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Dispelling Drama
“I would never want to teach guard. There’s too much drama.” I’ve heard this comment from band staff who work ... -
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 ... -
Varsity Spirit Launches Varsity Performing Arts
Memphis, TN – September 16, 2019 – Varsity Spirit, the leader in cheer and dance camps, competitions and apparel, has announced the launch ... -
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 ... -
StylePLUS Genesis Flags
Add shimmer to your show flags without adding weight to the fabric. StylePLUS recently launched its Genesis flag line, which ... -
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 ... -
Forever Family
Being guard captain at Diamante Winterguard has provided leadership skills and a comforting home. We’ve all heard the sayings, “Diamonds ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Regionals—January 2019 to March 2019
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From January 2019 to March 2019. West WGI Guard ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Regionals—July 2018 to September 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From July 2018 to September 2018. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
2018 WGI Winners
The 2018 WGI gold medalists tackled many dark subjects including isolation, suicide, and war. At the same time, they showcased ... -
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 ... -
Practicing at Home
Instructors expect guard members to put in time conditioning, stretching, and practicing different parts of their show outside of regular ... -
Just Keep Breathing
Breath is a key aspect of successful movement, and movement affects every caption score in winter guard competition. Fuel Your ... -
Onyx Winter Guard Returns to WGI Sport of the Arts Competition
After announcing it wouldn’t return to WGI Sport of the Arts following its 2017 finals performance, Onyx winter guard has recently ... -
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 ... -
2017 WGI Winners
Many return champions dominated World Class in WGI Sport of the Arts competition while relative newcomers were crowned in other ... -
What Goes Up …
I recently had the privilege of judging the WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. For me, ... -
The Art of Storytelling
As we jazz run our way into the winter guard season, we find the color guard performer more and more ... -
Prepping for the Winter Season
Booster organizations shift gears at the end of the fall marching season, putting their focus on winter guard and indoor ... -
Tips for Student Leader
Some guard programs rely solely on their student leadership to create, choreograph, and clean routines. I can only imagine how ... -
2015 WGI Winners
With a whole new category of indoor competition being debuted at WGI Sport of the Arts, this year’s championships weekend ... -
Rearview Mirror
Congratulations! You made it through yet another year-long ride on the color guard coaster. It all started with the first ... -
Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard
The Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard is celebrating its 3rd WGI Independent World Class Championship and its 10th anniversary. Denise ... -
WGI Winds Debuts
WGI Sport of the Arts brings a new experience to indoor competition with the introduction of WGI Winds. From Halftime ...
News
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Dr. Arthur C. Bartner
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Reviewing Game Day Security
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Spirit and Synergy
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Tarps on the Field
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Cavalcade of Bands Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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Marshall University Across the Pond
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Laura VanDoren Receives 2019 DCI George Bonfiglio Chairperson’s Award
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2019 World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Inductees Include International Members and George Takei
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Learning or Relearning
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Achieving Your Best
