Without the generous outpour from our community, a Northern Lights season would not be possible. We thank each and every one of our partners, volunteers, sponsors, and donors from the bottom of our hearts!
Want to be a community partner for the corps? Please contact [email protected] to discuss how you can help keep marching arts in Michigan!
Want to be a community partner for the corps? Please contact [email protected] to discuss how you can help keep marching arts in Michigan!
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is proudly supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS!
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Community Partners
Newaygo Bands
Beginning in the 2023-2024 season, we are proud to announce a community partnership with Newaygo Public Schools and the Newaygo Bands program. This Muskegon-adjacent area has opened up their facilities for our use in rehearsals, camps, and performances and we are extremely thankful for their belief in the importance of marching arts as a fundamental aspect of music education and American tradition.
Beginning in the 2023-2024 season, we are proud to announce a community partnership with Newaygo Public Schools and the Newaygo Bands program. This Muskegon-adjacent area has opened up their facilities for our use in rehearsals, camps, and performances and we are extremely thankful for their belief in the importance of marching arts as a fundamental aspect of music education and American tradition.
Orefice LTD
Northern Lights is proud to wear uniforms designed and sourced by Orefice, LTD. In a climate of yearly, theme-specific uniforms in the marching arts Orefice makes it affordable for our admins, comfortable for our performers, and eye-catching for our audiences-- all while keeping in mind classic and traditional styles that say "we're the Northern Lights"! CLICK HERE to check out their line of products for YOUR band or ensemble today!
Northern Lights is proud to wear uniforms designed and sourced by Orefice, LTD. In a climate of yearly, theme-specific uniforms in the marching arts Orefice makes it affordable for our admins, comfortable for our performers, and eye-catching for our audiences-- all while keeping in mind classic and traditional styles that say "we're the Northern Lights"! CLICK HERE to check out their line of products for YOUR band or ensemble today!
Ultimate Drill Book
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is able to use a cut-down, weekend-only model rehearsal schedule in large part due to our partnership with Ultimate Drill Book (UDB). The UDB digital dot book app makes it easy for our members to learn drill on the field, at home, at school, on the go, and in any environment on their own time. Check out how UDB can help make YOUR band's drill learning experience more efficient here.
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is able to use a cut-down, weekend-only model rehearsal schedule in large part due to our partnership with Ultimate Drill Book (UDB). The UDB digital dot book app makes it easy for our members to learn drill on the field, at home, at school, on the go, and in any environment on their own time. Check out how UDB can help make YOUR band's drill learning experience more efficient here.
D'Addario, Evans, and ProMark
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is proudly sponsored by the D'Addario family of products, who is our exclusive provider of sticks, mallets, accessories, and drum heads since 2024. Shop online now for your percussion needs here.
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is proudly sponsored by the D'Addario family of products, who is our exclusive provider of sticks, mallets, accessories, and drum heads since 2024. Shop online now for your percussion needs here.
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Tuba Luke Management LLC
We are proud to work with Lukas Schroeder as our volunteer Nonprofit Development Advisor. Lukas has spent over a decade mobilizing resources for nonprofits with missions in the arts, education, social services, and community development. Since 2020 and the normalization of remote work, he has been proud to support the development and capacity-building of nonprofits across the nation.
Lukas earned a Leadership Certificate in Arts Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration and a Bachelor of Music from Grand Valley State University. Raised in Iowa and Michigan, Lukas is a staunch advocate for the Midwest and its cultural offerings. Outside of work, you can find him gigging with his polka quartet or traveling with his family.
We are proud to work with Lukas Schroeder as our volunteer Nonprofit Development Advisor. Lukas has spent over a decade mobilizing resources for nonprofits with missions in the arts, education, social services, and community development. Since 2020 and the normalization of remote work, he has been proud to support the development and capacity-building of nonprofits across the nation.
Lukas earned a Leadership Certificate in Arts Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration and a Bachelor of Music from Grand Valley State University. Raised in Iowa and Michigan, Lukas is a staunch advocate for the Midwest and its cultural offerings. Outside of work, you can find him gigging with his polka quartet or traveling with his family.
FloMarching
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is a proud FloMarching Affiliate. Sign up to check out live and next-day streaming of marching arts activities around the entire calendar year. The corps receives $15 on every new subscription earned when signing up using the link: here
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is a proud FloMarching Affiliate. Sign up to check out live and next-day streaming of marching arts activities around the entire calendar year. The corps receives $15 on every new subscription earned when signing up using the link: here
CRPA
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is a proud partner of the Capital Regiment Performing Arts organization! An equipment-share agreement ensures that Northern Lights Brass gets to perform on quality Adams instruments during the summer! If you're interested in a world-class winter winds experience, click here to find out more about auditions for the Capital Regiment Winter Winds!
The Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps is a proud partner of the Capital Regiment Performing Arts organization! An equipment-share agreement ensures that Northern Lights Brass gets to perform on quality Adams instruments during the summer! If you're interested in a world-class winter winds experience, click here to find out more about auditions for the Capital Regiment Winter Winds!
Zildjian
Northern Lights Percussion is proudly sponsored by Zildjian cymbals! With a crisp, clear tone and durable material, we know with Zildjian our cymbal line and front ensemble can't be beat.
Click here to order today!
Northern Lights Percussion is proudly sponsored by Zildjian cymbals! With a crisp, clear tone and durable material, we know with Zildjian our cymbal line and front ensemble can't be beat.
Click here to order today!
Grand Valley State University Laker Marching Band
Northern Lights is proud to partner with the GVSU Laker Marching Band to bring live drum corps performance to the state of Michigan!
Interested West Michigan area college students can click here to submit your audition application for the Laker Marching Band!
Northern Lights is proud to partner with the GVSU Laker Marching Band to bring live drum corps performance to the state of Michigan!
Interested West Michigan area college students can click here to submit your audition application for the Laker Marching Band!
Jordan Roberts Music Works
Northern Lights is also proud to partner with Jordan Roberts Music Works, owned and operated by corps founder Jordan Roberts. Jordan sources instruments and ensures our programming is in-keeping with the Northern Lights core values.
Check out Jordan's library of competitive band arrangements or request a custom arrangement today!
Northern Lights is also proud to partner with Jordan Roberts Music Works, owned and operated by corps founder Jordan Roberts. Jordan sources instruments and ensures our programming is in-keeping with the Northern Lights core values.
Check out Jordan's library of competitive band arrangements or request a custom arrangement today!
Metal Plus
Northern Lights is proud to work with local businesses to source equipment when we can. Metal Plus in Grand Rapids, MI does custom metal fabrication and is our go to for carts, props, or other specialty materials when needed.
Click here to check them out and see if their skilled craftsmanship fits your needs!
Northern Lights is proud to work with local businesses to source equipment when we can. Metal Plus in Grand Rapids, MI does custom metal fabrication and is our go to for carts, props, or other specialty materials when needed.
Click here to check them out and see if their skilled craftsmanship fits your needs!
Marco's Pizza
A drum corps runs on its stomach, and we couldn't be more thankful to run on Marco's Pizza! Marco's generously feeds the corps when travelling and other special events.
To find a location near you, check them out on their website!
A drum corps runs on its stomach, and we couldn't be more thankful to run on Marco's Pizza! Marco's generously feeds the corps when travelling and other special events.
To find a location near you, check them out on their website!
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