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Exhibitor Application
1. An authorized agent of the exhibiting company has submitted the exhibitor application below. 2. Payment has been completed. 3. Ascend Performing Arts expressly accepts the Application via formal confirmation. 4. The person signing exhibitor application must have consent and authority to execute and legally bind the exhibitor to all of the rules & regulations.
Ascend Performing Arts will provide the following:1. A 10′ wide by 10′ deep (or 100 square feet) booth space. 2. Three (3) personnel exhibitor badges for your staff. Additional badges may be purchased for $10 each. 3. Mentioned in the stadium event announcements by announcer or master of ceremonies. 4. Your company logo in the event program (if print deadline is met).
NOTE: Please bring your own table(s), chairs and promotional items as the host site may not be able to provide these for you. Exhibit space not claimed by one hour prior to show opening shall be considered abandoned and may be resold or reassigned with no obligation of refund whatsoever. Questions can be directed to: exhibitor@ascendperformingarts.org.
BKXperience-Perform! Clinic (Ogden, UT)
On Wednesday, July 12th, Ascend Performing Arts will present a marching band clinic entitled BKXperience-Perform! as part of its Ascend Education program. This clinic will be held at Stewart Stadium on the day of Corps Encore (learn more) show in Ogden, UT from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
The clinic is designed for ALL sections (winds, percussion, color guard, and drum major/student leaders) and includes:
- Lunch meal
- Dinner meal
- BKX Clinic t-shirt
- Ticket to Corps Encore ($20 value).
NOTE: If you wish to purchase tickets to Corps Encore separately (for example, if you will be attending with your high school band) you may pay the reduced clinic fee. Simply select the option "without CE ticket" below the registration form.
Students will learn performance techniques by the Blue Knights staff.
Clinic Fees:- With CE Ticket:
- Early Bird: $40 before June 30th
- Pre-Pay: $50 after June 30th and before July 12th
- At the Door: $60 on July 12th
- Without CE Ticket:
- Early Bird: $20 before June 30th
- Pre-Pay: $30 after June 30th and before July 12th
- At the Door: $40 on July 12th
For more information and a downloadable poster, click here. Questions? Email: info@ascendperformingarts.org
BK17 Denver (April 3-day Training Camp)
--ALL CAPTIONS: BRASS, PERCUSSION, COLOR GUARD--
This is the Camp Fee for Brass, Percussion, and Color Guard for the 2017 Blue Knights Training camp in Denver, CO on the weekend of April 28-30, 2017. The event will run from 6pm Friday evening through 4pm Sunday afternoon.
Pay before April 28th to save $25! The price increases to $125 the day of the event.
The Camp Fee covers our cost of facilities, instruction, housing and meals (for multi-day events), transportation to/from the airport (Denver only), and all administrative costs. NOTE: This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE at any time.
You will receive an email containing audition packet download links for all sections shortly after your transaction processes. This email will be sent to the email address associated with the PayPal account making the purchase. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder before contacting the store at bkmarketplace@ascendperformingarts.org.
*The Blue Knights reserves the right to modify or change its venues, dates, fees, merchandise, and any other event details, website content or policies it sees fit as needed with no prior advanced notice. You agree to these terms upon registering for an event or using this website. We update our website (AscendPerformingArts.org) daily so this is generally your best source for the most current and up to date information. Check back often as it is not uncommon your event page will get updated with more current information than seen when you registered as the event gets closer.
2017 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps (DCI) Admin Fee
--FOR ALL BKXPERIENCE-AUDITION PARTICIPANTS--
This ONE-TIME Administrative Fee is for anyone audition for the 2017 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps or who just wishes to purchase the audition materials for all sections (Brass, Color Guard, Front Ensemble and Battery Percussion). This non-refundable fee covers administrative and database management of all participant records, BKXperience-Audition packet support, etc.
This fee must be paid ONE-TIME per year by anyone who attends a BKXperience-Audition clinic event with the Blue Knights. All BKXperience packet information and music will be emailed once this ONE-TIME Admin Fee is paid (the process takes within 24-hours, if you do not receive an email confirmation with the download links, please email info@ascendperformingarts.org.
NOTE: This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE at any time.
2017 Blue Knights Video Admin Fee
–BRASS, GUARD, PERCUSSION–
If you haven't already, read the Frequently Asked Questions (here). Then, contact your caption head before proceeding!
BRASS - brad.toth@ascendperformingarts.org
GUARD - brandy.dubose@ascendperformingarts.org
PERCUSSION - mike.jackson@ascendperformingarts.org
Although attending one of our November or December BKXperience camps certainly gives us the best opportunity to evaluate your talents (and you the best opportunity to show us your talents), you may submit a video audition under certain circumstances.
Audition material will be e-mailed in your transaction receipt as download links.
NOTE: The video audition fee is a one-time payment of $95 for everyone who wishes to do a video audition.
DEADLINE: November 1st
This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE at any time.
BKXperience-Perform! Clinic (Denver, CO)
On Saturday, July 15th, Ascend Performing Arts will present a marching band clinic entitled BKXperience-Perform! as part of its Ascend Education program. This clinic will be held at Mile High stadium on the day of Drums Along the Rockies (learn more) show in Denver, Colorado from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Students will learn performance techniques taught by the Blue Knights as well as a selection of music to be performed alongside the members of the Denver Broncos Stampede in the opening ceremonies for the Drums Along the Rockies show immediately following the clinic.
The clinic is designed for ALL sections (winds, percussion, color guard, drum major/student leaders) and includes:
- Lunch meal
- Dinner meal
- BKX Clinic t-shirt
- Ticket to Drums Along the Rockies ($20 value).
NOTE: If you wish to purchase tickets to Drums Along the Rockies separately (for example, if you will be attending with your high school band) you may pay the reduced clinic fee. Simply select the option "without DATR ticket" below the registration form.
Clinic Fees:- With DATR Ticket:
- Early Bird: $40 by June 30th
- Pre-Pay: $50 after June 30th
- At the Door: $60 on July 15th
- Without DATR Ticket:
- Early Bird: $20 by June 30th
- Pre-Pay: $30 after June 30th
- At the Door: $40 on July 15th
Questions? Email: info@ascendperformingarts.org
Friendship Cup
Entry fee is $350.00 per band per contest (but is discounted 10% if paid in full by June 1st).
Entry fees may be paid by Visa or MasterCard by adding this item to your cart. If submitting a check, please make out to “Ascend Performing Arts” and mail to: Ascend Performing Arts, 9520 E. Jewell Ave., Unit A, Denver, CO 80247.
School purchase orders are also accepted but must include a valid purchase order number and authorizing signature. Entries not accompanied by payment or complete school purchase order will not be accepted and returned. Learn more at: FriendshipCupBand.com Send questions to: doug.kelley@ascendperformingarts.org The confirmed shows to choose from: 1. Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Englewood High School (Clinic and Competition) 2. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Fountain Fort Carson (Competition: Prelims & Finals) 3. Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Prairie View High School (Competition: Prelims & Finals)
Blue Knights Brass Fee Payment
INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1: Type your first name and last name in the box. STEP 2: Selection your "Section" STEP 3: Click on "Add to Cart" and click "check-out" NOTE: This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE at any time. Questions? Let us know: BKMarketplace@AscendPerformingArts.org
2017 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps Contract Acceptance Payment
King Soopers Neighborhood Rewards Card
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce a new way to support our programs simply by buying groceries! We are now offering King Soopers Neighborhood Rewards Cards in the BKMarketplace. King Soopers is a part of the Kroger family, so these reloadable rewards cards can be used nationwide at many popular grocery stores. (click here for a full list)
Every time you load up your card to purchase gas, prescriptions or groceries at participating stores, Ascend Performing Arts will receive 5% of the total amount back!
This is an easy way to make money for Ascend and your favorite ensembles, while doing something you’d be doing anyway—buying groceries!
Simply purchase the card through our store, then take it with you the next time you go shopping. Prior to checking out, load the card with any amount (up to $500 at a time) and then use it to pay for your purchases. You can load your card at the Customer Service counter, but as there is a 5 minute delay for processing it’s easiest to just ask your cashier to load it with your specified amount in a separate transaction before you buy your groceries.
That’s all it takes to give back to Ascend Performing Arts! Purchase your card today, and start saving tomorrow.
For a detailed FAQ about our King Soopers Neighborhood Rewards Card Program and a list of participating stores, please click here.
Blue Knights General Payment