COVID-19 Update: Vanguard Cancels Summer Tour
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA), parent organization of the world champion Vanguard and Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Santa Clara, California, today announced that neither the Vanguard nor the Vanguard Cadets will travel or perform across the country this summer. The decision corresponds with the cancellation of the 2020 Drum Corps […]
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COVID-19 Update: April Camps
Last evening, in a special teleconference meeting with the Voting Membership of DCI, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts has agreed to cancel our IN-PERSON April Camp meetings. Instead, Vanguard staff will be working with students through teleconferencing and other online opportunities. Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is asking its membership to adhere to CDC recommendations […]
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COVID-19 Update: Vanguard Bingo
As many of you may know, the Bay Area is under a strict “Shelter In Place” order for the coming weeks. Therefore, under the direction of the Santa Clara Health District, all Bingo operations in our area are forced to close due to the Coronavirus. This includes our Vanguard Bingo operations which provide a majority […]
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Vanguard Responds to Coronavirus in Santa Clara County
In recent weeks, the Bay Area has made national news with an outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) that has seen 14 confirmed cases in Santa Clara County as of March 4, 2020. Due to this growing concern, and in an effort to protect our members and staff, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts will be […]
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Introducing the 2020 Vanguard Hall of Fame Class
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is honored to announce our 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees. Please join us in welcoming Paul Siebert, Sally Magee, and Bob Amaya! These three notable individuals join the 29 previously inducted Vanguard Hall of Fame members, including Vanguard greats like Myron Rosander, Fred Sanford, and our Corps founder, Gail R. […]
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Volunteer on Vanguard Hall & Fleet Day!
Are you.. Looking for ways to give back to your local community? Needing to fulfill some volunteer service hours for school? Wondering how you can help out your favorite nonprofit organization? If so, we want YOU to come out and volunteer at our upcoming Vanguard Hall and Fleet Day! Running a facility and vehicle fleet as large […]
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Vanguard Cadets Welcome Rafael Bretado as Corps Director
With 2020 auditions just over two months away, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is pleased to welcome long-time Vanguard staff member and alumni Rafael Bretado as Vanguard Cadets Corps Director for the upcoming season! “This is shaping up to be a year of fresh, exciting leadership for our Vanguard programs,” said Kevin Brooks, VMAPA Board […]
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VMAPA Names New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA), an internationally acclaimed non-profit performing arts organization and the home of multiple performing programs including two world champion drum and bugle corps, the Santa Clara Vanguard and the Vanguard Cadets, today announced the appointment of Brett A. Bernardini as executive director. “This organization is […]
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Used Brass Instruments For Sale
Could your marching band use an instrument upgrade? Are you looking for a new personal horn to play as you prepare for 2020 Auditions? Maybe you just want to own a piece of Vanguard History. In any case, you’ve come to the right place because VMAPA is gearing up to sell our current inventory of […]
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2020 SCV Design Team and Caption Leadership
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is very excited to announce a strong core of returning Design Staff and Caption Leadership, as well as a few exciting additions for SCV in 2020! “I am beyond thrilled with the team we have put together for 2020,” said Michael Gaines, returning SCV Design Team member. “Not only are […]
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Ivan De La Cruz appointed as new SCV Corps Director
Following yesterday’s 2020 brass staff introduction, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is happy to share yet another exciting staff announcement. Longtime member of the SCV Visual Team, Ivan De La Cruz will be stepping into the role of Corps Director for the upcoming season! “Over the last nine years, this organization has become a home […]
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Exciting Additions to the SCV Brass Team in 2020!
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is thrilled to announce several new additions to the SCV Brass Team for the 2020 season, as well as welcome back some familiar faces! Mark Nichols (Caption Manager) is returning for his 6th year as a member of the Brass Leadership Team, and his 9th year on staff with the […]
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2019 Props & Equipment For Sale!
It’s that time of year! We’re selling a wide variety of props and equipment from our 2019 program “Vox Eversio” that would be a perfect fit for your fall marching band or winter guard and percussion programs. Whether you’re looking to pick these up at DCI Finals in Indianapolis or have them shipped, we can […]
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SCV + TITAN FIELD FRAMES
This summer, the Santa Clara Vanguard is proud to partner with Titan Field Frames! From synth frames to custom speaker frames, we believe their quality products and incredible customer service outshine the competition and hold up to the Vanguard’s standard of excellence. “Titan has worked with SCV this year to bring several new products to […]
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VMAPA Launches Search for Next Executive Director
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) today announced the beginning of a nationwide search for the organization’s next executive director. Charles Frost, the current executive director, will participate in the search for his successor and plans to step down at the end of the current summer season to accept an executive management position out of […]
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SCV 2019: Vox Eversio
The Santa Clara Vanguard is proud to present their 2019 production – Vox Eversio! Throughout history, counter-culture movements have come about to express opposition of mainstream ideas and beliefs. From the Beat Generation of the 50’s, to the Hippie Movement of the 60’s, and even the Underground Punk Rock Scene of the 70’s & 80’s. […]
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2019 Vanguard Alumni Association Raffle
The Vanguard Alumni Association is pleased to announce the start of a major fundraising campaign to raise scholarship funds in support of all the performing ensembles of Vanguard Music and Performing Arts! The grand prize is a beautiful, limited-edition bronze sculpture created by 1984 SCV Alumni Danielle (Perkins) Ewanchuk. Cast in bronze with multiple patinas […]
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SCVC 2019: What About Us
In a year of immense change, the Vanguard Cadets ask: What about us? At the heart of their 2019 program, “What About Us,” is P!nk’s rousing pop anthem of the same name. This refreshing production reflects upon a social climate in which young people face a future made uncertain by leaders of a generation far […]
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Pacific Procession 2019
This summer, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is proud to bring back Pacific Procession, one of the Bay Area’s most exciting drum corps events of 2019! Join us on Monday, June 24th, at Santa Clara High School for this year’s show featuring special performances by the Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, and Santa Clara Big […]
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Bring It Home, Santa Clara!
The new Miss Amana will be ready before we know it, and we need YOUR help to make the final payment to bring her home to Santa Clara in time for the start of our 2019 season. We’re even throwing a “Welcome Home” party for the new food truck in May where you can come […]
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