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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SCV 2018: “Babylon”
In a time when words fail, music and movement become the foundation upon which to communicate, and serve as the building blocks to once again unite humanity. This summer, the Santa Clara Vanguard is proud to present their 2018 program – “Babylon” The infamous story of the City of Babylon tells of a utopian society […]
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The Vanguard Experience: Ashland, OR
Year after year we work hard to provide our members with the best possible VANGUARD EXPERIENCE, and now we want to share that with you! Join us for this new and exciting marching music clinic, aimed at providing students with a deeper look into what it’s like to be part of a world class drum […]
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DCI 2018: Vanguard HQ Hotel & Banquet
When you come to Indianapolis for the 2018 DCI Championships, stay and celebrate with us at the Santa Clara Vanguard Headquarters Hotel – the JW Marriott (clink the links 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 steps from […]
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DCI West Skybox Tickets
The incredible sights and sounds of drum corps are returning to Stanford Stadium on Saturday, June 23! DCI West is one of the biggest drum corps shows on the West Coast, and we want to make sure you have the best seats in the house. To get your tickets in the Vanguard Skybox, simply call […]
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Celebrate with us at the Vanguard End of Season Banquet!
We would like to invite you to celebrate with us at the 2018 Vanguard End of Season Banquet in Indianapolis! The day after DCI World Class Finals, we will all come together at the JW Marriott to recognize the outstanding season-long achievements of the Santa Clara Vanguard and Vanguard Cadets. When: Sunday, August 12 from 10:30 AM to […]
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Pacific Procession 2018
Coming this summer, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is proud to present Pacific Procession, one of the Bay Area’s most exciting drum corps events of 2018! Join us on Monday, June 25 at Santa Clara High School for this year’s show featuring Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, and our special guest the Troopers from Casper, […]
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Flags, Equipment, and Costumes for Sale!
The Santa Clara Vanguard has various flags, equipment, and costumes available for sale from previous seasons of the Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets, Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard and Vanguard Winter Percussion. If you’re interested in purchasing, or for more specifics, please e-mail: Sales@scvanguard.org or call: 408-727-5532 x15. VANGUARD 2017: OUROBOROS COSTUME 47 – White and Red Tunics (1-XS, 20-S, […]
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Announcing the 2018 Vanguard Hall of Fame Class
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is honored to announce our 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees. Please join us in welcoming JW Koester, Stephenie Hebert, and Dan Smith! These three notable individuals join the 23 previously inducted SCV 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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VMAPA Receives Generous Donation from Rudolph & Sletten
In a ceremony held on January 9, 2018, Rudolph & Sletten employees generously presented a check for $4,744 to Vanguard Music and Performing Arts through the company’s Leo Jansing Fund! Named in memory of the man who served as the company’s Vice President and Chief Estimator for many years, the Leo Jansing Fund exists to support one […]
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2018 VMAPA Birthday Brunch
Happy 51st Birthday Santa Clara Vanguard! The 2018 Silent Auction is now live with items including electronics, sports tickets, wine tastings, travel packages, and more! We’re even auctioning off a few special pieces from SCV history. Click here to check it out and start bidding today! Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is proud to celebrate […]
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Submit Your VMAPA Hall of Fame Nominations
The time has come once again to submit your nominations for the VMAPA Hall of Fame! Established in 2012, the VMAPA Hall of Fame serves to recognize and honor volunteers, staff and performers of Vanguard Music and Performing Arts programs who have played a significant and long-term role in the advancement of our organization. Each […]
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