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Vanguard Music & Performing Arts Announces the Return of the Vanguard Cadets in 2027

Jul 3, 2026 | Blog Post, BOD Updates, News, Santa Clara Vanguard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Returning ensemble expands educational opportunities for young performers across California as VMAPA celebrates its 60th Anniversary SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Vanguard Music & Performing Arts (VMAPA) is proud to announce the return of the...

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Announces New Educational Initiatives

Feb 20, 2026 | Community Arts, News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Launches New Educational Initiatives Serving the Greater Bay Area Santa Clara, CA — Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA), the nonprofit organization behind the world-renowned Santa Clara Vanguard...

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Welcomes Brandon Byrne as Chief Financial Officer

Jan 31, 2025 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Welcomes Brandon Byrne as Chief Financial Officer Santa Clara, CA – Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is excited to announce the appointment of Brandon Byrne as the organization’s new Chief...

VMAPA Announces Jennifer Bauman as Chief Revenue Officer, Expanding Her Leadership Role

Nov 11, 2024 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Clara, CA — November 11th, 2024 VMAPA Announces Jennifer Bauman as Chief Revenue Officer, Expanding Her Leadership Role Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Bauman as its new...

Santa Clara Vanguard Announces Expanded Partnership with Dynasty Percussion

Aug 6, 2024 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Clara Vanguard Announces Expanded Partnership with Dynasty Percussion Santa Clara, CA – August 6 – The Santa Clara Vanguard is excited to unveil an expanded partnership with Dynasty Percussion. Building on our existing collaboration,...

VMAPA CEO Update / $100K Fundraising Match

Aug 4, 2024 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

August 3, 2024 Dear Friends, Family, and Fans of VMAPA, As we head into the final week of the 2024 drum corps season, I am pleased to share updates and good news from both the road and the home office. I am immensely proud of the hard work and dedication...