D’Addario is proud to announce a new exclusive partnership with Crossmen Productions. Beginning in 2021, the ensembles of Crossmen Productions, including the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, will perform exclusively on Evans Drumheads. Through this new partnership, D’Addario and Crossmen will work together to increase access to the marching activity and provide music education opportunities for young people.
“This is more than a partnership with Evans – we look forward to elevating music and performance education TOGETHER for our students and our communities,” says Crossmen Productions CEO Natalie Steele. “We are honored and excited to represent a world-class company like D’Addario on and off the field.”
The coronavirus pandemic hit the marching activity hard as many ensembles were forced into hiatus to protect their members’ safety. “This partnership represents a bright light in what has been a dark year for the marching arts. We’re elated to partner with Natalie and Crossmen Productions to bring this incredible activity back to life and grow the marching community,” remarked Kyle Thomas, Head of Education at D’Addario.
Crossmen Productions, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) education and youth development organization assisting young people in becoming outstanding individuals through music and the performing arts. Since their founding in October 1974, Crossmen DCI groups have enriched and shaped the lives of young musicians and performers.
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