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Neurodivergence in the Marching Arts: Finding Belonging Through Music and Movement

Educator Kate Sellers shares her story of late diagnosis, community, and self-discovery through the marching arts.

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Pronouns, Presence, & Respect in the Marching Arts

On International Pronouns Day, we affirm why personal, preferred pronouns are essential to building safety, belonging, and equity in our activity.

Oct 19 •

Finding My Footing: Growing Beyond Trauma in the Marching Arts

Laetitia Miron shares that healing in the marching arts isn’t about forgetting the pain: it’s about finding safety, reclaiming joy, and rewriting your…

Oct 10 •

Notes of Resistance: Sarah Connelly Makiyama on Composition, Gender, and Grit

Composer Sarah Connelly Makiyama reflects on how music, identity, and resilience shape her voice in the marching arts, reminding us that creativity and…

Sep 19 •

Out of the Closet and Onto the Field: One Trans Woman’s Experience in the Marching Arts

From critique rooms to tour life, Morgan Peters reflects on the realities of being a trans staff member in drum corps.

Sep 15 •

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Neurodivergence in the Marching Arts: Finding Belonging Through Music and Movement

Educator Kate Sellers shares her story of late diagnosis, community, and self-discovery through the marching arts.

Oct 24 •

Finding My Footing: Growing Beyond Trauma in the Marching Arts

Laetitia Miron shares that healing in the marching arts isn’t about forgetting the pain: it’s about finding safety, reclaiming joy, and rewriting your…

Oct 10 •

Out of the Closet and Onto the Field: One Trans Woman’s Experience in the Marching Arts

From critique rooms to tour life, Morgan Peters reflects on the realities of being a trans staff member in drum corps.

Sep 15 •

Fatphobia and Body Shaming in Drum Corps

Addressing body shaming and fatphobia in drum corps remains a major challenge, as harmful practices are often dismissed under the guise of injury…

Jun 8, 2024 •

What is a drum corps body?

As “body by drum corps” posts resurface each fall, it’s time to examine the culture and body ideals they reinforce within a society that already…

Sep 15, 2020 •

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