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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 11/05/2026

MAASIN is officially accepting new member applications and we want anyone who loves the marching arts and wants to make it better. But right now we are looking for: 📱 Social Media Volunteers 🎙️ Podcast Volunteers ✊ Fair Labor Activists + a Chair for our Labor Caucus Apply at www.maasin.net/join

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 07/05/2026

MAASIN is accepting applications for new members and volunteers (no prior leadership or activism experience required)! Just a passion for the marching arts and the people in it. Apply at www.maasin.net/join and share this with someone in the marching arts world who you think would be a great fit.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 24/04/2026

With drum corps season approaching and temperatures only getting more extreme, everyone on the field needs to be looking out for each other, but staff and admin, that responsibility falls especially on you. 🌡️

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 01/04/2026

Trans people belong in this activity because this community is only as strong as its commitment to every single member in it. If you have trans people in your program, they need you in their corner. And right now, in the US, that means beyond the field too. 🏳️‍⚧️ #MarchingArts #DrumCorps #WinterGuard

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 31/03/2026

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans people are in your ensemble, on your field, on your floor. Their existence is not up for debate. They are your people, and they deserve to be here simply because they exist. 🏳️‍⚧️

Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility.

This day is annually recognized around the world to uplift our trans family, friends, and community members. Despite what some politicians say, trans people are real and in your community right now. Trans people are valuable marching arts community members. Not only for their contributions to the artform, although there are many very skilled and dedicated trans people making such contributions, but just for existing.

Trans people are proof that systems of power which present themselves as natural and eternal are merely constructs which can, and should be, defied and dismantled. When the state can decide what or who a man and woman are, they can decide what you are allowed to do with your body. They can strip bodily autonomy from you at any point for any suspicion. The persistence of trans people to defy gendered expectations and gain their bodily autonomy has benefited everyone and is something we should be grateful for.

To our trans readers today: whether you are visible to everyone around you or just yourself, you are proof that we can persevere. Thank you for being here.

To our cis readers today: what is legal is not what is moral. Do not comply in advance if you receive orders to enforce gender in any way. If you’re in the US, the situation for trans people has and continues to rapidly deteriorate across the country. Donating to local trans organizations doing advocacy, activism, and mutual aid work is always good but you can help with your time too. Many orgs will need hands to help distribute goods or send emails, butts to sit in seats at government meetings for visible support, and feet to hit the streets. Are there no orgs around you? Start small! See what you can do to improve a policy at your school or workplace.

Trans people, and by extension queer people in general, have faced threats before. Colonizers attempted to erase Indigenous gender variance wherever they sought to conquer and did not succeed. Nazi Germany attempted to burn all evidence of scientific research into gender and sexuality and did not succeed. Many governments left queer people for dead during the AIDS crisis but we are still here. Our liberation will not come from a government webpage. It will take everyone, a united queer front and our allies, to get us through to brighter times. Hold hands so you don’t lose your way in the dark.

In solidarity forever,
The MAASIN Queer Caucus

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 25/03/2026

The MAASIN Podcast is looking for guests with experience, research, or expertise across our episode topics, including: • accessibility • performer wellbeing • equity & representation • leadership • media • community Email us at podcast@maasin.net

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 24/03/2026

Something new is coming. 🎙️ The MAASIN Podcast premieres soon, and we can't wait to share it with you! Tune in on the MAASIN website, Substack, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Stay tuned for more details. 👀 #MAASIN #MarchingArts #Podcast #MarchingArtsPod

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 08/03/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a closer look at the history of women in Band and the marching arts. Understanding this history helps us recognize where inequities come from and how the marching arts community can build a more inclusive future.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 06/03/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we remember the persistence and resilience of the women who came before us in musical arts. Every woman who steps onto the field, the podium, or the rehearsal room floor helps reshape the future of this activity! Read our latest article here:

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The History of Women in Band

How did band become a “boys’ club?" A historical look at women in instrumental music and the barriers that still shape the marching arts today.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 19/02/2026

In the marching arts we talk about inclusion. But what does inclusion look like when a performer is rehearsing, receiving feedback, and performing in a language that isn’t their own? Québécois performer Laetitia Miron shares what it was like to march while thinking in French & performing in English.

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Lost in Translation on the Field: Thinking in French, Marching in English

The invisible labor of marching in a second language and the power of asking, not assuming.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 12/02/2026

MAASIN is seeking to connect with marching arts members or staff who have been directly impacted by ICE activity. If you’ve experienced an ICE encounter & are willing to share your story we want to hear from you. 📩 DM us or reach out directly to our Internal Director at karen.daubert@maasin.net

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 12/02/2026

ICE activity is increasing across the U.S., and no organization should assume it “won’t happen here.” MAASIN’s ICE Safety Plan Template helps organizations think through next steps, roles, and responses so you’re not scrambling in the moment. static1.squarespace.com/static/620aa...

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 12/02/2026

ICE is here, and if you are a marching arts educator, director, or organizational leader, this moment demands your action, not your apathy. Our latest article “The Marching Arts Are Not Immune from ICE” is live now on our Substack. We will be sharing more resources and guides in the coming weeks.

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The Marching Arts Are Not Immune from ICE

ICE is not a distant threat. It is here, and the marching arts will not be exempt.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 19/01/2026

Don't miss out! If you participated in the 2025 college marching band season, MAASIN wants to hear from you. Visit forms.gle/ogJeK1pajN9m... to make your voice heard today!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 12/01/2026

If you participated in the 2025 college marching band season, MAASIN wants to hear from you! Head to the link at forms.gle/ogJeK1pajN9m... and share your experience by February 15!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 28/12/2025

Last chance! Our March With Pride winter 2026 scholarship will stop accepting applications on December 31. Head to our website today and submit your application! This scholarship is open to any member of the LGBTQIA+ community who is a member of a WGI group. Don't miss out!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 18/12/2025

Help bring the next generation of LGBTQIA+ performers to the floor by supporting MAASIN this holiday season! Visit our website today and make a donation to the MAASIN March With Pride Scholarship Fund!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 10/12/2025

There is still time! Our March With Pride winter 2026 scholarship is still accepting applications until December 31. If you're performing in WGI this winter and you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, visit our website today and submit your application!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 01/12/2025

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.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 24/11/2025

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!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 26/09/2025

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. 💜

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 21/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 21/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 19/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 18/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 17/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 15/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 15/09/2025

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MAASIN | Substack

A community-led effort to increase equity and safety in the marching and performing arts. Click to read MAASIN, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 13/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 11/09/2025

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

MAASIN Join Today! Want to be part of the change? Apply in our bio

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 02/09/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 26/08/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 25/07/2025

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!

Page titled "Medications on Tour." Discusses managing ADHD and SSRI medications on tour, highlighting heat effects and the importance of doctor consultation. Also addresses bringing controlled substances on tour and corps' roles in medication management.

Continuation of "Medications on Tour." Covers options for medication refills on tour, including mail order and local pharmacies. Details state laws and restrictions on hormone and abortion pills, mentioning resources and corps' potential support.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 23/07/2025

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

Purple and pink balloons with an illustrated title "Celebrating 5 Years of MAASIN"

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 10/07/2025

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

New Guide. ICE Navigation Guide for Drum Corps. Understand how to identify and handle potential interactions with ICE officials this drum corps season.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 19/06/2025

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

Melanin Mosaic Performance Ensemble. Celebrating Culture, Inspiring Creativity. A proud program of the Warriors Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Inc, New York City.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 19/06/2025

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...

New Blog Post. Juneteenth 2025 Statement. Marching Arts Access, Safety, and Inclusion Network.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 14/06/2025

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.

Say hello to our new MAASIN core members! We are excited to share our newly onboarded MAASIN members! Want to be a core member? Scroll to the end for more info!

Daniel Rodriguez (he/him) Labor Caucus Chair. Public Education Committee Member

Meghan Connelly (she/her) Research Committee Member. Women's Caucus Member.

Melissa Jaeger (she/her) Research Committee Member. Labor, Queer & Women's Caucus Member

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 12/06/2025

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

Not a subscription service. A community service.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 07/06/2025

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

Fueling a brighter future for the marching arts.

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 31/05/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 29/05/2025

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

Your small monthly gift. A big MAASIN impact. donate dot maasin don net

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 27/05/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 23/05/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 23/05/2025

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

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 22/05/2025

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...

New Blog Post. Supporting MAASIN Just Got Easier: Welcome Zeffy!

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 19/05/2025

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 08/05/2025

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...

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Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) @maasin.net · 02/05/2025

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