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TimestampFull Name3-4 Paragraph BioWebsite Link (if applicable)TikTok HandleInstagram HandleWhat was the moment you knew the marching arts were for you?What part of the marching arts are you and why?
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3/5/2025 14:25:57Trish O'SheaTrish was introduced to the marching arts at a very young age after seeing her Dad's friend perform with an all-age corps! She joined her local hometown corps, the Sundowners and went on to perform with the NY Royal Guardsmen winter guard, winning a WGI bronze medal!
She also performed with the Bushwackers and the Syracuse Brigadiers, winning 2 DCA titles and Best Color Guard.
Trish is the director of the Northern Valley Combined Schools Winter Guard and the Northern Valley/Old Tappan HS Color Guard. In the Fall of 2022, she founded eNVy Winter Guard as a place for alumni of the NV programs to perform. She has also worked with Northern Highlands HS, West Milford HS and the Skyliners Alumni Drum Corps.
Trish lives in South Hackensack, NJ with her boyfriend and works at St. Peter's School in Belleville where, yes, they have a color guard club!		@trishdish1002The moment I first saw a DCA show! My family had just relocated and I was looking for a place that was right for me - and I found it!The sabre in the ballad - full of emotion and drama!
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3/5/2025 14:38:25Trevor Bailey Trevor Bailey is a native of Shreveport, LA, is the Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands at Northwestern State University, where he oversees the “Spirit of Northwestern” Marching Band, Purple Haze Basketball Pep Band, and conducts the Wind Ensemble in the Mrs. H.D. Dear, Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts. Prior to his appointment at NSU,

Mr. Bailey served as Assistant Director of Athletic Bands at Western Carolina University and Director of Bands at the University of Pikeville.

Mr. Bailey received his undergraduate degree in Music from Northwestern State University, obtained his Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is currently ABD at the University of Alabama, where he is pursuing his DMA in Wind Conducting degree. His teachers and mentors include: Mrs. Carol Lupton, Dr. Masahito Kuroda, Mr. William E. Brent, Dr. Jeff Mathews, Dr. Reed Chamberlin, Dr. Mack McGrannahan, and Dr. Ken Ozzello.

Mr. Bailey remains active in the concert and marching band world. He has adjudicated bands in Thailand, Malaysia, Texas, Louisiana, Nevada, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Utah.

Mr. Bailey has worked for numerous drum corps including: The Troopers, Cavaliers, Cadets, and Phantom Regiment. He currently serves as Low-Brass Coordinator for the Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps. He was recently elected Vice-President for the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Board of Directors.


Mr. Bailey holds memberships in Kappa Kappa Psi. Phi Mu Alpha, CBDNA, and NCMEA. 		@T_pain151After I watched the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps on PBS in 2000. It changed my life forever! Brass Section- I love being able to create music in a dynamic way.
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3/5/2025 15:00:37Emily NeeEmily, also known online as “TCH”, is a marching arts enthusiast who’s taken their passion for the marching arts to the digital realms. While not an active educator, they hope to showcase the vibrancy of the marching arts world through art; most notably the entire cast of OAWB!
When not expanding the cartoon marching band multiverse, Emily actively participates in their university alumni band and several local community ensembles. 		N/AN/A@tch.makes.artI often ask this myself
To be honest, it just “clicked” sometime in high school 		Low brass
Why? Loud doot noises
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3/5/2025 15:10:35Alicia SharpI am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and have a little over 20 years of experience in the pageantry arts and teaching. I started band and color guard in middle school, playing french horn and getting to spin with the high school band program. Because my high school did not have winter programs, I started marching winter with independent groups at 13 years old. I completed two summers of Drum Corp before I figured out that I was more of an indoor girl, and I ultimately marched 6 seasons of winter before completing my performing career with Etude Winter Guard. I have served as color guard director, program coordinator, visual coordinator, and designer for various programs throughout the south east, with my primary focus being in program design. I serve as a fall visual and color guard judge and in the winter I am a member of the Gulf Coast Judges Association. I hold a bachelors degree in English and a master's degree in Education, though I have stepped away from teaching full time and now work as a writer and project coordinator. I reside in east Tennessee with my sons, Elliot and Atticus, and my partner Spence. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adsharp514/@Aliciaontiktok2@Aliciaoninsta2I dont think I ever didn't know this. I wanted to join band the moment I could in school, anxiously waiting in elementary school for our weekly music class. The first time I saw a girl spinning flag in the middle school band room I was 11 and I walked right up to her and asked if she would teach me something. The first thing I ever learned was that day, and it was a one handed (left) 45 toss. haha!When performing I would have said I'm the ballad with the giant over the top swing flags and dramatic performance level. Now that I'm older and just teaching, I'm the band parent driving the truck in the parade, give me a seat, a heater, and a cup of coffee and I'll volunteer.
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3/5/2025 16:43:26Nicole YoungerNicole, a versatile individual from Virginia, has worked as a clinician, designer, technician, and visual instructor.

In the late 1990s, she performed with Revelation Winterguard, an independent A Class winter guard, and later with the Patriots Drum Corps, which won a DCI Division II gold medal. After aging out of A-class competition, she moved to Rochester, NY and performed with the World Class Patriots Winterguard from 2000 to 2003.

From 2000 to 2019, Nicole taught in various states, including New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky. She discovered her passion for teaching at the Mid-Atlantic Marching Band camp in Virginia.

Nicole is also the founder of The Cookout (an event celebrating people of color in colorguard), a Council Member of Our Marching Counts, a member of the WGI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and a consultant with The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps.

Nicole, an Indiana sales representative for Fruhauf, brand manager at Guard Closet, and winterguard design consultant, program coordinator for Leyda Music also adjudicates marching bands and winterguards.

In Cincinnati, OH, Nicole enjoys theater, live music, true crime, books and art museums. A mental health advocate, she encourages well-being. 		@nyofizz@o2bnpjsMy 8th grade year. I saw the high school marching band and knew I had to be part of it and I loved every moment of learning and marching and performing. I am the powerful emotional closer. All the bells and whistles and sounds that make the end of a show powerful!
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3/12/2025 11:33:56Ricardo Robinson-Shinall Ricardo is currently a Visual and Performing Arts Specialist for the School District of Manatee County and Colorguard and Musical Theatre Director at Braden River High School in Bradenton, Florida and returns to The Academy for his second season as Color Guard Caption Head and assisting in the visual design elements for the corps.. His theatre students consistently receive superior ratings at both district and state Thespian festivals, and have several Top Honors performances at both. In his 12 years at Braden River, the Marching Band of Pirates has been FL State Champions 6 times. The Braden River Winterguards are consistently in the top of their respective classes in the FFCC and have been WGI Regional Finalists. In 2021 the Braden River JV Winterguard was a WGI Virtual Finalist.

Ricardo is originally from Mississippi where he attended the University of Southern Mississippi and was both Colorguard Captain/Coordinator and Drum Major for the Pride of Mississippi Marching Band. While in Mississippi, Ricardo was the Colorguard Director for the Petal High School Marching Band which won numerous state and regional Championships in band and color guard. He served for 10 years as the Colorguard Director/Coordinator for the East Central Community College Wall O’ Sound Band in Decatur, MS.

Ricardo has numerous choreography, design, and consultation credits for color guards and bands throughout the world including Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, Horizon Winds, U.S.F. Winterguard and University of South Florida Winterguard, McEachern H.S. (GA), Jackson Academy (MS), Columbia H.S. (MS), Denham Springs H.S. (LA), Amor Independent Winterguard (AL), Optemystic Independent Winterguard (MS), eMenience Indoor Percussion Theatre (MS), Lafayette H.S. (LA), the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (LA), and Tampa Bay Thunder Drum and Bugle Corps. Ricardo was also the color guard designer for the 2-time DCI Soundsport Champion the Medellin Gran Banda from Medellin, Colombia.

Ricardo has judged and critiqued top programs from all across the country. He has served on the Bands of America/Music for All Summer Symposium color guard staff since 2003. In addition to color guard and band, Ricardo is an active show choir, musical theatre, and dance company choreographer and director. His performance credits include the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps Colorguard 1998, Optemystic Independent Winterguard (1999-2003), eMenience Indoor Percussion Theatre (2004), Pride of Cincinnati (2008) and the 2001 DCI World Champions the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.

Ricardo also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit, is the Assistant Director for Pageantry Arts Honor Society, serves on the Advisory Board for Our Marching Counts, and is on the Planning Committee for The Cookout. 		RicardoRRobinson RicardoRRobinson When I was 2 years old and I started spinning flag. Colorguard… Cause I love the sparkle!!!
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3/12/2025 12:15:03Jackie BrownJackie Brown has been involved in color guard and the marching arts since 2001 as a performer, instructor, and judge. She is most well known for her instructional video series on YouTube titled "#HowToColorGuard" and as a freelance color guard choreographer & technician around the world. Her most notable performance resume includes membership in the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps world class color guard, and dancing in the Ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As an instructor, she has coached a large number of high school and independent teams of varying size and location across the western hemisphere, including Legends Drum and Bugle Corps, Spintronix Indoor Guard, and the Brazilian Vanguard. Her judging certifications include USBands and WGI level 1. She has been judging color guard and winter guard across the central United States since 2010, a volunteer staff member for the Macy's Great American Marching Band since 2009, and executive director of Spintronix Color Guard, a company providing color guard educational services, since 2008.

Outside of the marching arts, Jackie is a professor of Biology at Southwest Baptist University. She has been happily married and living in her home state of Missouri since 2017. She has two children, Victor and Marianne. Since starting her family, she has worked for GuardCloset.com as a customer service representative and host of the On A Water Break Podcast.		Www.spintronixguard.org@spintronixguard@spintronixguardMy sophomore year of high school when I spun my flag to Mr. Roboto on the football field!Weapons technique block! Some of my favorite memories from marching corps happened during weapon tech.
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3/12/2025 12:26:31Cindy BarryFormer guard girl and marching band kid in Memphis; Leander Band mom from 2013-2017; TXBands and HornRank forums staffer. LeanderMomma The summer before 8th grade when I was fortunate enough to make the varsity band. #1 supporter of band and guard kids everywhere!
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3/12/2025 12:51:05Christine Ream Christine is a producer and news editor for the On A Water Break Podcast. She has also been the VP for Consignment for Guard Closet since 2010. She is a graduate of Penn State University and Lebanon Valley College with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music Education.
In the marching arts, Christine has performed on mellophone with the Penn State Blue Band and the Westshoremen Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps. She also performs on French horn with the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band.
Christine is a full time elementary music teacher in Carlisle, PA and is an adjudicator for Cavalcade of Bands. Christine, her husband, Jeff, and daughter Sadie are avid participants in and fans of the marching arts. You can hear Christine's husband, Jeff, on the Drum Corps AF podcast. 		I knew the marching arts were for me when I marched my first Halloween parade as a 7th grade trumpet player. I am the "mello sustain" in the ending of the show!
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3/12/2025 14:11:27Stephen McCarrickStephen McCarrick is a professional bass drummer, educator, podcast host, producer, and the manager of the @yeah_bass Instagram page. He currently performs with the Philadelphia Eagles Drumline and serves as the bass drum instructor for United Percussion, The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, and Rowan University.

Stephen’s marching career began with a bang in 2013 when he won a gold medal in WGI Percussion Scholastic Open, sparking a lifelong passion for the marching arts—particularly indoor percussion. After high school, he marched with Cadets2 in 2016 and 2017, securing a gold medal and a high percussion trophy in 2016. His DCI and WGI experience includes two tours (2018–2019) with Carolina Crown, and three formative seasons (2017–2019) at United Percussion. He concluded his competitive marching career with Rhythm X in 2020 and 2022, earning a Percussion Independent World silver medal in 2022 and showcasing his talent in two independent bass drum etudes, “Where’s My Chair” and “Condado”. Stephen has attended every WGI Percussion World Championship in Dayton, OH since 2013.

As an educator, Stephen has worked with numerous ensembles in the Philadelphia area, shaping the next generation of bass drummers. Today, he takes pride in teaching some of the most talented performers in the Northeast, giving back to the very programs that helped shape his career. Beyond teaching and performing, Stephen continues to expand his impact on the marching percussion community through @yeah_bass and as a co-host of the On A Water Break podcast. He remains committed to growing the activity, educating future generations, and Advancing the Art of Bass Drum worldwide.		Not yet but will have a website for Yeah Bass! this year.N/a - I have @yeah_bass there too but have not posted on it since reactivating the Instagram.@yeah_bass, @stephenmccarrickWGI Percussion Finals 2014 - I performed in world class for the first time and got my first real experience of going to Dayton, being so excited to see my favorite groups in the lot, and engaging with the bigger world of the marching arts. Watching RXB and Infinibass that year and the next year really laid the groundwork for my dream of being a great bass drummer.I am the metronome! Yelling obnoxiously about perfect tempo from the back of the floor, and being the glue that holds the ensemble together!
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3/12/2025 15:13:21Christine Ream Christine is a producer and news editor for the On A Water Break Podcast. She has been the VP of Consignment for Guard Closet since 2010. She is a graduate of Penn State University and Lebanon Valley College with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music Education.

In the marching arts, Christine has performed on mellophone with the Penn State Blue Band and the Westshoremen Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps. She was also on the instructional staffs for several different high school bands in central Pennsylvania for 15 years. She currently performs on French horn with the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band.

Christine is a full time elementary music teacher in Carlisle, PA and is an adjudicator for Cavalcade of Bands. Christine, her husband, Jeff (a bass drummer) and daughter Sadie (a mallet percussionist) are avid participants in and supporters of the marching arts. You can hear Christine's husband, Jeff, on the Drum Corps AF podcast. 		I knew the marching arts was for me when I marched my first Halloween parade as a 7th grade trumpet player.I am the "mello sustain" at the end of the show. Don't forget about the power of mid voices!
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3/12/2025 21:13:03Austin HallAustin is a seasoned figure in the marching arts with over 10 years of experience as a performer, educator, and designer. He marched four years in drum corps—three with the Troopers and one with the Cadets—shaping his skills and understanding of the craft.
Austin has taught at schools across the U.S., including Windermere High School (FL), Marvin Ridge High School (NC), and Leilehua High School (HI), impacting students from Florida to Hawaii. He also spent five years with Horizon Winds, refining his teaching and design abilities.
In recent years, Austin has transitioned into visual design, combining his experience as a performer and educator. He is now focusing on a full-time career in visual design, continuing to inspire and shape the marching arts community.
Austin has also been a visual technician at the Troopers, The Battalion, Louisiana Stars, and currently at Genesis at both the Open Class and World Class level. Currently, he is the Program Coordinator and Drill Designer for the Troopers Legacy Corps, and currently is the Drill Designer for Banda Municipal De San Jose, in Costa Rica.
He would love to offer his services to your program for the upcoming season. Austin offers a plethora of services that revolve around cultivating great students and staff members into not just better performers and teachers, but better people first. Contact him today to get started!		coming soon!austin.hall10austin_hall10I knew the marching arts was for me back in 8th grade. I was faced with an instructor who saw the potential in me, took a chance on me, and gave me a space to grow as an individual. My history in the marching arts has been successful because people continued to take chances on me, and that didn't happen to me in any other aspect of my extra-cirricular lifeI believe I am the inspirer. I inspire students to do things they've never done before, I inspire students to take chances on themselves, because I was once there, and want to afford every opportunity possible to every student I come across
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4/15/2025 11:47:20Stephanie ClickStephanie Click has been involved with the marching activity for over 30 years and has had a connection with the Seven Lakes guard program since 2008. She has taught in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas with programs such as Lone Oak HS, Father Ryan HS, and Brentwood HS. Stephanie has been a color guard clinician at the Bands of America Summer Symposium where she specialized in teaching beginners which is her passion. Having grown up as a dancer, Stephanie worked as the movement specialist for the 8-time WGI World Champion, Music City Mystique. While there, she developed an innovative and unique approach to training the members in the percussion movement category that was one of the first of its kind in the nation.

Stephanie is a graduate of Murray State University with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in music. She is the owner of a small business that specializes in Strategic Social Media.		https://stephanieclick.com@stephanieclicktok@stephanieclickI knew the marching arts were for me the moment the music started at the first competition my freshman year of high school. I never looked back!I'm ALL marching arts. I began as a musician, transitioned to color guard, taught percussion, now a Color Guard Director. I've worn every hat!
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4/15/2025 23:06:18José Antonio Montes IIIJosé Antonio Montes III is a Visual Designer based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in drill design, choreography, and the creation of uniforms and props for competitive Marching Ensembles across the country. With a deep-rooted passion for the marching arts, Jose combines his unique design perspective with years of hands-on experience, having designed for multiple WGI champions, medalists & finalists. His expertise extends beyond visual design, as he also serves as the Executive Director of Eva Independent, where he contributes to the development and success of the organization as creative director for all three marching ensembles (Guard, Percussion & Winds.)
An accomplished performer, Jose marched three seasons on mellophone for the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, which fueled his lifelong commitment to the marching arts. With a strong dance background in hip-hop, Jose has competed in World of Dance and participated in prestigious dance intensives, further honing his craft. His dance expertise plays a crucial role in his work as an instructor and competition judge, where he leads movement clinics and judges events nationwide. As the owner of his own visual design company, Marching by Montes, he offers personalized design services to help groups elevate their performances.
Outside of his professional work, Jose is an avid culinary experimenter, constantly developing new dinner recipes. He also enjoys spending quality time with his four-year-old boxer/pitbull, Charcoal. In addition to his design and teaching work, Jose is a host on the On A Water Break Podcast, where he discusses the latest trends, insights, and stories from the world of marching arts. Whether it’s designing a new show, creating a winter guard soundtrack, or engaging in conversations about the community, Jose continues to inspire and shape the world of marching performance.
MarchingbyMontes.comJoeymontes57MarchingbymontesHonestly, I kept trying to leave the activity. Whether it was because of lack of support, money or interest, I left to try different things. I worked as a Sales Trainer, Automotive Repair Garage Owner, Hip-Hop Dance Instructor and many many more professional spaces and still couldn’t kick the feeling that I was missing f something. Pulled back into the space in 2014 by a tiny band in Central Kansas, I’ve been a full-time marching arts designer/instructor ever since and haven’t looked back.The UD Tunnel? Because whether you hate me or love me you gotta deal with me? 🤣
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4/16/2025 18:40:42Whitney StoneI hail from the picturesque town of Sylva, North Carolina, where I spent my formative years and graduated from Smoky Mountain High School in 2003. My journey into the world of performance and color guard began early, as I danced for eight years with a local studio during my youth. Additionally, I was a dedicated flutist and a member of the school band, and my sophomore year saw me stepping into the colorful realm of color guard. Throughout my high school years, I dedicated myself to the art, completing a total of six seasons, four of which I proudly served as the Guard Captain.

Upon graduating from high school, my passion for color guard and performance led me to the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, where I marched for five incredible years from 2003 to 2007. In the 2006/2007 season, I had the honor of serving as the captain, and it was a truly remarkable experience. In 2007, our guard achieved a remarkable 2nd place at DCI, coming incredibly close to winning the prestigious Zingali Award.

My journey in the world of color guard continued as I also marched with the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band at Western Carolina University from 2003 to 2005, assuming the role of co-captain in 2005. I extended my winter guard experience by marching with The Study IW winter guard in 2004-2005 and First Flight IO in 2006.

Following my passion, I relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, immersing myself further in the color guard community by joining the renowned Pride of Cincinnati. I marched with them in 2007, celebrating a World Championship victory, and in 2008, we secured a silver medal at the competition. In 2009, Pride of Cincinnati did not participate, so I found myself marching with Zydeco IW. Subsequently, I had the privilege of teaching Zydeco from 2011 to 2013, sharing my knowledge and expertise with the next generation.

Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of teaching and directing numerous groups, including Carmel SW (2012 BOA Grand National Champion and ISSMA State Champs, 2013 IHSCGA State and World Champions; 2013 ISSMA state runner-up, BOA Silver Medalists, IHSCGA State Champs, and WGI Silver Medalists). I have also directed at Center Grove HS, taught at Northview HS, Lawrence Central HS, Greenfield Central HS, Decatur Central HS, New Palestine HS, and had the opportunity to work with esteemed drum and bugle corps like the Troopers (2009 DCI finalists), Crossmen (2012-2017), and the Madison Scouts (2014). My teaching experience extends to various groups in Indiana and Ohio.

In the great state of Texas, I've shared my knowledge with students at RRHS (Director), Austin High School (Director), Lake Travis (Director), Vista Ridge, Anderson, Cedar Ridge, Hendrickson, Hebron, Moe and Gene Johnson, Westwood, Stony Point, Brazoswood, Marcus, Hutto HS, as well as ATX and Origins Winter Guards.

In addition to my passion for color guard and the performing arts, I pursued a degree in cosmetology from Paul Mitchell The School, graduating in 2010. This has allowed me to design hair and makeup looks for many of the aforementioned color guard groups, including the renowned Pride of Cincinnati in 2013, when they claimed the title of WGI World Champions.		DancerwhitDancerwhitSometime during my first season of HS color guard! I would be the front ensemble. They’re so beautiful.
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4/16/2025 19:19:04Ashlee AmosWith a rich background spanning baton twirling, color guard, and drum corps, Ashlee brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to her role. As a multi-organization licensed baton twirling judge, drill designer and choreographer for the Rising Sun High School Marching Band, and instructor for the University of Delaware “Golden Girl” twirlers, Ashlee is dedicated to fostering creativity and growth within the marching arts community.

Ashlee’s journey began in Maryland, where she followed a family legacy of performing arts. A third-generation twirler, Ashlee’s passion for performance was nurtured early on through her time with the Wheaton Dance/Twirl Teams. Her introduction to color guard came in high school, where she joined the activity as a twirler for her marching band. That decision opened doors to incredible opportunities, including performing with the University of Delaware’s *Delazure*, world-class finalist *AMP Winterguard*, and the *Hawthorne Caballeros* drum and bugle corps.

Drawing from her diverse experiences, Ashlee highlights the parallels between baton twirling, color guard, and drum corps. While each discipline has unique characteristics, she emphasizes their shared focus on artistry, technique, and precision. Her technical foundation in twirling provided a solid base as she transitioned into color guard, allowing her to excel in both performance and teaching.

For the past ten years, Ashlee has dedicated herself to coaching high school color guard students, as well as designing and choreographing impactful shows for the Rising Sun High School Marching Band in Maryland. She instills in her students the importance of mastering basics to build a strong foundation—a philosophy that aligns perfectly with her approach as a baton twirling judge, where she balances constructive criticism with encouragement to help young athletes thrive and find joy in their craft.

When she’s not shaping the future of the marching arts, Ashlee is making a difference in her community. She works at the Register of Wills for Cecil County, Maryland—a role that combines her organizational skills with a desire to help others during challenging times. 		@famousamossss_@famousamossss_When I came out of the womb! Being a third-generation marching arts fanatic gave me no choice but to be fully immersed in this activity- I’d have it no other way.The drum break- sometimes subtle, but can be fiery, quick, and witty when you least expect it!
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4/16/2025 19:21:55Scott Ruiz Scott currently lives in Downtown Long Beach, CA, and is a proud Southern California native. A 1998 graduate of Adolfo Camarillo High School, he pursued his passion for the performing arts through marching band, winter guard, and drum corps. This experience paved the way for his career as an accomplished educator, designer, and adjudicator in the pageantry arts.

Scott is currently on staff with the USC Trojan Marching Band (Spirit of Troy), serving as the Silk Instructor, following a successful tenure at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita, CA. Under his creative leadership, the marching band and color guard programs reached new heights—earning medals at the SCSBOA Championships for six consecutive years and capturing the High Auxiliary title four times.

As a performer, Scott marched with CSUN (2000–2001) and the Riverside City College Marching Tigers (2003–2006). He has taken the field and stage at some of the world’s most prestigious pageantry events, including the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He also performed with renowned winter guard ensembles Fantasia and Diamante, training under some of the most respected choreographers and designers in the activity.

Today, Scott judges nationally during both fall and winter seasons and continues to consult with a variety of performance art programs across the country.
https://www.tiktok.com/@retrocubmusic?_t=ZP-8vaqeuqy130&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/retrocubmusic/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==I think it really was the moment I picked up a flag and really found that I had a knack for spinning. I just fell in love with the activity and was addicted to the passion of performing.I believe providing the experience is the most essential part of the marching arts. I feel that once you connect with performing and the excitement that you get from the sheer energy of everyone around you that is something you can’t re-create anywhere.
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6/19/2025 7:28:09Bill WoodwardBill Woodward brings a wealth of performing, arranging, teaching, and judging experience to the marching arts activity. He marched with, Philadelphia Athletic League Drum and Bugle Corps, 1977-1980. Black Watch Drum and Bugle Corps 1981 - 1984, and rounds out his marching career with the Bushwhackers Senior Drum and Bugle Corps 1986 -1993. Over the past 40 years, Bill has served as an instructor, designer, arranger, director, and consultant for numerous marching bands, jazz bands, drum and bugle corps, color guards, and indoor drumlines including Black Watch, Sunrisers, Bridgeman, Bushwhackers, Jersey Surf, Raider, West Chester University, West Chester Henderson HS, Upper Moreland HS, Plymouth Whitemarsh HS, and Hatboro Horsham HS where he served as percussion arranger and band director.
During that time, Bill became an innovator that is the blueprint for indoor drumline today, bringing the first WGI Scholastic World-class Percussion banner to the east coast with Hatboro Horsham High School. Founder of the first Independent Open WGI indoor drumline and finalist in the Tri-state area Riptide. He is Co-founder of the WGI Independent Open class championship and World Class finalist United Percussion and served as principal arranger and co-program designer for many years also chief arranger co-program designer for United Percussion Two. Bill served as principal arranging and co-designer for Aftermath Percussion in its WGI Independent A class finalist appearance in 2018. Last is currently the musical coordinator for the Cumberland Regional HS. WGI Winds program. Bill now judges with Cavalcade of Bands and is elected to the 2019 Hall of Fame, Keystone Indoor Drill Association, USBands, and Drum Corps Associates. He is currently a special needs educator and marching band director at Collingswood High School.		Staying with the 1981 Sana Clara Vanguard and we watched them all day long at the DCI finales rehearsal.The big picture. I enjoy all of the sections of a marching unit and what they bring to the table for their excitement in a Marching Show.
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7/18/2025 16:31:51Grantis PerandaGrantis has been in the marching arts for over 20 years. He started color guard in middle school, performed throughout high school, went onto 6 summers in DCI, and later 5 winters for WGI. After marching World Class he became an instructor throughout the US, served on WGI’s Future Leaders Program, and now choreographs as well as judges across the country. grantisimoproductions.comgrantisimo_pAfter my first competition Totally the color guard because I love to perform and go full out. But more specifically drum corps because I love that hot, touring, constant performance opportunity lifestyle.
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