A Peek at Pacing
So what’s all this talk about pacing? At this point in the season, you may have heard the term ‘pacing’ as part of your General Effect feedback. It truly is an important benchmark in the General...
View ArticleThe Movement Chick: “Effort Qualities”
Hello my darlings!! Has the whirlwind of our crazy season swept you up and away yet? [Why, yes, I WAS in Kansas… why do you ask? Sigh...No, I never did find the ruby slippers. My broom ride flight...
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Teaching Drill Using the iPad: A Technology Quick-Tip
Isn’t Technology Great?!? This year, rather than having a binder with copies of the drill in it, our marching band staff decided to go high-tech. All of the caption heads...
View ArticleTaking the Next Step: Adding Lower Body Mid-Season
So, because I need to get a life have an odd fascination with pageantry activities, a few weeks back when I had a Saturday without a show on my calendar, I decided to tag along with a dear friend and...
View ArticleMrs. T’s Tips for Color Guard Make-Up & Hair: Episode 1 “I’m Getting Sunburned”
Today we’re thrilled to welcome a new monthly contributor to the CGE blog! We truly do have the best community in the world. Coaches and performers who are willing to take time from their busy...
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Making Cartoon Flags from those “Free” Practice Flags
[We used these flags with the parade tune: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Adams (published by Alfred http://www.alfred-music.com/player/MusicforMarchingBand2001/mbm01033/player.html)] Materials Solid...
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Mrs. T’s Tips for Color Guard Make-Up & Hair: Episode 2 –“Purple Cat Eyes”
Today we’re happy to present the 2nd in our new series on Color Guard Hair and Make-Up techniques by “Mrs. T!” For those that may have missed last month’s installment called “I’m Getting Sunburned”...
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Popover Tunics
Turn this into this… …in 20 seconds. A group that I work with has a football field across town from the high school, so changing clothes for a special halftime show is not feasible. They always march...
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Mrs. T’s Tips for Color Guard: Sock Bun Tutorial
Mrs. T is back and this month she’s talkin’ HAIR! Learn how to make a sock bun with volume in her 3rd video installment here on CGE. Then go visit her at her blog www.colorguardblog.com. Thanks again...
View ArticleWho Are You Writing For?
We’re now in the middle of the winter guard season and the competitive heat is on. Many instructors struggle with what to do with judge’s comments. You’ve probably been told that something in your show...
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