Preparing for the 2023 Marching Band Season
(Editor's note: this article was originally published in 2020 and has been updated.) Hey guys! It's Sam and I'm here with some hopefully...
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Jackie Brown
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Building a Program
Are you a new instructor? Are you taking over a program, or building one from scratch? Chances are, you are looking for assistance in...
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Jackie Brown
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Where can I buy flags, rifles, and other equipment?
I'm kind of surprised that I get this question at all, considering I am sent three of every guard catalog every season, plus countless...
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Jackie Brown
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
How do I start my own independent color guard?
It's always interesting when I get asked this question because nobody really wants the real, truthful answer. What they want to be told...
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Jackie Brown
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Audition time! 5 quick tips for an outstanding audition
Can you believe it's almost time for winter guard season to start up again? Having just returned from living in Brazil I know I am having...
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Jackie Brown
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Establishing a Guard Training Program
Spintronix is all about training. Our students are both performers and athletes, and having such a diverse layering of physical, mental,...
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Jackie Brown
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
The secret to success in anything
Rather than drag this out, I'm going to give you what you are looking for up front. DON'T STOP. Don't stop yourself, don't let anyone...
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Jackie Brown
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
Stepping off on the right foot at the start of your season.
Are we ready? I sure hope so. Because here goes nothing. Do you ever feel this way about starting contest season with your guard or dance...
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Jackie Brown
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Habits
Ever notice that when things are going well all of the "good for you" things, such as reading, writing, eating healthy, taking vitamins,...
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Jackie Brown
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
Color Guard Rehearsal Structure for Success!
Instructors often tell me that they don't have enough time in rehearsal to really max out their students. They often wish for longer...
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Jackie Brown
- Jan 20, 2021
- 4 min
Color Guard Audition Tips
It's that time of year; audition season!! Whether you are trying out for a winter guard, drum corps, or even a marching band (depending...
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Jackie Brown
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
Music Licensing and Winter Guard
Hello friends! I have had about six different people asking the Spintronix page about this topic in the last two days so I want to go...
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Jackie Brown
- Dec 31, 2020
- 5 min
Designing Show Makeup for your Color Guard
So you have a color guard. At this point in the season you’ve probably gotten about halfway through setting your show. Uniforms have...
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Jackie Brown
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
Dear Band Director, an open letter from your Guard Instructor
Dear Band Directors, We know you have a lot on your plate, and you want your band to be incredible. You've seen every single BOA and DCI...
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Jackie Brown
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Should I hire a choreographer?
If you are a director - whether it be of a marching band, color guard, dance studio, theatre, or any other performing arts organization -...