Drum Corps International, Blue Devils, Glassmen, Santa Clara Vanguard, The Cadets (Yea), Winter Guard International, Bands of America and National Association for Music Education have advanced to the second round of the Chase Community Giving, created by the JP Morgan Chase company which awards grants of up to $500,000 to deserving nonprofit corporations.

Each of the eight organisations have already received a $25,000 grant from Chase Community Giving as a result of the support of their legions of members, alumni, supporters and friends during the first round of the campaign. Now they are now vying for an additional $500,000 in round two. Fans can vote through Facebook.

Read all about the 'Big Ideas' these American organisations have for the future, and submit your vote through Facebook buy clicking on the "Vote now" link. 

Drum Corps International Vote now!
Winter Guard International Vote now!
Youth Educations in the Arts Vote now!
Blue Devils Vote now!
Glassmen Vote now!
Santa Clara Vanguard Vote now!
Music for All - Bands of America Vote now!
National Association for Music Education Vote now!