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Tag: color guard

  • Web Features

    The Cookout Brings Together People of Color in Color Guard for Networking and Celebration

    Just like a backyard barbeque brings family and friends together, The Cookout inaugural event will create a new camaraderie for ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    February 15, 2022
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • March-April 2021

    Showcasing WGI eShowcase

    Indoor marching instructors and performers think “outside the tarp” in WGI’s new eShowcase category. On a Friday afternoon in early ...
    Frank DiMaria
    April 8, 2021
  • March-April 2021

    Pride of Cincinnati

    The seven-time WGI winter guard champion has mastered “A New Way of Living,” recording its 2021 eShowcase performance after just ...
    Kacie Brown
    March 14, 2021
  • Introducing the IMB.
    January-February 2021

    Introducing the Intercollegiate Marching Band

    The CBDNA Intercollegiate Marching Band unified performers in a virtual show for the College Football Playoff National Championship game as ...
    Savy Leiser
    February 16, 2021
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • Band Shoppe introduces ultra spin drill rifle
    September-October 2020

    Band Shoppe Ultra Spin Drill Rifle

    After a hiatus since 2004, Band Shoppe is once again producing its own brand of original wooden rifles. “We found a ...
    Savy Leiser
    October 3, 2020
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • WGI 2020
    May-June 2020

    2020 WGI

    With event cancellations due to the coronavirus starting in March 2020, many indoor marching groups cut their seasons short. Halftime ...
    Halftime Magazine
    May 21, 2020
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • 2020 Drum Corps International Rules Congress Approved New Electronic Effects and Color Guard Judging Criteria.
    March-April 2020

    2020 Drum Corps International Rules Congress Approved New Electronic Effects and Color Guard Judging Criteria

    Those hoping to see flutes, clarinets, and saxophones join their brass and percussion counterparts in drum corps will need to ...
    Kacie Brown
    March 27, 2020
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • A photo of Maddie Evans.
    January-February 2020

    Captain of Her Own Destiny

    Though at first feeling inept at spinning, one guard member navigated many new opportunities to hone her craft and leadership ...
    Maddie Evans
    January 28, 2020
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • Uniqueness of Uniforms.
    September-October 2019

    The Uniqueness of DCI Uniforms

    Groups competing in Drum Corps International have spent the past few years tailoring their uniforms to each season’s show while ...
    Savy Leiser
    October 1, 2019
  • A photo of the Blue Devils.
    September-October 2019

    2019 DCI Champions

    Portraying ghosts and The Beatles with journeys to the cultural underground and under the sea, the 2019 Drum Corps International ...
    Savy Leiser
    October 1, 2019
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • Styleplus guard max bag.
    September-October 2019

    StylePLUS Guard Max Bag

    Guard members no longer need to carry two, three, or even four different bags to rehearsals and performances. The all-encompassing ...
    Nicole Roberts
    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
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • Styleplus Genesis Flags
    July-August 2019

    StylePLUS Genesis Flags

    Add shimmer to your show flags without adding weight to the fabric. StylePLUS recently launched its Genesis flag line, which ...
    Mckenzie Moore
    August 1, 2019
  • WGIcon Professional Development Conference
    May-June 2019

    WGIcon Professional Development Conference

    Calling all indoor instructors, designers, technicians, and administrators! For the first time, WGI Sport of the Arts will host a ...
    Nicole Roberts
    June 7, 2019
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • A photo of Anesidora Independent Regional A Winter Guard.
    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
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • Youth in Music Offers Large Opportunities
    Web Features

    Youth in Music Offers Large Opportunities

    Apply to march in the 2019 Holiday Bowl with the Youth in Music Honor Band. Plus Youth in Music announces ...
    Nicole Roberts
    February 20, 2019
  • A photo of Killian Weston.
    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
  • Varsity Spirit acquires DSI
    Web Exclusives

    Varsity Spirit Announces Acquisition of Director’s Showcase International (DSI)

    Varsity Spirit, the leader in cheer and dance camps, competitions and apparel, today announced its acquisition of Director’s Showcase International (DSI), ...
    Halftime Magazine
    January 23, 2019
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