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A-Corps Director Ivan De La Cruz Steps Down

Jul 5, 2021 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

Whenever a highly motivated and driven member of our team leaves, their loss is felt by many. Ivan De La Cruz has been a beacon of kindness, motivation, and empathy since he was named A-Corps Director of the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2019. His humility and devotion to...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 8

Jun 27, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

Celebrate Pride Month with our latest episode of Vanguard Voices! Three of our alumni, each of whom proudly represent SCV and the LGBTQ+ community, openly share how the activity played a part in their coming out experience, the progress they've witnessed in each of...

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Announces New Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Leadership

Jun 4, 2021 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara, California – The Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointments of Jeremy Van Wert as its new Executive Director and Michael Kovalich as the new Chief Financial Officer. Van Wert and Kovalich shared the role...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 6

Apr 3, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard, Uncategorized

Episode 6: In memory of charter member, Mel Canales Featuring: Keiko Kelly, Mike Munoz and Scott Pierson Through this conversation with some of our earliest members, we learn about “Milk it Mel’s” legacy and what Vanguard was like in the early days. Mel being...

Vanguard Voices: Episode 7

May 10, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

Featuring: Peter Ohno, Kim Wong and Ken Nakamoto To honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we talked to three of our proud AAPI SCV Alumni about their family support growing up, why Vanguard was their dream corps and what their favorite traditions were...

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mary Shiffer creates the Vanguard image

Mar 26, 2021 | Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

When drum corps fans think of the Santa Clara Vanguard there are a multitude of iconic images that usually come to mind. The eight-pointed star with the red V in the middle. The Aussie with the delicate feather sticking up. But for many, the image of the red tunic...