ONE MONTH LEFT! Applications for our winter March With Pride scholarship are still open! Apply before December 31 by visiting our website. This scholarship is open to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are performing in WGI this season.

Help support our March With Pride Winter 2026 scholarship today! Visit our website and make your tax-deductible donation to bring a new generation of LGBTQIA+ performers to the floor!

This year, MAASIN celebrates 5 years of advocacy, community, and change in the marching arts! 🎉 We’re especially proud of our March With Pride recipients. Amari Lewis reminds us that our work goes beyond financial support, it’s about creating a legacy of inclusivity, resilience, and family. 💜

In our newest Substack article, composer Sarah Connelly Makiyama reflects on how being a woman has shaped her leadership, rooting it in empathy, adaptability, and collaboration. “Notes of Resistance: Composition, Gender, and Grit” is live now. Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com

New on Substack: “Notes of Resistance: Composition, Gender, and Grit.” Composer Sarah Connelly Makiyama shares how composition, identity, and resilience fuel her artistry in the marching arts and how creativity and courage can push our activity forward. maasinetwork.substack.com

Behind the uniform, there are stories that rarely get told. In her essay, Morgan Peters reflects on the joys and challenges of being a trans staff member in the marching arts and the resilience it takes to thrive. Read her powerful perspective on our Substack: maasinetwork.substack.com

We’ve moved to Substack! 📬 Subscribing means you’ll get MAASIN updates, resources, and community stories sent right to your inbox. It’s the best way to stay connected and show your support. Subscribe now! Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com

New on MAASIN’s Substack: “Out of the Closet and Onto the Field: One Trans Woman’s Experience in the Marching Arts” From critique rooms to tour life, Morgan Peters shares what it’s like to navigate drum corps as a trans staff member and why visibility matters. maasinetwork.substack.com

Big news: MAASIN is officially on Substack! Check out our new Substack for essays, reflections, updates, and stories from our community, all delivered directly to your inbox. Follow us and be part of the conversation! Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com

Big news: MAASIN is officially on Substack! Check out our new Substack for essays, reflections, updates, and stories from our community, all delivered directly to your inbox. Follow us and be part of the conversation! Link in bio. or directly at maasinetwork.substack.com

Hard times call for bold action. If you’re looking for a way to give back and make a difference, MAASIN is where your passion meets purpose. We are organizers, advocates, and educators fighting for a safer, more inclusive marching arts. Applications open through Sept. 14th. 🔗 maasin.net/join

The marching arts should be a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. At MAASIN, we’re making that vision a reality, but we can’t do it alone. Join our team of advocates, educators, and change-makers. Deadline to apply: September 14th 🔗 maasin.net/join

Feeling powerless in challenging these times? Change starts with action. MAASIN is looking for passionate organizers ready to fight for equity, safety, and accessibility in the marching arts. Applications are open NOW through September 14th. 🔗 maasin.net/join

Five years ago, MAASIN was founded to fight for equity, safety, and inclusion in the marching arts. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the impact we’ve had and the incredible people who have shaped our story. #MAASIN #MarchWithPride #MarchingArts #InclusionMatters #EquityInTheArts

Your health is key to your performance! 🥁 As you head out on tour this summer, we have put together essential information on managing your medications, including tips for ADHD, SSRIs, and navigating medication access. We're here to help you stay safe and healthy while you shine!

MAASIN turns 5 today! 🎉 We've spent 5 years supporting whistleblowers, providing scholarships & peer support, and creating space for vital voices. Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible! If MAASIN has impacted you, share your story below! 💜 #MAASIN #5YearsOfMAASIN

NEW GUIDE! The I.C.E. Navigation Guide for Drum Corps. Understand how to identify and handle potential interactions with I.C.E. officials this drum corps season. tinyurl.com/MAASINICEGuide

Today and everyday, we want to recognize Melanin Mosaic. Melanin Mosaic is a collective dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices within the African diaspora and BIPOC communities in the marching arts. Their work contributes to a more equitable and inclusive activity. melaninmosaicpe.com

Today is Juneteenth. This day commemorates the delayed freedom of Black Americans. Freedom that came years late, after white enslavers had already enjoyed two and a half more years of stolen labor after the abolition of slavery. Read our full statement: www.maasin.net/blog/junetee...

Say hello to the newest members of MAASIN! 🎉 We’re so excited to welcome these incredible humans to our community of activists working toward a safer, more inclusive, and more just marching arts world.

Become a recurring donor on Zeffy and help MAASIN build a more equitable marching arts world. donate.maasin.net

Ready to invest in the future? Your donation through Zeffy directly supports scholarships and resources that empower marching members. donate.maasin.net

WGI members! We want to hear about your experiences this winter. Results from this survey will help us identify any areas of concern to inform our efforts to improve future members’ experiences. Survey closes in tomorrow! tinyurl.com/WGIMES25

Your recurring donation, even a small amount each month, provides vital support for MAASIN's ongoing work. Join our community of sustainers. donate.maasin.net

Rep MAASIN merch this summer! From classic designs to fan favorites, all proceeds go to our scholarship and community programming. shop.maasin.net

Thank you all for a great first day of donations! We have already exceeded our goal, but that does not mean any amount moving forward won't go to larger scholarship pools, aid funds, or community programming. donate.maasin.net

We've upgraded! You can now easily support MAASIN's mission for a safer, more inclusive marching arts community through our new Zeffy donation platform. donate.maasin.net

As MAASIN continues to grow and strive to amplify our community impact, we're thrilled to announce an exciting upgrade to our fundraising infrastructure. Starting today MAASIN will be transitioning to Zeffy as our primary donation platform! www.maasin.net/blog/welcome...

WGI members! We want to hear about your experiences this winter. Results from this survey will help us identify any areas of concern to inform our efforts to improve future members’ experiences. Survey closes in two weeks! tinyurl.com/WGIMES25

Join us in uplifting the next generation of LGBTQIA+ performers—donate today and help us make the activity more inclusive for all! The more we raise, the more scholarships we can award. www.maasin.net/march-with-p...

WGI members! We want to hear about your experiences this winter. Results from this survey will help us identify any areas of concern to inform our efforts to improve future members’ experiences. Survey closes in one month! tinyurl.com/WGIMES25

As an organization that stands for access, safety, and inclusion in the marching arts and advocates for research and education, MAASIN proudly stands with the autistic people that have always been and will always be part of the marching arts. www.maasin.net/blog/autism-...

WGI members! We want to hear about your experiences this winter. Results from this survey will help us identify any areas of concern to inform our efforts to improve future members’ experiences. tinyurl.com/WGIMES25

The marching arts thrive because of the people behind the scenes—staff, volunteers, and workers who give their time, energy, and expertise to make it all happen.

WGI members! We want to hear about your experiences this winter. Results from this survey will help us identify any areas of concern to inform our efforts to improve future members’ experiences. tinyurl.com/WGIMES25

Join us for two important events coming up later this month! Registration is required! Learn more and register here: International Discussion Circle - tinyurl.com/MAASINIDC25 Melt the ICE Workshop - tinyurl.com/MAASINMTI25

Hard times call for bold action. If you’re looking for a way to give back and make a difference, MAASIN is where your passion meets purpose. We are organizers, advocates, and educators fighting for a safer, more inclusive marching arts. Applications close April 6. maasin.net/join

The marching arts should be a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. At MAASIN, we’re making that vision a reality—but we can’t do it alone. Join our team of advocates, educators, and change-makers to push for real, lasting change in the activity. Deadline is April 6 maasin.net/join

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Typically this is a more joyful day where we like to celebrate trans people in the community. This year feels different. View out full statement here:

Hey book lovers!! The MAASIN Book Bonding Club is a way to gather the performing arts community through the love of books! The club will be a place to share any and all books that you’ve read in the past month. Learn more and join in the MAASIN Discord: discord.gg/Cd2RJ2NuFE

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, MAASIN is celebrating some of the incredible women leading the way in what has long been a male-dominated space. 🧵

Feeling powerless in challenging these times? Change starts with action. MAASIN is looking for passionate organizers ready to fight for equity, safety, and accessibility in the marching arts. If you’re ready to make an impact, apply today! Applications are open NOW through April 6. maasin.net/join

LAST DAY TO DONATE! maasin.net/donate

FINAL PUSH FOR WINTER DONATIONS! Please consider donating to our winter March with Pride Scholarship Fund. Anything you give will ease the burdens of our winter March with Pride Scholarship recipients and help them finish their seasons strong! maasin.net/donate

Happy March Fourth! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest onboarded members to MAASIN! These passionate individuals are joining us in our mission to create a safer, more inclusive, and more accessible marching arts community.

The Summer 2025 March with Pride Scholarship is officially receiving applications! If you’re an LGBTQIA+ performer for any kind of summer marching ensemble, please send in an application by March 14th. https://tinyurl.com/MAASINMWPS25

The recent tragedy at the Texas Color Guard Circuit Percussion event has deeply shaken our community. In marching arts, we are all connected, and events like this ripple through our friends, peers, and organizations. 🧵

A note about safe digital spaces available for the marching arts community:

Last chance to apply! The March with Pride scholarship applications close soon. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your talents and join a community that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Apply by tomorrow at: tinyurl.com/MAASINMWP25

Still Time! Don't miss your chance to apply for the March with Pride Scholarship. Applications close January 10. This scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ performers in winter marching arts. Apply now at: tinyurl.com/MAASINMWP25