DRIVEN BY DRUM CORPS SCHOLARSHIP
BUILDING BETTER BANDS
ONE MEMBER AT A TIME
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PAST WINNERS!
Aster Miller
Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps
My name is Aster Miller. I am originally from Black Mountain, NC and am studying at East Tennessee State University. I am majoring in Parks and Recreation Management while double minoring in Music and History. I have participated in the marching arts since 2018, including two years with Spirit of Atlanta. I will be spending my final season with the Blue Knights. The marching arts have led me to amazing people and opportunities. I am grateful to this committee for helping me participate in this incredible activity one last time.
HEATHER THOMAS
Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps
My name is Heather, and I have been doing color guard since 2017. I have marched with Orchard Park High School, Gates Chili A, White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps, and most recently, 3rd Legend Open and Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps. The marching arts are an integral part of my life and who I am today. Marching has always been my safe space, connecting me with the resources and community needed to achieve personal and marching milestones. My favorite show I've marched has been "Ne Me Quitte Pas," 3rd Legend 2025, because of the ways I was challenged and the new people I got to march with. I spend much of my time on adventures with my friends, listening to music, learning new flag tricks, and volunteering at my local bingo hall to support the White Sabers. I am passionate about helping others and advocating for mental health, LGBTQ and women's rights, equity, and diversity. I am double majoring in social work and women and gender studies with a minor in addictions and behavioral health at SUNY Brockport. I aim to use my education and personal experiences to support others through a future career in the social work field.
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Requirements for Consideration:
You must be a high school senior or older
You must be a contracted member participating in the 2026 season
You must demonstrate financial need
You must aspire to have a career in the marching arts
(Band Director, Drill Writer, Arranger, Etc.)
Support our mission
Growing up and being a product of the marching arts, Zach and Zack are firm believers in the life skills that the activity provides for its members. Using the tools they’ve gained throughout their time in drum corps, Zach and Zack have created a path in the profession as active designers, educators, and supporters of the arts. They hope to provide more exposure to the profession through their Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship and support future students pursuing careers in the marching arts.
* 100% of all donations go directly to the scholarship fund