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Experience Timeless Excellence at the VMAPA Hall of Fame Celebration

Jun 6, 2023 | News, Hall of Fame, Events

Experience Timeless Excellence at the VMAPA Hall of Fame Celebration [Santa Clara, CA.] - The Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated VMAPA Hall of Fame Celebration, a night of extraordinary talent and tribute to the...

2023 VMAPA Hall Of Fame Inductee Announcement

May 12, 2023 | News

Santa Clara, CA. May 12, 2023 - Drumroll, please! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! We’re thrilled to announce the incredible inductees for the 2023 VMAPA Hall of Fame. Join us in celebrating the outstanding contributions of: Veronica Flores Chris...

Announcement of VMAPA Executive Director Resignation

Mar 8, 2023 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara, CA. March 8, 2023 - The Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) Board of Directors announces the resignation of VMAPA Executive Director Jeremy Van Wert with gratitude for his work with the organization. A mutual agreement will allow Mr. Van Wert to...

Santa Clara Vanguard Announces New Corps Director

Sep 6, 2022 | News

Santa Clara, CA- (September 2022): Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is excited to share that Gio Bastante has accepted the prestigious position of Corps Director for The Santa Clara Vanguard (SCV). Gio has been an active member of the administrative team at...

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts to Put Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets On Hiatus

Sep 1, 2022 | News

Santa Clara, CA- (September 2022) After much consideration and internal discussion amongst executive leadership, program leadership, and the Board of Directors, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is placing The Vanguard Cadets on hiatus. While the summer of...

Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Win Drum Corps International Championship

Aug 24, 2022 | News

Santa Clara, CA- (August 2022): Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is incredibly proud to announce that on August 7th, 2022, The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets (SCVC) won the Drum Corps International Open Class Championships! Winning this title through Drum Corps...