MISSION STATEMENT

To educate youth in the studies of the marching band activity; To provide the opportunity for youth to achieve excellence by encouraging participation in the marching activity; To encourage physical fitness through participation of the marching activity; To give youth a better sense of discipline to achieve their present and future goals; To assist in the development and continuation of marching programs in school departments by creating another outlet for youth to participate in through the summer.

What we are:

The Crimson Brigade Marching Band is a parade style marching band. The Crimson Brigade Marching Band blends precision-based performance, with fundamental teaching of technique and mainstream musical concepts. We work on discipline, commitment, physical fitness. The program starts in April with rehearsals and continues until August with the beginning of the parade season starting at the end of May.

The Crimson Brigade is a part of The Bandmasters Youth and Arts Organization, a division of Bandmasters Marching Show, Incorporated. We are a licensed non-profit 501c (3) organization that is based out of South Shore Massachusetts but services all of Massachusetts. Our organization has existed for over 10 years and has demonstrated excellence in musical education and the performing arts.

What do we do?

The Crimson Brigade travels all around New England performing in different parades in the area. When possible, we perform exhibitions at different events in the state. In addition to our regular parade events, we take an annual trip to some far-away location. In past years, we have traveled and performed in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Florida. Special performances include: Disney World's Magic Music Days, Niagara Falls, The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, The Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Timken Grande Parade, Hershey Park, and Cedar Point Park.

This past year, The Crimson Brigade participated in The Lyons Club Convention Parade, The Red Sox Unity Parade, A Field Dedication to Bob Kraft of the New England Patriots and performed an exhibition at the Drum Corps International Show, “Sunday Night Lights”, hosted by the Bandmasters Youth and Arts Organization.