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Dream Performing Arts Academy Announces the

Launch of LEGACY Drum and Bugle Corps

Union Township, NJ — October 2025 — Dream Performing Arts Academy is proud to announce the launch of the LEGACY Drum and Bugle Corps, taking its first steps toward becoming the newest addition to the marching musical arts activity.

The 2026 season will mark the inaugural year for LEGACY, which will debut as a SoundSport® ensemble during the Drum Corps International (DCI) summer season. The organization also intends to apply for Open Class status and looks forward to meeting all requirements during DCI’s official evaluation process.

“Our goal with LEGACY is to create a world-class educational and performance experiencethat celebrates the traditions of the marching arts while inspiring the next generation of performers,” said a representative of Dream Performing Arts Academy. “This is a chance for students and performers to be part of something meaningful from the very beginning.”

LEGACY is excited to announce its first Open House and Audition Camp, scheduled for November 29–30, 2025, in Union Township, New Jersey. This two-day event will provide an opportunity to meet the organization’s world-class educational staff, board of directors,members, and operational team.

All information regarding the camp schedule, audition process, and registration materials can be found at www.legacydbc.org

Additional staff announcements and audition packets will be released soon.

For questions or media inquiries, please contact info@legacydbc.org.

About Dream Performing Arts Academy

Dream Performing Arts Academy is dedicated to inspiring and educating young performersthrough high-quality arts programming, leadership development, and musical excellence. The organization strives to create opportunities that empower students to grow artistically and personally while fostering a lifelong love of the performing arts.

Tagline: Inspire. Create. Perform. Leave Your LEGACY.

Media Kit Information:

For media outlets and partners, high-resolution photos, logos, and press materials are available upon request. Please email media@legacydbc.org for access to the official LEGACY Drum and Bugle Corps Media Kit.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tom Maiello
Executive Director
201.788.1935
tom@dreampaa.org

LEGACY Drum & Bugle Corps
Announces New Assistant Director

August 28, 2025 Rutherford, NJ – LEGACY Drum & Bugle Corps and Dream Performing Arts Academy, is pleased to announce the appointment of the corps new Assistant Director for their Inaugural Season.

Tom Maiello, Executive Director of Dream Performing Arts Academy, has named Deaven Knoles of Hopkinsville, KY, to the position of Assistant Director of Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps. Deaven recently worked with the Memphis Blues Drum & Bugle Corps of Memphis, TN as the corps Administrator and is currently the Assistant Band Director at Hopkinsville High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Maiello added, “Deaven brings his organizational and administrative skills to Legacy at the perfect time as we are preparing to host our inaugural audition camps. Deaven’s current and past experiences will be a
major asset to the corps and our students as we continue to start the organization’s first season. We all
welcome Deaven to the Team and look forward to an incredible and memorable Inaugural season.”

Upon accepting the position, Deaven stated “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as the
Assistant Corps Director for Legacy. What drew me to the organization was not only the deep passion
for the marching arts and education, but also their commitment to providing meaning opportunities for
young people to learn, grow and thrive through tradition. From the outset, it has been evident that
Legacy’s values align with my own passion for education and development. I am excited to embark on
the new journey with the team and contribute to Building a New Legacy.”

LEGACY Drum & Bugle Corps will begin to accept interested candidate applications for upcoming
audition camps in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Tennessee and Texas, starting in November
2025. All students are encouraged to reach out via the Organization’s web site dreamtoperform.org.
Additional questions and Inquiries, please contact tom@dreamtoperform.org.

In the coming weeks, Dream Performing Arts Academy will release updated information regarding
Audition Camps, Staff Additions and Profiles along with more information regarding volunteers and
fundraising campaigns. Visit dreamtoperform.org for updates and contact information.