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Marching Against The Darkness It develops future talent through performing arts for disconnected youth. Our contest raises the standard to penalize such movements within our rules.

The Marching Against The Darkness provides a performing arts platform that challenges disconnected youth to achieve excellence both during the competition and in life. The Marching Against The Darkness Drill Team Contest is a multi-generational event that hosts local and out of state drill teams that highlight art & culture through dance, color guard, and percussion. To compete at this level takes dedication, teamwork, discipline, and so much more. In addition, the event will provide a college and career fair to gain knowledge on post-secondary educational opportunities. As we expand, future workshops and seminars will be offered. The competition will continue to serve as a recreational safe family function, however as we grow this event it will assist with developing youth in and outside of our community by connecting with more colleges, local community agencies, and youth serving organizations in the planning process.

These moments deserve more than a scroll.You have seen what MATD’s young people bring to our community. On October 27, c...
10/22/2026

These moments deserve more than a scroll.

You have seen what MATD’s young people bring to our community. On October 27, celebrate five years of the work behind those moments. Make your plan to join us while tickets are available.

Only 200 tickets left, and they’re selling fast. Secure yours today and bring someone who believes in our young people.

MATD Five-Year Celebration
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 5–7 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.
$25 tickets • Casual attire

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/matd-5-year-anniversary-banquet-ctpap4

Can’t attend? Use that same link to make a donation and support MATD.

Photos from past MATD programs.

LAST DAY — REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAYRegistration closes TODAY, Wednesday, October 21, 2026.Before you close your day, co...
10/21/2026

LAST DAY — REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY
Registration closes TODAY, Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Before you close your day, complete their registration.
Still meaning to sign up? Today is the deadline. Take that next step now so a busy evening does not turn into a missed opportunity for your student.

There are 3,400+ Waterloo high school students, but the Excellence Expo has capacity for only 300 students. Don’t let your student miss the chance to be part of it.

The Expo takes place during the school day. We provide FREE bus transportation TO AND FROM the high schools and the event.

FREE Excellence Expo • Grades 9–12 • Meal provided
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.

Register now: https://www.matd.org/student-registration

Photos from past MATD programs.

The next chapter deserves a full room.The confidence, creativity, and determination in these photos are worth celebratin...
10/21/2026

The next chapter deserves a full room.

The confidence, creativity, and determination in these photos are worth celebrating together. Come mark five years of MATD and help carry this work forward for young people.

Only 200 tickets left, and they’re selling fast. Secure yours today and bring someone who believes in our young people.

MATD Five-Year Celebration
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 5–7 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.
$25 tickets • Casual attire

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/matd-5-year-anniversary-banquet-ctpap4

Can’t attend? Use that same link to make a donation and support MATD.

Photos from past MATD programs.

LAST DAY — REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAYRegistration closes TODAY, Wednesday, October 21, 2026.Today is the day to get their...
10/21/2026

LAST DAY — REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY
Registration closes TODAY, Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Today is the day to get their registration in.
An opportunity this close can get lost in a busy day. Register your student now—before the sign-up window closes and this becomes the event they hear about afterward.

There are 3,400+ Waterloo high school students, but the Excellence Expo has capacity for only 300 students. Don’t let your student miss the chance to be part of it.

The Expo takes place during the school day. We provide FREE bus transportation TO AND FROM the high schools and the event.

FREE Excellence Expo • Grades 9–12 • Meal provided
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.

Register now: https://www.matd.org/student-registration

Photos from past MATD programs.

An evening with your community. A milestone worth celebrating.Five years of MATD deserves a place on your calendar. Reac...
10/21/2026

An evening with your community. A milestone worth celebrating.

Five years of MATD deserves a place on your calendar. Reach out to someone you want beside you on October 27, then secure your tickets together.

Only 200 tickets left, and they’re selling fast. Get yours today and invite someone to celebrate with you.

MATD Five-Year Celebration
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 5–7 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.
$25 tickets • Casual attire

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/matd-5-year-anniversary-banquet-ctpap4

Can’t attend? Use that same link to make a donation and support MATD.

Photos from past MATD programs.

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026.Tomorrow is the registration deadline.If you’ve ...
10/20/2026

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.
Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Tomorrow is the registration deadline.
If you’ve been saving this opportunity for later, take a few minutes tonight to register your student. Don’t let a busy Wednesday turn into a missed chance to attend.

There are 3,400+ Waterloo high school students, and the Excellence Expo has capacity for only 300 students. Make sure your student has the chance to be part of it.

The Expo takes place during the school day. We provide FREE bus transportation TO AND FROM the high schools and the event.

FREE Excellence Expo • Grades 9–12 • Meal provided
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.

Register today: https://www.matd.org/student-registration

Photos from past MATD programs.

Bring your support into the room.The energy, effort, and talent in these photos are why MATD keeps showing up for young ...
10/20/2026

Bring your support into the room.

The energy, effort, and talent in these photos are why MATD keeps showing up for young people. Join us on October 27 to celebrate five years of this work with our community.

Only 200 tickets left, and they’re selling fast. Get yours today and invite someone to celebrate with you.

MATD Five-Year Celebration
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 5–7 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.
$25 tickets • Casual attire

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/matd-5-year-anniversary-banquet-ctpap4

Can’t attend? Use that same link to make a donation and support MATD.

Photos from past MATD programs.

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026.Put their name on the list before Wednesday.Your...
10/20/2026

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.
Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Put their name on the list before Wednesday.
Your student can spend a school day exploring possibilities with MATD. Registration is the step to take today, while the deadline is still ahead.

There are 3,400+ Waterloo high school students, and the Excellence Expo has capacity for only 300 students. Make sure your student has the chance to be part of it.

The Expo takes place during the school day. We provide FREE bus transportation TO AND FROM the high schools and the event.

FREE Excellence Expo • Grades 9–12 • Meal provided
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.

Register today: https://www.matd.org/student-registration

Photos from past MATD programs.

Make the plan. Invite someone. Be there.You’ve seen the moments our young people create. Now help us celebrate five year...
10/20/2026

Make the plan. Invite someone. Be there.

You’ve seen the moments our young people create. Now help us celebrate five years of MATD and the community behind them. Ask someone to join you, then get your tickets together.

Only 200 tickets left, and they’re selling fast. Make your plan and get your tickets today.

MATD Five-Year Celebration
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 5–7 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.
$25 tickets • Casual attire

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/matd-5-year-anniversary-banquet-ctpap4

Can’t attend? Use that same link to make a donation and support MATD.

Photos from past MATD programs.

3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026.Make registration tonight’s small step.The deadl...
10/19/2026

3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.
Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Make registration tonight’s small step.
The deadline is getting closer. If you’ve been meaning to sign your student up, take care of it today so Wednesday doesn’t pass you by.

There are 3,400+ Waterloo high school students, and the Excellence Expo has capacity for only 300 students. Give your student a chance to be part of it.

The Expo takes place during the school day. We provide FREE bus transportation TO AND FROM the high schools and the event.

FREE Excellence Expo • Grades 9–12 • Meal provided
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.

Register now: https://www.matd.org/student-registration

Photos from past MATD programs.

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