2025 Sponsors

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors

Digital Performance Gear

Season Presenting Sponsor

DPG is your premier destination for all your marching arts visual production needs. Focused on digital printing within the marching arts, they provide top-quality marching band uniforms, color guard costumes, floor tarps, props, flyovers, flags, and more.

Learn more at dpgperforms.com

TheMarchingArts.com

Championships Presenting Sponsor

TheMarchingArts.com is all things marching arts, indoor and out. They strive to provide the best products at the best prices, allowing programs and students to shine their brightest! Based out of Sylvania, Ohio, The Marching Arts is a family-owned company that works hard to cultivate personal relationships with all of their clients. This customer-based focus keeps clients coming back year after year. TMA is privileged and honored to be a dealer for Director's Showcase International (DSI), Style Plus, Digital Performance Gear (DPG), Jarvis, Corps Design, and Drill Masters.

Learn more at themarchingarts.com

GuardMomLife

Fifth Third Arena Presenting Sponsor

Empowering performers, staff, parents, and fans of the pageantry arts, Guard Mom Life offers handmade, custom apparel, jewelry, and specialty items that foster joy, encouragement, and inspiration. Their team is dedicated to creating unforgettable memories that make every performance a special occasion.

Learn more at guardmomlife.com

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

FJM, Inc

Official Scholarships Sponsor

For over 55 years, Fred J. Miller, Inc. (FJM) has been in the business of providing quality uniforms. Recognized as a leader in pageantry arts costume design, FJM infuses innovation and creativity in every project, big or small.

Learn more at fjminc.com

Synced Up Designs

Official Custom Design Sponsor

Synced Up Designs is a leading provider for marching band, color guard, and drumline ensembles - offering high quality music and visual design, custom and catalog uniforms, field props and graphics, printed floors, audio carts and more. Synced Up serves ensembles of all sizes, experience levels, and styles.

Learn more at syncedupdesigns.com

YAMAHA Corporation of America

Corporate Sponsor

Established in 1960 as Yamaha International Corporation, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) offers a large assortment of high-quality musical instruments and audio products to U.S. customers. Yamaha's sponsorship of MEPA is made possible by Dave Clark: District Manager, School Services Division.

Learn more at usa.yamaha.com

Stitch Sis

Corporate Sponsor

Stitch Sis is a women-owned and operated business in Cincinnati. Their plushies are handmade by three talented makers that are all actively involved in the Marching Arts community. Every plushie is constructed with high quality materials to ensure you and your loved ones get a long-lasting soft and fluffy new friend.

Learn more at the Stitch Sis Shop!

Checkmate Photography

Official Photography Partner

Checkmate Photography has been the long-time official photographer of all MEPA Contests. Established in 2016, they provide action photos of pageantry arts and athletics, wedding photos, senior portraits, and more!

View official action photos at checkmatephotos.com

Band Shoppe

Corporate Sponsor

Founded in 1970, Band Shoppe has grown to become a top manufacturer of quality apparel for the music industry. They offer the complete line of marching band and color guard accessories, from uniforms and marching shoes to podiums, gloves, in stock and custom color guard and marching band flags, and warm-ups.

Learn more at bandshoppe.com

Pageantry Innovations

Corporate Sponsor

Pageantry Innovations designs and manufactures industry-leading carts and accessories for pro audio, catering to marching bands, houses of worship, and live sound professionals. Their products simplify the transport, deployment, and use of sound systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. They empower performers and audio engineers to focus on their craft with solutions tailored to their needs.

Learn more at pageantryinnovations.com

Thank you to our Educational Sponsors

Bluecoats

Educational Sponsor

Founded in 1972, Bluecoats is known around the world for the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp, Bluecoats School of the Arts, Rhythm IN BLUE, and more. Bluecoats brings performing arts education to thousands of aspiring young musicians in Stark County and around the globe.

Learn more at bluecoats.com

Cincinnati Tradition

Educational Sponsor

Cincinnati Tradition is an All Age Drum and Bugle Corps based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. The corps has a rich heritage in the activity, and is a highly competitive performance ensemble.

Learn more at CincinnatiTradition.org

Thank you to our Strategic Partners

Music for All

Strategic Partner

Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music. Music for All will be a catalyst to ensure that every child across America has access and opportunity to participate in active music-making in their scholastic environment.

Learn more at musicforall.org

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