Ascend Performing Arts is a non-profit youth performing arts organization dedicated to transforming young people into incredible, high performance adults using marching music as its vehicle. Emphasis is on Education, Performing Ensembles, Events and Entertainment.
Testimonials
Mark Arnold
Ascend Performing Arts, Chief Executive Officer
Ascend Performing Arts is dedicated to transforming hard working kids into high performance adults through the lessons that only musical performance provides. The Ascend programs have grown into a multi-faceted, internationally recognized youth performance and event organization directly impacting thousands of young people each year.
Through the years, our greatest strength as an organization has always been in our mission, focused upon the development of the young people we serve. Their desire is to be a part of something special and to perform with others who are passionate about their craft. They come to join each other in a common pursuit... a pursuit of perfection in performance... a pursuit of greatness. In the process, they are transformed into incredible human beings.
Becky Paschke
Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps member
Assistant Principal & Activities Director, Conifer High School, CO
Deciding to audition for the Blue Knights when I was 15 years old was one of the best decisions in my life.Â
The Blue Knights instantly became my family and the lessons I learned from the Blue Knights are invaluable in my life today.
BJ Brooks
Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps Member â94, â95Â
Tour Director â97, â98Â
Professor of Music Theory & CompositionÂ
Director of the Sound of West Texas Marching Band West Texas A&M University
As a member of the Blue Knights, the work ethic, attention to detail, love for teaching and community engagement I witnessed was a life changing experience.
The Blue Knights are bonded by a common passion for growth that will continue to impact thousands of young people.