Let’s revitalize our seasons with simple questions! It is nearing the start of our competitive seasons! Now, more than ever, we are pulled in so many directions while leading our groups. Since we don’t want our show design to be on the back burner, here are some quick questions to Read more…
Simone Biles dominated the news and every social media news feed when she stepped back from competing in the 2021 Olympics. When I heard this news, my first feelings were pride and relief. Pride because I was insanely proud of that woman for putting HERSELF over OTHERS…on that large of Read more…
As of 11 days ago, it OFFICIALLY springs! After what feels like the longest winter we have experienced, with COVID restrictions on our seasons and new challenges along the way, we have finally made it to the other side. Spring always reminds me of new beginnings and fresh starts…maybe that Read more…
Did you know that the average CEO reads 60 books a year? That number was striking to me. I am nowhere as busy as a CEO and there is no way I could read that many books in that time (trust me, I have tried). That made me wonder. Why Read more…
What is considered “great education” and how can we, in the marching arts community, actually achieve it? Can you think about a time when your students had a rough rehearsal or even a month of low energy and no motivation? Have you ever had the BEST planned rehearsal…and nothing went Read more…
Are you new to rifle? Are you a director who wants your students to be more independent on equipment taping? Let’s tape together and talk about everything you will need to know about rifle maintenance!! Feel free to send this to your students to help them prepare their new equipment! Read more…
The cool thing about an audition is there isn’t a right or wrong way to hold auditions. There are, however, traits of every great audition that you can replicate for a successful audition process. Let’s break down the characteristics of a good audition process with a quick checklist. Have you Read more…
A walk through strategies and tools to strengthen your team and develop stronger parent buy-in.
A look into the Energy Bus leadership book study designed by Music Effect Design Board Members Tori Angel and Rebecca Woods.
Discover an innovative look into how the fundamentals of color guard can be broken down in a new way. This will change the way you talk about spinning forever.