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Spring Open House & Auditions
Join us for our spring open house! Meet our instructors, tour our facilities, and learn about all TME programs. Auditions for Thee Standard of Percussion and Elite Fire Dance Team will be held on this day. All ages welcome.
Register NowThee Standard of Percussion — Regional Competition
Thee Standard of Percussion competes at the Mid-Atlantic Indoor Percussion Regional. Come out and cheer on our athletes as they take the floor! Spectator tickets available at the door.
Elite Band & Dance Camp — Session 1 Begins
The 2025 Elite Band & Dance Camp begins! Three weeks of intensive music, drumline, and dance instruction for youth ages 9–13. Daily meals and transportation provided. Culminating performance on July 25.
Fall Season Kickoff & Open Enrollment
The fall season begins! Open enrollment for all TME programs is now open. Meet our instructors, see demonstrations from our competitive teams, and register your child for the fall season.
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Spring Open House & Auditions
RegistrationJoin us for our spring open house! Meet our instructors, tour our facilities, and learn about all TME programs. Auditions for Thee Standard of Percussion and Elite Fire Dance Team will be held on this day. All ages welcome.
RegisterThee Standard of Percussion — Regional Competition
CompetitionsThee Standard of Percussion competes at the Mid-Atlantic Indoor Percussion Regional. Come out and cheer on our athletes as they take the floor! Spectator tickets available at the door.
Elite Fire Dance Team Spring Showcase
PerformancesThe Elite Fire Dance Team presents their spring showcase performance, featuring all three divisions — Elite Flame, Elite Fire, and Elite Inferno. A celebration of a season of hard work and artistic growth.
Marching Arts Excellence Workshop — Session 1
WorkshopsThe first session of our new Marching Arts Excellence Workshop series. Topics include: fundamentals of marching technique, music theory for marching arts, and performance psychology. Open to all skill levels.
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PerformancesThe Marching Elite Foundation performs at the annual Baltimore City Youth Arts Festival at the Inner Harbor. The Elite All-Stars Marching Band and Elite Fire Dance Team will perform at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
Elite Youthworks Summer Program Applications Open
RegistrationApplications for the 2025 Elite Youthworks paid summer employment program are now open. Baltimore City youth ages 14–21 are encouraged to apply. Limited spots available.
RegisterCrimson Blaze Color Guard — WGI Regional
CompetitionsThe Crimson Blaze Color Guard competes at the WGI Regional Championships. This is a major competitive milestone for our color guard athletes. Spectators welcome — come show your support!
Marching Arts Excellence Workshop — Session 2
WorkshopsSession 2 of the Marching Arts Excellence Workshop series. Advanced topics: visual design, equipment technique, and leadership in ensemble performance. Prerequisite: Session 1 or instructor approval.
RegisterElite Band & Dance Camp Registration Opens
RegistrationRegistration for the 2025 Elite Band & Dance Camp (Owings Mills, MD) opens today. The camp runs for 3 weeks in July. Ages 9–13. Spots are limited — register early to secure your child's place.
RegisterElite Band & Dance Camp — Session 1 Begins
WorkshopsThe 2025 Elite Band & Dance Camp begins! Three weeks of intensive music, drumline, and dance instruction for youth ages 9–13. Daily meals and transportation provided. Culminating performance on July 25.
Maryland State Fair Parade Performance
PerformancesThe Elite All-Stars Marching Band performs in the Maryland State Fair parade in Timonium. This is one of our most anticipated annual performances. Come watch the band in action!
Fall Season Kickoff & Open Enrollment
RegistrationThe fall season begins! Open enrollment for all TME programs is now open. Meet our instructors, see demonstrations from our competitive teams, and register your child for the fall season.
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2025 Spring Season Registration Now Open
Registration for all spring 2025 programs is now open. Thee Standard of Percussion, Elite Fire Dance Team, and Crimson Blaze Color Guard are all accepting new members. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
Learn MoreTME Receives $50,000 Grant from Maryland State Arts Council
We are thrilled to announce that The Marching Elite Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Maryland State Arts Council to expand our after-school music education programs in East Baltimore. This funding will allow us to serve 50 additional students in 2025.
Learn MoreThee Standard of Percussion Wins Gold at Mid-Atlantic Championships
Congratulations to Thee Standard of Percussion for earning a Gold Medal at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Indoor Percussion Championships! The Senior Line scored a 94.2, their highest score in program history. We are so proud of our athletes and instructors.
Learn MoreNew Workshop Series Launching in April 2025
The Marching Elite Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our new Marching Arts Excellence Workshop series, beginning in April 2025. These intensive workshops are open to performers and educators across Maryland. Limited enrollment — register your interest today.
Learn MoreTME After-School Program Expands to Second Location
Starting in February 2025, our After-School Program will expand to a second location in West Baltimore, in partnership with the Upton Planning Committee. This expansion will allow us to serve an additional 40 students per week.
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