Everglade Vanguard
Corps Information
Bio: Founded in 2026 in Bonita Springs, The Everglade Vanguard is a modern drum and bugle corps born from the untamed spirit of Florida’s River of Grass. Dedicated to powerful storytelling, relentless innovation, and unforgettable performance, the corps draws inspiration from the beauty, mystery, and danger of the Everglades.
Blending cinematic brass, aggressive percussion, and immersive visual design, The Everglade Vanguard creates productions that feel both primal and transcendent. Known for atmospheric shows, emotionally charged finales, and a dark modern aesthetic, the corps embraces the idea that nature is both fragile and unstoppable. Every performance reflects movement, survival, transformation, and the raw energy of the world around us.
Rooted in music education, discipline, and artistic excellence, the organization strives to build not only elite performers, but confident leaders and passionate artists. The Everglade Vanguard pushes its members beyond their limits while creating experiences that leave audiences emotionally moved long after the final chord fades.
Corps song
“Through Still Waters”
Corps Colors
Swamp Green • Black • Gold
Identity
Cinematic. Relentless. Reborn.
Awards
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
1st Place
0
2nd Place
3
3rd Place
1
I&E Wins
0
Caption Awards
Brass
0
Drumline
0
Pit
0
Visual
0
Music Ensemble
0
Visual Ensemble
0
Color Guard
0
Corps History - Season 4
Show Description
River of Grass
Set within the untamed beauty of the Florida Everglades, River of Grass follows nature through tranquility, danger, destruction, and rebirth. Through cinematic brass, primal percussion, and immersive visual storytelling, The Everglade Vanguard explores the resilience of life within one of the world’s most powerful ecosystems.
Scene I — Stillwater
* Arrival of the Birds
* Baba Yetu
Scene II — Predators
* Sensemaya
Scene III — Storm Surge
* Medea’s Dance of Vengeance
* The Host of Seraphim
Scene IV — Reclamation
* On the Nature of Daylight
Scene V — Reborn
* Symphony No. 2 Finale
Everglade Vanguard Scoring History
Tour Schedule
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Show Calendar
| Show # | Date | Show Name | Show Location | Score | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 7, 2026 | Thunder Run Showdown | Charlotte, North Carolina | 66.03 | 3rd |
| 2 | May 8, 2026 | Under the Lights Baltimore | Baltimore, Maryland | 66.99 | 4 |
| 3 | May 9, 2026 | Cleveland North Invitational | Cleveland, Ohio | 68.36 | 4 |
| 4 | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day Plains of | Cincinnati, Ohio | 68.48 | 4 |
| 5 | May 11, 2026 | East Plains of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 69.20 | 5 |
| 6 | May 13, 2026 | Momentum Championship | Detroit, Michigan | 69.81 | 5 |
| 7 | May 15, 2026 | North Rhythm on the Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 69.70 | 4 |
| 8 | May 16, 2026 | CO Invitational | Denver, Colorado | 70.70 | 2nd |
| 9 | May 21, 2026 | East Corps Clash Tampa | Tampa, Florida | 73.96 | 2nd |
| 10 | May 22, 2026 | South Illumination New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana | 77.51 | 2nd |
| 11 | May 28, 2026 | Impact Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | - | - |
| 12 | May 29, 2026 | Brass Bash Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | - | - |
| 13 | May 30, 2026 | DCI Athens | Athens, Georgia | - | - |
| 14 | June 5, 2026 | Pulse of Championship Series | Tallahassee, Florida | - | - |
| 15 | June 7, 2026 | South Corps Celebration Auburn | Auburn, Alabama | - | - |
| 16 | June 8, 2026 | East Preview Faceoff | Gainesville, Florida | - | - |
| 17 | June 11, 2026 | East Symphony of Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | - | - |
| 18 | June 15, 2026 | East Heartland Finals | Portland, New York | - | - |
| 19 | June 18, 2026 | Summer Nights at the Bowl | Tampa, Michigan | - | - |
| 20 | June 27, 2026 | Michigan Championship | Orlando, Michigan | - | - |
| 21 | June 28, 2026 | Origins Miami | Miami, Pennsylvania | - | - |
| 22 | June 30, 2026 | North River City Green Bay | Green Bay, Wisconsin | - | - |
| 23 | July 2, 2026 | DCI Prelims | Indianapolis, Indiana | - | - |
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