MAASIN is officially accepting new member applications and we want anyone who loves the marching arts and wants to make it better. But right now we are looking for: 📱 Social Media Volunteers 🎙️ Podcast Volunteers ✊ Fair Labor Activists + a Chair for our Labor Caucus Apply at www.maasin.net/join

MAASIN is accepting applications for new members and volunteers (no prior leadership or activism experience required)! Just a passion for the marching arts and the people in it. Apply at www.maasin.net/join and share this with someone in the marching arts world who you think would be a great fit.

With drum corps season approaching and temperatures only getting more extreme, everyone on the field needs to be looking out for each other, but staff and admin, that responsibility falls especially on you. 🌡️

Trans people belong in this activity because this community is only as strong as its commitment to every single member in it. If you have trans people in your program, they need you in their corner. And right now, in the US, that means beyond the field too. 🏳️‍⚧️ #MarchingArts #DrumCorps #WinterGuard

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans people are in your ensemble, on your field, on your floor. Their existence is not up for debate. They are your people, and they deserve to be here simply because they exist. 🏳️‍⚧️

The MAASIN Podcast is looking for guests with experience, research, or expertise across our episode topics, including: • accessibility • performer wellbeing • equity & representation • leadership • media • community Email us at podcast@maasin.net

Something new is coming. 🎙️ The MAASIN Podcast premieres soon, and we can't wait to share it with you! Tune in on the MAASIN website, Substack, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Stay tuned for more details. 👀 #MAASIN #MarchingArts #Podcast #MarchingArtsPod

Sleep is vital for our health and performance! There is so much importance in getting quality, long sleep, but in the marching arts, it is often neglected.

The Importance of Sleep in the Marching Arts

Exploring how quality sleep influences performance, well-being, and success for youth in the marching community.

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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:

The History of Women in Band

How did band become a “boys’ club?" A historical look at women in instrumental music and the barriers that still shape the marching arts today.

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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.

Lost in Translation on the Field: Thinking in French, Marching in English

The invisible labor of marching in a second language and the power of asking, not assuming.

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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. static1.squarespace.com/static/620aa...

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.

The Marching Arts Are Not Immune from ICE

ICE is not a distant threat. It is here, and the marching arts will not be exempt.

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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!

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. maasinetwork.substack.com

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. Subscribe now! Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com

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. 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

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

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A community-led effort to increase equity and safety in the marching and performing arts. Click to read MAASIN, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

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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. 🔗 maasin.net/join