Educator Kate Sellers shares her story of late diagnosis, community, and self-discovery through the marching arts.

On International Pronouns Day, we affirm why personal, preferred pronouns are essential to building safety, belonging, and equity in our activity.

For World Mental Health Day, MAASIN Member Laetitia Miron shares that healing in the marching arts isn’t about forgetting the pain: it’s about finding safety, reclaiming joy, and rewriting your story.

Composer Sarah Connelly Makiyama reflects on how music, identity, and resilience shape her voice in the marching arts, reminding us that creativity and courage can change the field.

From critique rooms to tour life, Morgan Peters reflects on the realities of being a trans staff member in drum corps.

Substack will be MAASIN’s new hub for essays, reflections, and updates. We’ll share stories from scholarship recipients, insights from our committees, and perspectives on what it takes to change an entire culture.

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.

Now, as we continue to grow and strive to amplify our impact, we're thrilled to announce an exciting upgrade to our fundraising infrastructure. Starting May 22nd, MAASIN will be transitioning to Zeffy as our primary donation platform!

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.

In a world where social media often feels overwhelming and divisive, finding a supportive, inclusive community can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Body shaming and fatphobia in drum & bugle corps are among the most challenging issues that MAASIN and PRSOPER handle.

We are thrilled to announce that Rand Clayton has been appointed as the new Program Director of MAASIN! Rand brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to the marching arts and inclusivity, making them an invaluable addition to our leadership team.