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2025 Rebecca "Becky" Brown Memorial Scholarship
$135 Raised
$37,961 raised by 141 donors
38% complete
$100,000 Goal
Support the Next Generation of Musicians with Ascend Performing Arts
Home of the Blue Knights
At Ascend Performing Arts, you have the power to create a future where every young musician has the chance to thrive. Together, we can build a world where talent isn’t limited by financial barriers but is nurtured through world-class music education and performance opportunities.
Your support makes dreams a reality. Help a young artist take center stage!
The Challenge:
Right now many talented youth face an uphill battle, with a lack of resources and support standing in their way. But with your help, we can ensure they have the tools and opportunities to succeed.
When you give, you stand with Ascend Performing Arts as we provide life-changing experiences for young performers—helping them build confidence, express their creativity, and find their voice. You become part of a community that lifts up the next generation of musicians, creating ripple effects that will benefit communities for years to come. Every gift you make empowers a young artist, transforming their musical abilities and future.
Your Impact:
When you give to the Blue Knights, you become part of a transformational experience for our musicians. Your donation helps fund:
Why Ascend Performing Arts?
We’re more than just a drum corps. We’re a community.
"The Blue Knights shaped my life. I’m a better leader, musician, and person because of this program."
– Raymond Blakeslee
Where Does Your Gift Go?
Your donation supports multiple areas of our program, ensuring we continue to provide life-changing experiences for young musicians. Here’s how your contribution can make a difference:
Our Credentials:
Join Our Mission
Be part of something bigger. Please help us continue to provide life-changing experiences for young musicians. Every donation you make today brings us one step closer to a world where all young musicians can chase their dreams without financial barriers.
Leave A Legacy
Make a lasting impact through legacy giving. By including Ascend Performing Arts in your estate plans, you help future generations of young musicians thrive. Whether through a bequest, trust, or other planned gift, your generosity will ensure that the music plays on for years. To learn more about how you can leave a legacy fill out our legacy form.
The mission of Ascend Performing Arts is to further the education and growth of young people through participation in high-caliber performing arts programs that promote teamwork and discipline, develop leadership skills, and enhance self-esteem.
Vanishing extracurricular activities are a growing concern in schools today. Ascend Performing Arts offers a vital outlet for music and dance enthusiasts, evolving since its 1958 inception as a drum and bugle corps. With diverse performing arts programs, educational outreach, multiple events, and entertaining groups, Ascend has adapted to meet the Blue Knights' and the community's needs.
In 2009, the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc. Board of Directors initiated a restructuring process to better reflect the organization's scope and impact. In 2010, they unveiled Ascend Performing Arts as the umbrella organization's new name. Today, Ascend offers two dynamic performance programs, hosts premier competitive events in two states, sponsors high school band competitions, and conducts hands-on educational clinics. Members gain technical skills, become proficient performers, and even enjoy all-expense-paid international trips as part of the Ascend Entertainment Team.
Ascend Performing Arts uses its unique programs, educational outreach, events, and entertainment groups to teach youth independence, responsibility, leadership, and teamwork, nurturing them into responsible contributors to their communities.
Organization name
Ascend Performing Arts
other names
APA, Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps
1958
Tax id (EIN)
84-6037716
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
3538 Peoria Street, Suite 500Mailing
3538 Peoria Street Suite 500Headquarters
3538 Peoria Street, Suite 500Other
3538 Peoria St Suite 500Arapahoe County, CO, US
Phone
303-777-1937
Fax
303-777-9599