Jukebox Friday – Broadway Edition

This week, we celebrated the birthdays of both Andrew Lloyd Webber and the late Stephen Sondheim, both of whom were born on the same day. While these two composers for the stage have many incredible shows we’ve enjoyed over the years, there are a few which stand out, and those are the shows I’m listening… Continue reading Jukebox Friday – Broadway Edition

2023 OIPA Marion Harding Indoor Percussion Competition

The next event on the Ohio Indoor Performance Association calendar takes place next Sunday, March 26, in Marion at Harding High School. Come check out the best indoor percussion ensembles as they continue pursuing and achieving excellence on the floor!

Jukebox Friday – Pioneer Edition

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This week, I’d like to call attention to the Pioneer drum and bugle corps of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This corps made their entire existence out of their Irish identity, so today is the perfect day to celebrate their history. Pioneer was formed in 1973 after the merger of two drum corps, the… Continue reading Jukebox Friday – Pioneer Edition

2023 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Springfield Holland Shows

The next events on the Ohio Indoor Performance Association calendar take place next weekend, March 11 and 12, in Toledo at Springfield Holland High School. Come check out the best indoor winterguards and percussion ensembles as they continue pursuing and achieving excellence on the floor!

2023-02-05 OIPA Olentangy Liberty Photos

My photos from the Ohio Indoor Performance Ensemble Olentangy Liberty competition on February 5 are now uploaded to my Smugmug account and available for you to view and download. If you use any of my photos, please give me credit

2023-02-04 OIPA Central Crossing Photos

My photos from the Ohio Indoor Performance Ensemble Central Crossing competition on February 4 are now uploaded to my Smugmug account and available for you to view and download. If you use any of my photos, please give me credit

Marching Monday: 2015 Matrix

In 2015, I went to WGI World Class Percussion Finals for the first time. One of the greatest show moments I’ve witnessed in my marching arts life occurred that night when two of the bass drummers got engaged during the show. That’s correct, the guy dropped to one knee and pulled out a ring, which… Continue reading Marching Monday: 2015 Matrix

2023 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Firestone Shows

The next events on the Ohio Indoor Performance Association calendar take place next weekend, February 18 and 19, in Akron at the Firestone Community Learning Center. Come check out the best indoor winterguards and percussion ensembles as they continue pursuing and achieving excellence on the floor!

2023 OIPA Central Crossing/Olentangy Liberty Competitions

The first competitions of the 2023 Ohio Indoor Performance Association are upon us! Join OIPA on Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5 for shows taking place at Central Crossing High School (Saturday) and Olentangy Liberty High School (Sunday) to check out the great performances from Ohio’s top winter guards, indoor percussion ensembles, and indoor… Continue reading 2023 OIPA Central Crossing/Olentangy Liberty Competitions