Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps

02/24/2022

Official Shadow Announcement!!

Shadow is an organization that has prided itself on offering the best musical educational experience in Marching Arts as part of its DNA since the first day of its existence. As we move forward in 2022, we pause to reflect on where we have come from, where we are, and where we are going. Shadow will not be participating in the 2022 season to do that effectively.

We look forward to opportunities in the near future to make Drum Corps accessible again!

10/05/2021

Official Shadow Press Release:

Shadow Marching Arts has received reports of, investigated, and confirmed inappropriate and grooming behavior of a former senior staff member, David Henzie Skogen. He was dismissed from the organization and reported to DCI to prevent his continued participation in the drum corps activity at large.

Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps (formerly known as Oregon Marching Band and Shadow Armada) as well as the former guard and drumline programs were created with the intention of providing positive life-changing experiences for young people. We acknowledge that this space has been abused.

Shadow Marching Arts currently defines grooming as follows:

Grooming is defined as establishing an emotional connection and trust with a person, and sometimes with their friends and/or family, to lower their inhibitions for the purpose of sexual abuse. Grooming can look like communicating with the person outside of the scope or the nature of the professional relationship (student/staff or supervisor/direct report) including but not limited to: texting, direct messaging on social media, or being physically alone with the person and having discussions that are not related to instruction or collaboration on a shared project, and instead blur the lines between personal boundaries. When considering if behavior qualifies as grooming and when deciding the course of action to follow, the corps will consider the frequency and severity of the behavior. Shadow DBC staff and volunteers will be informed that it is not appropriate to communicate privately with members on a personal basis. Shadow DBC staff members and volunteers have the responsibility to watch closely for, intervene with, and report the signs of grooming at all times. Violations of this policy by any personnel, or failure of an adult to protect a member, can result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from Shadow DBC without refund or pay.

If you or anyone you know has experienced grooming, we invite you to make a report to our board of directors here: https://www.shadowdbc.org/copy-of-general-inquiries. If illegal activity is reported, Shadow Marching Arts will act as mandated reporters and inform the proper authorities. If the behavior is not illegal in nature, but unethical and not compliant with Shadow’s code of conduct, we will follow the policy of dismissal and reporting to our governing body after investigation. We are striving to understand the scope and pervasiveness of this behavior within our organization in order to better protect current and future members, and to ensure that victim voices are heard.

This offer extends to any of the behaviors in section H of our personnel manual: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z5F9oHwF7ktTl7h23Vps3m56Ux8LjSoXSOz4QZeqZX8/edit. Current Shadow members and staff receive training on this manual in their first week of participation, thoroughly covering each topic with an emphasis on identifying these behaviors, reporting these behaviors, and preventing harm within our organization.

Support for victims of many types of harm defined in our personnel manual is freely available through many nationally recognized services with expert care and resources:
https://hotline.rainn.org/online
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/crisis-hotlines
https://1in6.org/helpline/
https://drughelpline.org
https://childhelphotline.org
https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org
https://teencentral.com/help/
https://youth.gov/federal-links/national-teen-dating-abuse-helpline

Sincerely,

Ken McGlauchlen
President
Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps
[email protected]

09/21/2021

BIG NEWS REGARDING RCA!

Since its roots as Oregon HS Marching Band, its evolution as Shadow Armada, and its emergence as an Open Class drum corps in 2016, Shadow has strived to prepare its members for World Class opportunities through the core values of Musicianship, Unity, Service, Integrity, & Courage.

It is with great pride and immense gratitude for my time here that I share this good news: Shadow has prepared me, as well, for the next step in my career as Corps Director for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps.

I am excited to be a part of another organization that is steadfastly dedicated to member health, safety, and wellness, committed to professionalizing all aspects of the marching arts, and steeped in rich history, excellence, and tradition.

Since 2013, I have loved Shadow with all of my being, and my tenure here will always carry great importance in my life. I will continue to serve in an advisory capacity, mentoring new leadership. Please help us in our exciting search for a new Corps Director at Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps by directing candidates here: https://www.shadowdbc.org/staff

To every marching member, staff member, board member, parent, and volunteer I’ve had the pleasure of working with, I thank you for every meaningful moment we shared and I cherish you all.

With a chevron ablaze in my heart forever,
RCA

Are you a high school student looking for the drum corps experience? At Shadow it comes in a fast-paced, eight-week package that won't break the bank.

09/15/2021

https://dci.org/news/shadow-premieres-2021-production-following-successful-accessible-virtual-program

Wisconsin Open Class corps Shadow went all-virtual for 2021, providing an accessible experience and an exciting program for its student members.

09/13/2021

Shadow DBC is hosting a board election on Monday, September 20th.

ANNOUNCMENT OF UPCOMING BOARD POSITIONS FOR GENERAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCMENT The annual Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps Board Election will be conducted: Date: Sept 20, 2021 When: 5 PM to 6 PM Central Time Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83785975910?pwd=N0lUNGx0c09ManVIOHp2K1E0dS9xQT09 The follow...

09/12/2021

Tonight is the premier of Shadow’s 2021 virtual performance. Join us virtually to check it out!

Shadow DBC x Amon Tobin SUPERCONDUCTOR

09/10/2021

Shadow DBC is accepting applications for all positions in 2022: Design, Instructional, Administration, & Leadership.

Apply here: https://www.shadowdbc.org/staff

08/24/2021

WE ARE ALMOST TO OUR GOAL. Here to say THANK YOU to all of those who have supported our current fundraising campaign on GiveButter! If you would like to help support our campaign, please check out the link in the comments.

THANK YOU Lara Frankson, Lisa Dachenbach, Mary Simerly, Mary Reines, Aleah Payne, Sarah Barron, Lindsey Jaeggi, Natalie Hall, Megan Martingilio, Seth Davis, Kristen Krenke, Margaret Scott, Jaelan Baldwin, Kathleen Braun, Allison Prew, Christina McLaughlin, Kaden O'Herrin, Sydney King for your donations!

THANK YOU for your donation of $100 dollars or more Tim Fallon, Derek Owen, Alan Jon Pflaum, Cortney Ann, Matt Hollingsworth, Tristan McGlauchlen, James Rolfe, Kathleen Byron, Anna Fritchman, Jaclyn Bechtold, Michael Dean, Judy Campbell, Olivia Moe, Dennis Field, Dan Tewalt, Carrie Hogan, Ken McGlauchlen, Stephen Fallon, Michelle Willits

Because of our generous donors, we are currently 3/4th of the way to our goal and we need your help! Please share the link in the comments with anyone you think would want to support the campaign!!

08/18/2021

Giving a special thank you and shout out to Amy Sursock for her $1000 donation to our fundraising campaign. Thank you Amy!

If you would like to help support our campaign, please check out the link in the comments.

Because of our generous donors, we are currently 1/4th of the way to our goal and we need your help! Please share the link in the comments with anyone you think would want to support the campaign!

08/18/2021

Here to say THANK YOU to all of those who have supported our current fundraising campaign on GiveButter! If you would like to help support our campaign, please check out the link in the comments.

THANK YOU Stephanie Plautz, Dan Weiss, Chris Vilag, Brittany Baker, Aaron Dieter, Laurie Larson, Nina LeBrun, Dustin Zastrow, Janice Williams, Kyle Mayo, Candy Owens, Bojan Hoover, Seb Brady, Andy Barron, Kai Linsenmeyer, Dan Schmitt, Connie Tsuchiya, Kyle Cardella, Stephanie Liechty, Andrew Emilio Aburto for your donations!

THANK YOU for your donation of $100 dollars or more Josh Hogan, Mary Bales, Jaelan Wilson, Nathan Sickmeier, Erica Gerow, Vance Lester, Ryan O'Herrin, Chandler Rolfsmeyer, and Nicole Luebbers!

Because of our generous donors, we are currently 1/4th of the way to our goal and we need your help! Please share the link in the comments with anyone you think would want to support the campaign!!

08/14/2021

Alumni, I am so proud to see so many of you marching in Indianapolis. I’m at the IN STEP booth if you can stop by and say hi! Also, please join our alumni group on Facebook! It is “Oregon Marching Band Alumni”

With love,
RCA