Our Programs

Programs for Every Stage of Life

The Marching Elite Foundation offers a comprehensive continuum of programs serving youth from elementary school through young adulthood. Whether your child is a complete beginner or an advanced performer, we have a program designed for their growth.

Ages 6–24

Thee Standard of Percussion

Competitive Indoor Percussion

TME's competitive drumline for youth and young adults ages 6–24. Junior line (grades K–7) and senior line (grades 8–adult). Participants perform at regional and national events.

Junior Line: Grades K–7

Senior Line: Grades 8–Adult

Regional & National Competition

No experience required for beginners

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Ages 9+

Dance Ensembles

Elite Fire Dance Team · HBCU Majorette & Jazz Dance

Competitive danceline specializing in HBCU majorette and jazz dance styles. Three levels from grade 4 through adult.

Elite Flame: Grades 4–7

Elite Fire: Grades 8–12

Adult Team: Ages 19+

Majorette, Jazz & Ballet Styles

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Ages 11–21

Crimson Blaze Color Guard

Competitive Color Guard

Competitive color guard team with junior (grades 6–9) and senior (grades 10–21) teams performing at regional and national events.

Junior Team: Grades 6–9

Senior Team: Grades 10–21

Regional & National Competition

Flags, Rifles & Sabers

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Ages 16+

Elite All-Stars Marching Band

National & International Performance

For youth and young adults ages 16+ with intermediate to advanced skills. Elite All-Stars travel and perform nationally and internationally.

Ages 16 and up

Intermediate to Advanced Level

National & International Travel

Full Marching Band Experience

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Grades 4–8

After-School Program

Baltimore Community Program

Located at 1 N. Fulton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223. Grades 4–8 learn instrumental music, dance, or color guard with academic support, meals, and transportation.

Academic Support Included

Free Meals & Transportation

Grades 4–8

1 N. Fulton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223

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Ages 14–21

Elite Youthworks

Baltimore City Summer Employment

5-week summer program for Baltimore City youth ages 14–21. Students learn and teach music, dance, color guard, or media while serving as mentors.

Baltimore City Residents Only

Ages 14–21

Paid Summer Employment

Mentorship Component

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Ages 8–Adult

Brass & Hornline

Competitive Marching Brass Section

The Marching Elite competitive brass section — open to youth and adults across Maryland. Expanded through a Baltimore City ARPA Diversity in Arts grant, the TME hornline features trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritones, and tubas performing at DCI SoundSport events.

Youth Division: Ages 8–17

Adult Division: Ages 18+

DCI SoundSport Competition

Open to All Maryland Residents

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Ages 9–19

Mid-Atlantic Sounds

Instrumental Wind Program

TME's non-competitive instrumental wind program for youth ages 9–19. Students learn brass and woodwind instruments in a supportive ensemble setting, with a direct pathway into the Elite All-Stars Marching Band.

Ages 9–19

Beginner to Intermediate

Brass & Woodwind Instruments

Pathway to Elite All-Stars

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Ages 9–13

Elite Band & Dance Camp

Owings Mills Summer Camp

5-week summer camp for youth ages 9–13 with creative lessons in instrumental music, dance, color guard, or media. Includes parades, performances, and field trips.

Ages 9–13

5-Week Summer Camp

Parades & Performances

Open Houses Feb, Mar & Apr

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