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Taking on the World
For marching bands that love to travel, international destinations—from London to Malaysia—open up worlds of opportunity for cultural and musical ... -
Showmanship: Write It In
The best performers are those who take the leap to rehearse expressive qualities with every run-through. But let’s be real. ... -
On the Move
Proper marching is a critical element of clean, crisp routines. A strong core, sideline awareness and staying in step all ... -
Engage the Upper Arms
Many performers focus only on their wrists and forearm muscles when spinning or stopping the rifle. But the muscles in ... -
Aim for 100
Advice for color guards from Catina Anderson, from Halftime Magazine, a print and online publication about the marching arts. -
In the Toaster
Advice for color guard performers from Catina Anderson. From Halftime Magazine, the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. -
Off-Season Training
Color guard tips about what to do in the off-season from Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
Ready for Rifle
Without proper taping, your rifle can go from “shiny and new” to “split in two” with just one bad toss. ... -
Teaching Tips
If you’re a veteran member, chances are you will get the opportunity to help younger teammates master routines. Here are ... -
Team-Building Tips
Some of the best parts ofcolor guard are the friendshipsyou develop frombeing part of a team. Butbuilding a cohesive teamtakes ... -
Perfect Your Drop Spins
One of the first skills that new performers learn is the drop spin. It helps build strength in the forearm ... -
More Than a Smile
Showmanship is more than a great smile. It’s interpreting your music, connecting with the audience and conveying emotion through non-verbal ... -
When It’s Good to Cheat
It is important to know the correct hand placement for every count of your routines. Consistent hand placement across the ... -
Why Winter Guard?
As marching band season draws to a close, performers throughout the world are gearing up for the challenge and excitement ... -
Overcoming Obstacles
According to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Music is the universal language of mankind.” This phrase takes on a whole new ... -
Pre-Olympic Festivities
Besides the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra, many other American marching and concert bands made the trip to China this ... -
Olympic Dreams
We’ve all seen images of China on TV. Imagine experiencing it while performing as part of an international Olympic Orchestra. ... -
First Impressions
We’ve all heard that first impressions are important. When it comes to a competition, the first impression you make on ... -
Tossing in the Wild Outdoors
Color guard, like any other physical activity, involves risk. While you cannot eliminate risk entirely, you can reduce the chance ... -
Golden Moments from WGI
Congratulations to the 2008 WGI Winter Guard and Marching Percussion World Champions. View snapshots from each of the winning marching ... -
Sail Away!
When the fabric of your flag gets caught on the top end cap of your pole, it’s called a “sail” ... -
Taking the Floor
What set apart last year’s WGI World Class winners, and what’s in store for their programs this year? With less ... -
WGI Scholarship Spotlight: Kenny Nygaard
Each year WGI Sport of the Arts presents scholarships to talented guard and percussion performers who attend the World Championships ... -
WGI Scholarship Spotlight: Brittany Zwiesler
Each year WGI Sport of the Arts presents scholarships to talented guard and percussion performers who attend the World Championships ... -
Daily Training for Color Guard
Find out some tips for making the most of your guard fundamentals training. By Catina Anderson, the founder and editor ... -
In Case of Emergency
With the beginning of Winter Guard season approaching, you can stay stress-free by taking a few tips from Color Guard ... -
Tight Transitions
Whether you’re putting those finishing touches on your fall show or starting your winter season, well-performed transitions are an often-overlooked ... -
Recovering from Drops
Tips for color guard members on how to recover after a drop. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online ... -
Mastering Memorization
Practical tips for memorizing music and color guard routines from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the ...
Author: Catina Anderson
Catina Anderson
Catina Anderson has been involved in the marching arts for almost 30 years, first as a performer and then as an instructor. She is the founder/editor of www.colorguardeducators.com, a website for color guard coaches. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Towson University and a master’s degree in education from Marymount University.
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