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(🌐 linktr.ee/MAASIN) MAASIN is a community-driven nonprofit that fights for safer, more inclusive, and equitable spaces for performers, educators, and staff within the marching and performing arts.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a closer look at the history of women in Band and the marching arts. Understanding this history helps us recognize where inequities come from and how the marching arts community can build a more inclusive future.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we remember the persistence and resilience of the women who came before us in musical arts. Every woman who steps onto the field, the podium, or the rehearsal room floor helps reshape the future of this activity! Read our latest article here:
In the marching arts we talk about inclusion. But what does inclusion look like when a performer is rehearsing, receiving feedback, and performing in a language that isn’t their own? Québécois performer Laetitia Miron shares what it was like to march while thinking in French & performing in English.
MAASIN is seeking to connect with marching arts members or staff who have been directly impacted by ICE activity. If you’ve experienced an ICE encounter & are willing to share your story we want to hear from you.
📩 DM us or reach out directly to our Internal Director at karen.daubert@maasin.net
ICE activity is increasing across the U.S., and no organization should assume it “won’t happen here.” MAASIN’s ICE Safety Plan Template helps organizations think through next steps, roles, and responses so you’re not scrambling in the moment.
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ICE is here, and if you are a marching arts educator, director, or organizational leader, this moment demands your action, not your apathy. Our latest article “The Marching Arts Are Not Immune from ICE” is live now on our Substack. We will be sharing more resources and guides in the coming weeks.
Don't miss out! If you participated in the 2025 college marching band season, MAASIN wants to hear from you. Visit forms.gle/ogJeK1pajN9m... to make your voice heard today!
If you participated in the 2025 college marching band season, MAASIN wants to hear from you! Head to the link at forms.gle/ogJeK1pajN9m... and share your experience by February 15!
Last chance! Our March With Pride winter 2026 scholarship will stop accepting applications on December 31. Head to our website today and submit your application! This scholarship is open to any member of the LGBTQIA+ community who is a member of a WGI group. Don't miss out!
Help bring the next generation of LGBTQIA+ performers to the floor by supporting MAASIN this holiday season! Visit our website today and make a donation to the MAASIN March With Pride Scholarship Fund!
There is still time! Our March With Pride winter 2026 scholarship is still accepting applications until December 31. If you're performing in WGI this winter and you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, visit our website today and submit your application!
ONE MONTH LEFT! Applications for our winter March With Pride scholarship are still open! Apply before December 31 by visiting our website. This scholarship is open to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are performing in WGI this season.
Help support our March With Pride Winter 2026 scholarship today! Visit our website and make your tax-deductible donation to bring a new generation of LGBTQIA+ performers to the floor!
Here’s to 5 years of progress, and to the many more voices and stories we’ll uplift in the years ahead!
#MAASIN #marchingarts #MarchWithPride
This year, MAASIN celebrates 5 years of advocacy, community, and change in the marching arts! 🎉
We’re especially proud of our March With Pride recipients. Amari Lewis reminds us that our work goes beyond financial support, it’s about creating a legacy of inclusivity, resilience, and family. 💜
In our newest Substack article, composer Sarah Connelly Makiyama reflects on how being a woman has shaped her leadership, rooting it in empathy, adaptability, and collaboration. “Notes of Resistance: Composition, Gender, and Grit” is live now.
Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com
New on Substack: “Notes of Resistance: Composition, Gender, and Grit.”
Composer Sarah Connelly Makiyama shares how composition, identity, and resilience fuel her artistry in the marching arts and how creativity and courage can push our activity forward.
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Behind the uniform, there are stories that rarely get told.
In her essay, Morgan Peters reflects on the joys and challenges of being a trans staff member in the marching arts and the resilience it takes to thrive.
Read her powerful perspective on our Substack: maasinetwork.substack.com
We’ve moved to Substack! 📬
Subscribing means you’ll get MAASIN updates, resources, and community stories sent right to your inbox. It’s the best way to stay connected and show your support.
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New on MAASIN’s Substack: “Out of the Closet and Onto the Field: One Trans Woman’s Experience in the Marching Arts”
From critique rooms to tour life, Morgan Peters shares what it’s like to navigate drum corps as a trans staff member and why visibility matters.
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Big news: MAASIN is officially on Substack!
Check out our new Substack for essays, reflections, updates, and stories from our community, all delivered directly to your inbox.
Follow us and be part of the conversation! Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com
Big news: MAASIN is officially on Substack!
Check out our new Substack for essays, reflections, updates, and stories from our community, all delivered directly to your inbox.
Follow us and be part of the conversation! Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com
Join Our Team
Hard times call for bold action. If you’re looking for a way to give back and make a difference, MAASIN is where your passion meets purpose. We are organizers, advocates, and educators fighting for a safer, more inclusive marching arts.
Applications open through Sept. 14th.
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MAASIN Join Today! Want to be part of the change? Apply in our bio
The marching arts should be a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. At MAASIN, we’re making that vision a reality, but we can’t do it alone. Join our team of advocates, educators, and change-makers.
Deadline to apply: September 14th
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Join the Team!
Feeling powerless in challenging these times? Change starts with action. MAASIN is looking for passionate organizers ready to fight for equity, safety, and accessibility in the marching arts.
Applications are open NOW through September 14th.
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Five years ago, MAASIN was founded to fight for equity, safety, and inclusion in the marching arts. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the impact we’ve had and the incredible people who have shaped our story.
#MAASIN #MarchWithPride #MarchingArts #InclusionMatters #EquityInTheArts
Page titled "Medications on Tour." Discusses managing ADHD and SSRI medications on tour, highlighting heat effects and the importance of doctor consultation. Also addresses bringing controlled substances on tour and corps' roles in medication management.
Continuation of "Medications on Tour." Covers options for medication refills on tour, including mail order and local pharmacies. Details state laws and restrictions on hormone and abortion pills, mentioning resources and corps' potential support.
Your health is key to your performance! 🥁 As you head out on tour this summer, we have put together essential information on managing your medications, including tips for ADHD, SSRIs, and navigating medication access. We're here to help you stay safe and healthy while you shine!
Purple and pink balloons with an illustrated title "Celebrating 5 Years of MAASIN"
MAASIN turns 5 today! 🎉 We've spent 5 years supporting whistleblowers, providing scholarships & peer support, and creating space for vital voices. Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible! If MAASIN has impacted you, share your story below! 💜 #MAASIN #5YearsOfMAASIN
New Guide. ICE Navigation Guide for Drum Corps. Understand how to identify and handle potential interactions with ICE officials this drum corps season.
NEW GUIDE! The I.C.E. Navigation Guide for Drum Corps.
Understand how to identify and handle potential interactions with I.C.E. officials this drum corps season.
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Melanin Mosaic Performance Ensemble. Celebrating Culture, Inspiring Creativity. A proud program of the Warriors Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Inc, New York City.
Today and everyday, we want to recognize Melanin Mosaic.
Melanin Mosaic is a collective dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices within the African diaspora and BIPOC communities in the marching arts. Their work contributes to a more equitable and inclusive activity.
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