Mt. Juliet, TN, August 21, 2025 … KHS America proudly announces the Seattle Cascades Drum & Bugle Corps is now a full ensemble member of the KHS America Academic Alliance, performing exclusively on Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and Jupiter Brass Instruments.
A Mapex Marching percussion partner since 2023, the Cascades have expanded their lineup with Jupiter brass, bringing their entire instrumentation under the KHS America umbrella.
“We’ve been proud of our relationship with the Cascades through their use of Mapex and Majestic Percussion,” said Ben St. John, Business Development Manager, Northwest U.S. “This expansion to Jupiter brass allows a rich partnership for every instrument on the field.”
Under Executive Director Michael Leone, the Seattle Cascades continue their 59-year tradition of excellence. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Mapex, Majestic, and Jupiter. These instruments will benefit our members and instructors for many seasons to come.” Leone said. “The quality of the instruments and customer service from KHS are unmatched, and we look forward to a long partnership.”
Fans experienced the fully powered Seattle Cascades in their 2025 production, Primary, which featured music by Coldplay, Selena Gomez, Mamoru Osoda, and more.
About KHS America
KHS America is dedicated to the enrichment of lives through music performance and education by providing high-quality musical instruments and services designed to support musicians, educators, and retail partners. A primary core value of KHS America is the belief that music is an essential part of life for every individual and that it provides a positive contribution to society as a whole.
About the Seattle Cascades
The Seattle Cascades is a premier DCI World Class corps based in the Pacific Northwest, providing transformative performance and educational experiences to young musicians nationwide.