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Author: Killian Weston

Killian Weston

Killian Weston is a color guard instructor and designer in southeast Michigan. She began performing with her high school marching band in 2002 and continued with college marching band and collegiate winter guard. She has taught several guard units and is a prospective judge in the Michigan Color Guard Circuit.

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    May-June-July-2021

    Emoting Expressions

    No matter what type of marching season you’re dealing with—indoor vs. outdoor or in-person vs. virtual—facial expressions are an indispensable ...
    Killian Weston
    July 10, 2021
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    January-February 2021

    Not Just the Flick of the Wrist

    When I was a performer, we never really talked about wrist strength and flexibility, so I never realized their importance ...
    Killian Weston
    February 13, 2021
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    November-December 2020

    Perks of Non-Competition

    The 2021 winter guard season will be very different for those who are coordinating a team. Many circuits are adding ...
    Killian Weston
    December 3, 2020
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    September-October 2020

    Make the Best of a Weird Season

    Here we are, still in the midst of a pandemic that is impacting every aspect of our lives, including marching ...
    Killian Weston
    October 3, 2020
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    July-August 2020

    A Different Type of Season

    The time since I wrote my last column has felt incredibly long. In spite of that, the uncertainty hasn’t changed. ...
    Killian Weston
    August 1, 2020
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    May-June 2020

    Strong and Accountable

    As I write this column, staff and students are in a holding pattern, trying to figure out how to move ...
    Killian Weston
    May 21, 2020
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    March-April 2020

    Injury Prevention

    Those of us who have been spinning for any extended amount of time have accumulated our fair share of injuries. ...
    Killian Weston
    March 23, 2020
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    January-February 2020

    Fiercely Supportive

    The competitive winter guard season is picking up, and guards are debuting their 2020 productions. While we often focus on ...
    Killian Weston
    January 28, 2020
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    November-December 2019

    Dispelling Drama

    “I would never want to teach guard. There’s too much drama.” I’ve heard this comment from band staff who work ...
    Killian Weston
    December 2, 2019
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    September-October 2019

    Maintain Healthy Habits

    As the season wears on, and the responsibilities outside of color guard add up, some potential negative habits may impact ...
    Killian Weston
    September 29, 2019
  • High Schoolers in Drum Corps
    July-August 2019

    High Schoolers in Drum Corps

    The youngest participants in drum and bugle corps often make more personal tradeoffs but also potentially have the most to ...
    Killian Weston
    August 6, 2019
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    July-August 2019

    Leading by Following

    Whether you’ve been rehearsing for a few months already or don’t get started until an August band camp, keep the ...
    Killian Weston
    August 1, 2019
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    May-June 2019

    Scary at First

    “Isn’t that scary?” I’ve heard this question countless times from people watching tosses. Most recently, a middle school student asked ...
    Killian Weston
    June 7, 2019
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    March-April 2019

    Fabric on the Field and Floor

    Guards often use silks beyond flags to create unique visual effects although these alternative types of equipment can be tricky ...
    Killian Weston
    April 6, 2019
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    March-April 2019

    The Beginning of the End

    The end of the indoor season is a whirlwind every year, yet it always seems to come out of nowhere. ...
    Killian Weston
    April 1, 2019
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    January-February 2019

    Scoring Variances

    As we get into the competitive part of the indoor guard season, scores and judge commentary start rolling in. I’ve ...
    Killian Weston
    February 6, 2019
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    November-December 2018

    I Like to Move It

    Equipment work is easily the most recognized element of color guard, but movement is the foundation that everything builds upon. ...
    Killian Weston
    December 3, 2018
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    September-October 2018

    Social Media Pros and Cons

    Social media has changed the way that performers, instructors, and fans interact throughout the marching seasons and beyond. Sharing via ...
    Killian Weston
    October 3, 2018
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    July-August 2018

    Summer to Fall—Preparing for Guard

    While summer is drum corps season for part of the guard world, it’s the closest thing to an off-season for ...
    Killian Weston
    August 12, 2018
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    May-June 2018

    What’s Next?

    Now that the school year and indoor season are over, what’s next? If you’re a graduating senior, or it’s your ...
    Killian Weston
    June 9, 2018
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    March-April 2018

    Practicing at Home

    Instructors expect guard members to put in time conditioning, stretching, and practicing different parts of their show outside of regular ...
    Killian Weston
    March 30, 2018
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    January-February 2018

    Just Keep Breathing

    Breath is a key aspect of successful movement, and movement affects every caption score in winter guard competition. Fuel Your ...
    Killian Weston
    January 27, 2018
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    November-December 2017

    Manage Inner Monologue and Mindset in Color Guard

    As a performer, it’s impossible to go too long without developing an inner voice that tells you when something was ...
    Killian Weston
    November 28, 2017
  • May-June 2016

    Never Stop Learning

    One of the great things about color guard is that you can always keep learning, regardless of your role within ...
    Killian Weston
    May 29, 2016
  • September-October 2015

    All in the Journey

    The rush of a fantastic performance is one of the most amazing things about color guard, but performance only accounts ...
    Killian Weston
    December 13, 2015

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