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Maintain Healthy Habits
As the season wears on, and the responsibilities outside of color guard add up, some potential negative habits may impact ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Cell Phone Cleaning
The first few weeks after your color guard team has learned choreography, the routine is clean and looks awesome. And ... -
The Art of Storytelling
As we jazz run our way into the winter guard season, we find the color guard performer more and more ... -
Flag Handling 101
In my travels this past field season, I have been a bit surprised to see so many guards struggling with ... -
So, You Have a New Instructor?
I recently moved from the West Coast to the East Coast and found myself instructing a new color guard. Actually, ... -
Tips for Student Leader
Some guard programs rely solely on their student leadership to create, choreograph, and clean routines. I can only imagine how ... -
In Pursuit of Tenths
Competition results often come down to just a matter of tenths. Such a fractional percentage of a score, yet just ... -
In the Details
At the end of each competitive season, guards across the country work hard to clean and improve nearly every aspect ... -
All in the Journey
The rush of a fantastic performance is one of the most amazing things about color guard, but performance only accounts ... -
Wrapping, Sails and the Newbie
Happy summer! As I write this, I am sure that the majority of us are in the midst of summer ... -
Rearview Mirror
Congratulations! You made it through yet another year-long ride on the color guard coaster. It all started with the first ... -
“You Gotta Find Your Core”
Developing a strong core (or trunk, as many people refer to it) is more about strengthening the group of muscles ... -
A Musical Transition
Are you a woodwind player but want to march corps? Being drum major could be your ticket. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Most Memorable WGI Stunts
Falling. Rolling. Leaping. Though not requiredmaneuvers in an indoor percussion or winter guardprogram, these movements do make a WGI showstand ... -
Workouts by Section
Different types of instruments and equipment require you to use your muscles in varying ways. Try these workouts customized for ... -
The Guard Journal
The summer training season is an excellent time to start a color guard journal focused on the processes of equipment, ... -
Conquering Trouble Spots
If you are facing a trouble spot in your show, you are not alone. Here is the battle plan. From ... -
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. ... -
2010 DCI Champions
Despite some controversies both on and off the field at this year’s Drum Corps International World championships, one thing was ... -
Off-Season Training
Color guard tips about what to do in the off-season from Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
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 ... -
Air Blade by Band Shoppe
Is your guard ready to try something different? The Air Blade by Band Shoppe is an exciting new spin on ... -
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 ...
