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#DoSomething: Understanding Race, History, and Why You Need to Be an Ally

On July 22, 2020, in News

On Friday July 17th, the BAC community gathered on Zoom for an important conversation around race, history, and the importance of being an ally. The discussion was led by guest speaker LeRon Barton, an accomplished author and speaker on race, mass incarceration, and social justice. Over the nearly three hour…

2020 Membership Performs Virtual Corps Song

On July 2, 2020, in News

Over the last few months, we’ve been posting, singing, and proudly wearing t-shirts with the words “We Will Never Die.” More than just a slogan, these words are lyrics to our corps song, “Giant.” Like the Boston Crusaders, our corps song comes with a deep history rooted in tradition. First…

Virtual Concert in the Park Postponed

On June 8, 2020, in Events, News

Dear Friend, Our Virtual Concert in the Park, originally scheduled for Monday, June 15 is postponed to a future date. Inspire Arts & Music is focusing our attention on the important community and national conversations around systemic racism, injustice, and abuses of power that Black Americans have faced. We are…

Giving Day 2020 Recap

On May 22, 2020, in News

On Saturday, May 16th, Crusader Nation came together to celebrate our first Giving Day. On what was supposed to be an exciting move-ins weekend, family, friends, and alumni instead joined together virtually to celebrate the corps of past, present, and future. Through a series of live streams throughout the day,…

Brass Pedagogy Discussions Coordinated with the University of Utah

On May 8, 2020, in Events, News

In coordination with BACBrass staff member Steve Bentley and the University of Utah, we are pleased to share a series of four brass discussions this month. Brass players of all levels are welcome to join these FREE 30 minute Zoom calls with four amazing trumpet players/teachers. Educators and players include…

Concert in the Park 2020 Goes Virtual

On May 6, 2020, in Events, News

The Concert in the Park program will pivot to a virtual platform for June 15. While we are hopeful that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston will start to open in stages soon, we know that using a virtual platform is the most responsible thing we can…

Bridging the Generations and the Distance

On April 29, 2020, in News

Bridging the generations and the distance, members of two pivotal years of the Boston Crusaders had the unique opportunity to connect over the weekend. On Saturday night, the 80th Anniversary corps consisting of our current 2020 members, and the 50th Anniversary Corps (alumni from the 1990 corps) met over Zoom…

BACBrass Goes Digital

On April 27, 2020, in News

With shelter in place orders keeping the 2020 Boston Crusaders apart, it almost felt impossible to make music together again this season. Thanks to the help of technology, the BACBrass is able rehearse and perform some of their favorites despite the distance! Over the last few weeks, the BACBrass joined…

Update on the 2020 Season

On March 26, 2020, in News

It is with deep emotion that I communicate the reality of the 2020 Boston Crusaders and Drum Corps International summer cancelation. The Inspire Arts & Music Board of Directors and administration remain steadfast and committed to continuing our mission in 2021 and beyond. While the shock of this settles in,…

IAM Receives Mass Cultural Council Grants for Needed Riverside Theater Renovations

On March 20, 2020, in News

In June 2019, Inspire Arts & Music Inc. was awarded two grants from Mass Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund: The Systems Replacement Grant in the amount of $7,000 and the Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grant for $30,000. Both grants required IAM to raise matching funds, which IAM successfully completed in…