BD Performing Arts

[1] In 1957, Tony and Ann Odello and the Concord VFW post assumed control of the Martinettes, a defunct drum corps and drill team.

In 1958, the Blue Devils added glockenspiels, becoming a drum and bell corps, while the girls became a separate a baton twirling troupe, the Majorettes.

In 1961, the Blue Devils added a flag section to the unit that was then competing in the state's Junior division.

In 2009, the Blue Devils "B" corps won the first of 5 successive DCI Open Class World Championships.

[2][3][4][5] In 2008, the board of directors changed the name of the organization from the Blue Devils Parents Association to BD Performing Arts in order to more accurately reflect 1) the new corporate governance structure, and 2) a more encompassing name.

In 2009, The Concord Blue Devils went undefeated and won their 13th World Championship with a record score (for the corps) of 99.05.

In 2011, Blue Devils "B" repeated for a third straight year as Open Class World Champions, narrowly beating the Oregon Crusaders.