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Entering the winner’s circle
I’ve written in previous posts about my ambitions as a band director. I was propelled into directing with the desire to return to the Bands of America (BOA) winner’s circle. My first high school directing job was at Lynchburg Christian Academy (LCA). We made our first BOA run in 1995 and it was a BIG…
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Starting out at BOA
I was driven into band directing with a big dream. I wanted to be in the winner’s circle at Bands of America (BOA) competions. My experience at Norwin in 1982 had molded my character and I was determined to become a band director and pass on these experiences. That dream propelled me through college and…
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My first competition as a marching band director
My first competition as a marching band director was in 1990. I was 25 years old and excited to have my first job as a high school director at Lynchburg Christian Academy (LCA). The band was small, but I wanted to put the marching band into competition as soon as possible. I said we were…
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Producing a competitive marching band show
Competitive marching band has been a big part of my life. I enjoyed being a performer and I loved being a director. When you say “marching band” to me, I see competitive marching band. But, if you say “marching band” to a group of people, you will get various different ideas of what they look…
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The Birth of WGI Wynds/STRYKE Wynds
I am an avid believer in the value of the marching arts. So, I was intrigued when I was told in 2015 that Winter Guard International (WGI) was going to start an indoor winds division called WGI Winds. Marching arts indoors In 1994 I saw “Brass Theatre” while attending a summer music camp. My mind…
