After 34 years of teaching color guard, I’ve learned that being a successful director involves far more than choreography and competition results. From finding your voice to choosing your battles, here are seven lessons I wish I’d known when I started.
“Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream?” I’ve always loved that line from Pretty Woman. Because I’m a dreamer. I believe in big dreams. Ridiculous dreams. Dreams that other people may look at and think, “Yeah, good luck with that.” And I absolutely believe we should...
Thirty-four years of teaching has taught me a LOT. Some lessons came easily. Others I learned the hard way. Here are six things I don’t do anymore: 1. I don’t pick up after my students. Your water bottle. Your equipment. Your costume. Your shoes. Your stuff. If you...
Happy National Coaches Day! I was blessed beyond measure to have been “coached” by someone who poured into me from Day One. I’m not sure if it was by choice or necessity, but nevertheless, I was challenged immediately. Let me take you back, while at the same time...
It's the high school marching band World Series! Bands of America, the premier marching dynasty, is hosting their Bands of America Grand National Championships in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. To get to finals at this competition is no small feat. These...
Avery's road to Carolina Crown was not one that I ever expected. He weighed a lot of options before deciding that Crown was a great fit for him. And he was so right! Avery is a fantastic performer and in this week's video, you'll hear me talk about what makes him...
Piper has always wanted to march with The Blue Devils Color Guard. This summer, her dream came true. Although the tour is just beginning it's been amazing to see her thrive and grow. Meet Piper and hear who she is from my point of view, and watch some clips of The...
Affiliate links are used in this post! Well, we are in the thick of all-days in the world of drum corps at the Click house. Avery is in week 3 with Carolina Crown, Piper is in week 2.5 with the Blue Devils, and Don is on his first in-person visit with the Colts. Let's...
Our summer is off to a running start around here! DCI 2022 with the Clicks is going to be ever so hectic, but oh so fun! Let me fill you in! Piper: It all began in August 2021 when Piper began talking about auditioning for drum corps. If you know Piper, this won't...