it’s your first time auditioning or you’re hoping to return to the organization for another season, we are eager to welcome you. Your journey to excellence starts here, with just 3 easy steps! Step 1: […]
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Miss Amana Update: How You Can Help
Following this morning’s unfortunate news, we have been amazed by the outpouring of love and support from our drum corps community. To all the parents, alumni, and fans who have reached out with donations and have offered to help volunteer – thank you! Rest assured that the corps will not miss a meal, due to […]
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SCV Kitchen Truck Involved in Accident, Driver is Safe
Early this morning, July 17, Santa Clara Vanguard’s mobile kitchen truck, lovingly known as Miss Amana, was involved in a single-vehicle accident along KS-99 while traveling to Oklahoma following the corps’ performance in El Dorado, KS. The driver of Miss Amana is safe while only sustaining minor injuries. “We are thankful to those who first […]
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SCVC 2018: “Off The Wall”
For millennia, all artists have been captivated by the simple question, “What will happen next?” And when the answer surprises us – a left turn when we expect to go right; silence instead of cacophony – we lean in, curious. An unfulfilled expectation can suddenly shift our view of an idea, another person, or even […]
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