Mar 31, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
When you come to Indy for the 2017 DCI Championships, stay and celebrate with us at the Santa Clara Vanguard Headquarters Hotel – the Downtown Marriott (clink the links for pictures)! The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown boasts 622 guest rooms and junior suites...
Mar 20, 2017 | Alumni, Community Arts, Events, News, Santa Clara Vanguard, SCV Winter Guard, Vanguard Cadets
It is an exciting time for Vanguard Music and Performing Arts and the Santa Clara Vanguard as we celebrate 50 years of history and excellence. In May of 2016, we sat down with our board of directors, staff, and a group of select Vanguard constituents for a strategic...
Mar 17, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
The Santa Clara Vanguard, one of the nation’s leading drum and bugle corps and performing arts organizations based in Santa Clara, CA, announced today that it is updating its legal name in recognition of its expanded mission as it celebrates more than 50 years of...
Mar 8, 2017 | News, Vanguard Cadets
It is our pleasure to announce that the 2017 Vanguard Cadets will be led by Head Drum Major, Joselyne Grace and Assistant Drum Major, Sarah Nishikawa. Both these talented young women served in drum major roles with SCVC last summer, and we are proud to welcome them...
Mar 3, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
The Santa Clara Vanguard is honored to announce our 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees. They are: Lou Avilla, Elaine Kono, and Kathy Pearson. These three notable individuals join the 20 previously-inducted SCV Hall of Fame members, including Vanguard greats like Myron...
Feb 14, 2017 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard, Vanguard Cadets
Vanguard volunteers serve as the heart of our organization. Made up of parents, friends, alumni and fans, they generously offer their time in a variety of ways including: preparing meals, fitting and washing uniforms, driving corps vehicles, fixing equipment, and...
Jan 30, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
Last weekend, representatives from Drum Corps all around the country came together in Atlanta for DCI’s annual winter business meetings. Topics ranged from judging recaps to SoundSport involvement and everything in between! It’s a great opportunity for...
Jan 24, 2017 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard
Behind (or should we say.. in front of) every great drum corps is a great drum major. Someone who can lead the membership not only on the field, but off the field as well. Someone who is willing to accept additional responsibility and take on new challenges. Someone...