Affiliations
Up-Front Footwear is a proud supporter and team member of the following organizations who are vital to the music community.
Calvalcade of Bands
The Cavalcade of Bands is a non profit organization composed of member schools coming together to compete on the interscholastic level. The motto of Cavalcade is "Education through Musical Involvement." It is our firm belief that controlled competition can be a positive educational tool wherein the processes of music education can greatly enhance general education and life skills.
Visit the Calvalcade of Bands Website
Drum Corps Associates
DINKLES is the Official Marching shoe of Drum Corps Associates (DCA), the world's largest organization of all-age drum and bugle corps. DCA strives to provide performers with stimulating and rewarding social experiences along with a competitive outlet. For more than 40 years, DCA has provided audiences with marching music's most entertaining productions.
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Texas Band Masters Association
For the last half-century the members of Texas Bandmasters Association have worked diligently to further the cause of instrumental music education in communities throughout the Lone Star State. As a professional service organization, TBA reaches out through its membership to constantly improve the quality of music education in Texas' elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities.
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USSBA
The United States Scholastic Band Association is committed to the services of band students, directors, parents, and fans across the country in marching, concert, and jazz programs.
YEA!
Youth Education in the Arts (YEA!) provides programs which allow thousands of talented performers to participate in pageantry events around the continent. Included are The Cadets and the US Scholastic Marching Band Association.
