http://www.bluestars.org/ Current news about the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps from La Crosse, WI en-us Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:14:50 CST webmaster@bluestars.org 60 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:12:52 CST http://www.bluestars.org/ Attention kids and parents! The Blue Star Cadets will be holding an open house on February 21. Please come to hear about what the Blue Star Cadets are about and have to offer. Refreshments will be served. What: Blue Star Cadets open house When: February 21, 2010, 1:30-3:30 pm Where: 3 Rivers Waldorf School 901 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI 54603 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:44:57 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/ The RSVP and audition registration page is live for the February camp and audition. If you have previously attended a Blue Stars' camp, you can rsvp for the February camp here: Returning Camp RSVP If you are auditioning for the Blue Stars for the first time in February, you can begin the registration process here: Audition Registration Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:17:48 CST http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=557 Andy Toppin, 21, was critically injured while serving his country in Iraq. He received life-threatening injuries when an EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator) struck his vehicle during a Military Police mission. Andy was quickly transported to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, and is being treated for severe burns to his arms and face. His legs suffered significant damage that required partial amputation to the right one. The Blue Stars and Blue Stars Alumni Association has established the Andy and Ashley Toppin Recovery Fund to help Andy, Ashley and their unborn baby in this time of need. If you would like to make a donation to help this young family, please send a check as follows: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:09:39 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/ The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to present its 2010 production, "Houdini." Harry Houdini was a masterful performer on a most unconventional world stage. Omnipresent, he transcended the individual venues of his time. Houdini compelled audiences to enter his performances, and as he broke through one barrier after another he liberated their imaginations with his own. He knew he could make an audience think and feel as he chose. Houdini knew the power of his art and he knew its danger. Join the 2010 Blue Stars on a journey through the sights and sounds, the mystery and danger, the life of "Houdini." 2010 Auditions Auditions for the Blue Stars' 2010 season will be at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, IN from November 20-22, 2009. Audition registration is now open. For more information, visit http://www.bluestars.org/audition/signup.php. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:20:02 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=552 The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Chris De Leon, Robert Barfield, and Kevin Ford to lead its visual program for the 2010 season. De Leon and Barfield are returning for their second seasons, and Ford will be back for his third season with the corps. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:09:56 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=551 The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Michael Shapiro to lead its very successful color guard program for the 2010 season. Shapiro will return as caption head and designer for the Blue Stars color guard, building upon the incredible success of the past two seasons. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:23:32 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=549 The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce Frank Sullivan as Brass Arranger and Brass Caption Head and Josh Talbott as Assistant Brass Caption Head for the 2010 season. Sullivan has been the heart and soul of the Blue Stars' brass program since the corps' return to World Class competition in 2006. Talbott has been with the Blue Stars since the 2008 season as an ensemble consultant and mellophone technician. Together, along with the returning technical staff, they will continue the development and refinement of the Blue Stars' signature brass sound. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:25:08 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=548 The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce Tom Aungst as percussion caption head and arranger and Neil Larrivee as front ensemble coordinator and arranger for the 2010 season. Both Tom and Neil were percussion consultants to the Blue Stars in 2009, and will fully run the percussion program for the upcoming season. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:29:23 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=547 The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the 2010 Drum Major selections. Zach Ashcraft and Mark Donahue will lead the corps on and off the field and function as the cornerstone of the organization's student leadership team. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:03:17 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/ Now is the time to dig deep for The Blue Stars - it's the start of the 2009 Annual Campaign! Donate now to receive Blue Stars souvenirs including unique "The Factory" collectible pins, while providing important financial support for the Blue Stars 2009 tour. The Blue Stars are a non-profit corporation and depend on contributions from our fans, alumni, and the general public. All donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Sun, 03 May 2009 21:47:13 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/ Are you a former marching member of the Blue Stars? If so, we want to hear from you! We're updating our alumni database and we need your help. If you're an alum of the corps, simply follow the link to update your contact information. As an incentive, we're giving all alumni who fill out the contact sheet a FREE alumni pin. No cost, no shipping, no strings. Get yours today and dig out your contacts to tell your old seat partner about the offer. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:52:08 CST Brad Furlano http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=502 Any credit card can send you a statement. This card lets you make one loud and clear! Get in step with the new Blue Stars custom Visa cards! Now, your everyday purchases can help us raise much needed funds that can offset the ever escalating costs of touring. The first time you use your new Blue Stars Visa card, UMB Bank will contribute $50 and they'll continue to donate a percentage of all retail transactions. All at no additional cost to you with no annual fee. You'll find it hard to choose from the 5 amazing custom designs but easy to show off your choice everywhere Visa is accepted. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:39:49 CST Tim Kviz http://www.bluestars.org/ Do you have an American Express credit card? Now there is an easy way to support the Blue Stars with the GivingExpress Program. With this program, you can either make a one time or recurring monthly or annual donation using your American Express card, or you can donate some or all of your membership rewards points to the Blue Stars. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:50:00 CST Nick Young http://www.bluestars.org/ You will find hundreds of stores and thousands of special deals and coupons in our mall. We get a portion of every dollar spent in our mall.visitourmall.com/BlueStars Also, we have set up a shop page so that you can find the online mall and other similar programs more easily Sat, 31 May 2008 09:11:21 CST Tim Kviz http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=489 We need your support! The continued rise in the cost of fuel and food has made your ongoing support more important than ever. The Board of Directors and the Corps Administration has been hard at work developing a number of ways that you can support the corps - many of which involve you doing many of the things that you already do today. The first, and perhaps one of the easiest, way you can support the corps is by simply searching the Internet. Mon, 05 May 2008 22:33:15 CST Eric Sabach http://www.bluestars.org/ Our online fundraising store has over 650 of the most popular magazine titles at up to 85% off newsstands prices. Purchase or renew your favorite magazine subscriptions and 40% of your purchase will go directly to the Blue Stars!