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BREAKING NEWS: Music For All CEO and President Jeremy Earnhart Steps Down
EVP Debbie Laferty Asbill announced as Interim CEO while a search is underway
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Matthew Carstensen
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We welcome a new contributor to GEM
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The Most Intriguing Marching Band Competition You Haven't Heard Of
While we at General Effect Media tend to focus most on the Bands of America circuit during the fall marching season, another circuit seems to be gearing…
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Six Takeaways from the BOA 2024 Enrollment Drop
Drum Corps show announcements are dropping left and right, for better or worse. Tickets are arriving in the mail (my Celebrations in Brass tickets…
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GEM is Onsite at Grand Nationals!
Also, a little explainer on a BOA Rule Change affecting tomorrow's performances.
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Matthew Carstensen
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Deep in the Heart: Total Eclipse
Arriving one week late due to reconsideration with so many pivotal contests happening this weekend (and also a fantastic opportunity for a pun that I…
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Aaron Blackley
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