This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with director Michelle Clements of American Fork HS to discuss all about the colorguard program.  We talked about being a first time Scholastic World finalist, Being a Utah guard, BOA Grand Nats, Band Camps, The Mormon Influence, and more!  Check out the links below:

The Winchester Mystery House

American Fork 2024 WGI - SO 3rd Place - The Winchester Mystery

American Fork HS 2025 WGI - Vibe Quest

Welcome to another "I Marched that Show" episode.  This time I sat down with Kandice Wiggs (Lloyd) who marched with Esperanza de  Luz and Fantasia Winterguards.  We discussed her time at each guard, being a featured performer, transitioning to judging, being a dance mom and more! Links to the EdL's and Fantasia's shows can be found below. 

Esperanza De Luz 1999

Esperanza De Luz 2001

Esperanza De Luz 2004

Esperanza Drum Corps 2003

Fantasia 2005

Fantasia 2006

Fantasia 2007

Welcome to another "I Marched that Show" episode.  This time I sat down with Olivia Thomas.  She marched with the Woodlands SW Colorguard for 4 years and has marched the past two summers with the Boston Crusaders.  She was an absolute joy and is a upcoming star in the activity.  Links to the Woodlands show and Olivia's YouTube page can be found below. 

Olivia's YouTube Page

The Woodlands Winterguard 2022 - The Doors are Open

The Woodlands Winterguard 2023 - How to Move

The Woodlands Winterguard 2024 - The Light We Cannot See

The Woodlands Winterguard - 2025 Departures

The Woodlands Marching Band 2023 - Olivia's Fave

Welcome back everyone to this special episode! This week Will joins me to talk about the 2025 BOA Grand Nationals.  We talked about the top 12 groups and more!  Enjoy :)

Welcome back everyone! This episode is the first of my new series titled, "I Marched That Show!".  I sat down with Alicia Re who marched with the Bishop Kearney HS Winterguard for 4 years.  We talked about her career in the program and focused on the 1996 year. The Jackson Pollock show. She gave us tons of behind the scenes info and it was a pure joy to talk with her.  Links to BK shows are below!

Bishop Kearney 1994

Bishop Kearney 1995 - Cybil Show

Bishop Kearney 1996 - Jackson Pollock

Bishop Kearney 1998 - Animal Farm

Welcome back everyone!  The listener Q&A episode is here and I sat down with Dr Jen McPherson-Jones to answer all of your questions colorguard and podcast related.  As mentioned in the episode links to Hurricane Relief and the various winterguard shows we discussed are all here in the show notes.  Thank you for listening!

Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund

Aimachi 2007

Northern Lights 2006

Enigma - Return to Innocence

Avon HS 2006

1999 DCI Opening Ceremony

Blue Devils 1996 WGI

Welcome Back everyone!  For today's episode I sat down with Bill Ives and Matthew Harris of the Marching Pageantry Arts Museum.  We discuss its founding, how they collect memorabilia, keeping historical records and more!  Make sure to give them a follow and look out for them at DCI and WGI events!  If you'd like to donate (either financially or with memorabilia) all of their info can be found below!

www.mpamuseum.org

Instagram: marching_pageantry_artsmuseum

TikTok: @marchingpageantryartsmus

Facebook: Marching Pageantry Arts Museum  or Bill Ives

Financial Donations may be sent to:

PO Box 2073

Media, PA 19063

Museum Physical Address 

Archer-Epler VFW Post 979

For today's episode I sat down with Dr Jennifer McPherson-Jones to discuss all the things we wish we knew as a young or new instructor.  We take a look back at our teaching history and we hope our conversation can help instructors become better versions of themselves!  Thanks for listening!

Remember you can submit your listener Q&A questions to [email protected].

This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with directors Samantha and Adam Faircloth to discuss all about their program.  We talked about the creation of the Revival program, their design philosophies and processes, having a baby during the Indy regional, Backyard Bettys, their 2025 production "Transcendent", and more! Links to videos/performances we referenced can be found below.

Revival 2025 Production "Transcendent"

Revival 2024 Production "Aurora"

Franklin Central HS 2025 Production

This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with Chase White, director of the Pride of Utah and we talked about the guard's origins as a pride parade guard, dos and donts of starting an independent group, grasshopper attacks, Cardi B mashups, the Utah Colorguard circuit, their 2025 production "Rasuptin" and more!  Links to videos/performances we referenced can be found below.

The Pride of Utah's Semis Performance

Bountiful HS Drill Team  

Rasuptin - WAP mashup (NSFW)

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