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WGI Winds Preview, Band Director Burnout & Exciting Show Reveals – On A Water Break Podcast Recap The One With 2025 WGI Winds Performers
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Welcome to another exciting episode of On A Water Break, your go-to podcast for everything in the marching arts world! In this episode, we discuss the WGI Winds division, dive into the challenges of band director burnout, and reveal some of the most exciting new show themes for the 2024 season.
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Exploring the Excitement of WGI Percussion: Interviews with 2025 Performers
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In this action-packed episode of the On A Water Break podcast, we dive deep into the world of WGI Percussion, featuring insightful interviews with some of the brightest talents and rising stars in the marching arts. From the challenges of maintaining top-tier performance standards to the personal stories of the field, this episode covers it all. If you’re a fan of Winter Guard International, drumlines, or marching percussion, this episode is a must-listen!
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Introducing Nicole Younger: The New Design Coordinator for Guard Closet
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We Are Thrilled to Welcome Nicole as the New Design Coordinator for Guard Closet!
With over 25 years of experience as a director, designer, choreographer, consultant, and judge, Nicole brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her role. She will oversee all aspects of Guard Closet’s custom design services, ensuring that every client’s ensemble reaches its full creative potential.
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Announcing Mitchell Stowman: Guard Closet’s Newest Drill Designer
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Guard Closet is excited to welcome Mitchell Stowman to our growing roster of drill designers! With a wealth of experience in music education, program coordination, and visual design, Mitchell brings a unique blend of creativity and precision to every marching band program he works with. -
Elevate Your Marching Band's Performance with Custom Show Design Services from GuardCloset
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GuardCloset is proud to offer exceptional custom design services to help you reach new heights. We've assembled a talented team of designers and collaborators with decades of experience in the marching arts -
Guard Closet Introduces Austin Hall: Visual Designer and Technician
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At Guard Closet, we are thrilled to welcome Austin Hall as a new Visual Designer and Technician. Austin brings a wealth of experience and passion for the marching arts, and we are excited to have him join our team -
Welcome Ashlee Amos to Guard Closet’s Design Team
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Guard Closet is thrilled to introduce Ashlee Amos as the newest member of our design team! With a rich background spanning baton twirling, color guard, and drum corps, Ashlee brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to her role. As a USTA Professional member, a new judge, and the drill designer and choreographer for the Rising Sun High School Marching Band, Ashlee is dedicated to fostering creativity and growth within the marching arts community. -
Guard Closet welcomes Choreography, Technique, and Design Team
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Guard Closet is proud to announce an exciting addition to our team: four extraordinary designers—Hunter McDaniels, Ashlee Amos, Erika Plez, and André Williams! Each of these talented individuals brings a wealth of experience and a unique creative vision to elevate our clients’ productions.
