Marching Arts Education, in partnership with BOX5-TV and Guard Closet, presents a weekly video program with highlights of last week’s performances and a look ahead to the coming week! Watch for episodes every THURSDAY this season.
Listen to the special podcast “BOA Today” that we have created for this season, brought to you why the Marching Roundtable podcast. LISTEN HERE
WINTER 2022: Episode 10 – April 27, 2022
We wrap up the WGI Percussion season by talking with three performers and an instructor about their experience in Dayton last weekend!! Stephen McCarrick of Rhythm X, Zach Martins of Infinity Percussion,, and Laura Sachaczenski of United Percussion share stories of their performances, plus other groups and moments they loved. And Grantis Peranda talks about WINDS and his experience as an instructor of a winds group.
WINTER 2022: Episode 9 – April 21, 2022
Marching Arts Now celebrates the WGI Color Guard season with a final fun conversation about the events in Dayton, shows and moments we loved, and experiences of our panel from the event. With Paul Simondac, Andre’ Williams, plus the perspective of members and fans from Cynthia, Alexis, and Julie!
WINTER 2022: Episode 8 – April 6, 2022
On this episode we celebrate WGI Color Guard Week by talking about what to expect in Dayton and about championship Etiquette. Our panel includes performers, designers, directors, judges, and parents, with Paul Simondac, Andre’ Williams, Nicole Younger, and Julie Newton. We also discuss The Cookout! Find out more and sign up
WINTER 2022: Episode 7 – March 31, 2022
On this episode Laura Sachaczenski talks with three WGI World Class Percussion performers about their season, this part of the season, and about some clips of each show. With Stephen McCarrick of Rhythm X and with Sammy Strumeyer & Joshua Reynolds of Infinity Percussion. We also watch clips from West Coast Percussion groups with Christopher Rutt.
WINTER 2022: Episode 6 – March 24, 2022
On this episode we talk with Andre’ Williams, choreographer and guard director, sharing clips from some shows and talking about his philosophy of movement and dance in winter guard. Andre’ is the founder and Artistic Director of Relevations Dance, Artistic Director of Elevate IW Guard, plus on the staff at Phantom Regiment, Fishers Independent World, and Mt. Vernon HS. Paul Simondac talks with Andre’ about this part of the season, plus we visit with Cindy Barry (Leandermomma) about some guard shows everyone is buzzing about.
WINTER 2022: Episode 5 – March 17, 2022
On this episode we compare and contrast the worlds of percussion and color guard! What’s the hardest thing about each area of WGI, and what does one think about the other? Panelists include: Jonathan Moore (center snare of Music City Mystique), Christopher Rutt (adjudicator and announcer on West Coast), Kris Harris (Captain of Paramount Winter Guard) and Kirby Kistler (of Black Watch and United Percussion.). We also look at some clips of percussion shows that everyone is buzzing about.
WINTER 2022: Episode 4 – March 10, 2022
On this episode, Paul Simondac talks about being back on the floor with UCF Pegasus World (and a clip of the show!), we talk with Cynthia Bernard about color guard in CANADA, Beth Tapen from National Avenue shares some clips from the Tulsa Regional, and we talk Carlos Alicea and members of his guard about their first trip to Dayton coming up this year!
WINTER 2022: Episode 3 – March 4, 2022
On this episode, Tim Hinton talks with Laura Sachaczenski about WGI Percussion, Shane Gwaltney talks about the Music City Mystique show and season, and Dawson Leffingwell shares some clips of shows that everyone is buzzing about.
WINTER 2022: Episode 2 – February 24, 2022
On this episode, Tim Hinton and Paul Simondac take with Michael James about creating color guard shows and flying around the country in the winter weather. Plus Cindy Barry (LeanderMomma) shares reviews and clips from some amazing shows out this season, and we get another color guard tip from Jackie Brown of Spintronix!
WINTER 2022: Episode 1 – February 17, 2022
On this episode, Tim Hinton, Jeremy Williams (of Guard Closet), and Paul Simondac discuss pre-show rituals, plus a look at the weekend’s competition and color guard tips from Jackie Brown of Spintronix!
Episode 10: November 17, 2021
On this episode, Tim Hinton and Jason Robb review 6 shows from the final week of Texas UIL / Bands of America competitions, plus we look back at some of our favorites stories from this season.
Episode 9: November 11, 2021
On this episode, meet an older gentleman adopted by an entire band as their band “Grandpa,” find out how to promote your program in your community, and we review four shows from last weekend that everyone is talking about.
Episode 8: November 4, 2021
On this episode, Color Guard is highlighted in interviews and stories! Hear about two deaf guard students who perform with Blue Springs South HS using interpreters on the field, meet a high school principal who performed with her color guard in their show, and we review four shows from last weekend with two college color guard captains. Be inspired!
Episode 7: October 28, 2021
We hear from two college band directors with advice for high school band members, learn about the job of contest director with Barry Morgan, we review four shows from last weekend with two college directors, and we look forward to this coming weekend’s BOA Regionals.
Episode 6: October 20, 2021
We hear from three spouses of high school band directors, learn about Field Operations with James Stephens, we review four shows from last weekend with Vincent Thomas, and we look forward to this coming weekend’s BOA Super Regionals.
Episode 5: October 13, 2021
We talk with three Marching Arts Couples (one band director, one marching designer), we hear from students who built a robot for their marching show, we review four shows from last weekend, and we look forward to this coming weekend’s BOA Regionals.
Episode 4: October 6, 2021
Four college drum majors conduct for us (vote for your favorite on Instagram!), Cam Stasa of Music for All shares a story of the first BOA Championship in 1976, we review four show from last weekend, and we look forward to this coming weekend’s BOA Regionals.
Episode 3: September 29. 2021
We go behind the scenes, getting you up close for the second weekend of Bands of America events. This week we talk with BOA Super Fans, look at highlights from last weekend with percussion guru Shane Gwaltney, and talk with Dr. Tim about student leadership.
EPISODE 2: September 22, 2021
Memorable moments from the first weekend of BOA contests, plus Chuck Henson, the voice of Bands of America, tries to pronounce impossible words, Lindsey Vento discusses 4 great shows from last weekend, and Daniel Valdez from TX Bands looks toward the FOUR regionals this coming weekend!
EPISODE 1: September 15, 2021
Highlights from past shows with Michael James / Mark Hoskins on Judging on the Field / Daniel and Daniel from TXBands