Bob Buckner is a notable drill designer, adjudicator, and educator across the globe. Our team was blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such a musical icon. Closing in on three decades, Bob has served as a Pyware … Read More
Author Archives: Barbara-Scott Kolb
Stuart Shulman
Stuart Shulman has been immersed in drum corps for the past 20 years, contributing in several different areas of the activity along the way. As an educator, he has taught Santa Clara Vanguard, The Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment, and The Academy … Read More
Kevin Nevsimal, Drill Writer Behind WGI’s Open Winds Champions
Kevin Nevsimal was a freshman in the high school marching band when his mother called him into the room one day to watch a band performing on PBS. This happened to be the 2001 Drum Corps International World Championship … Read More
Women’s History Month: Lindsey Schueller
As we honor Women’s History Month, we would like to shine a spotlight on the Drum Corps International’s only female drill designer, Lindsey Schueller. It was the visual aspect of marching arts that sparked Lindsey’s interest in high … Read More
Rhythm X & Tim Fairbanks
The frigid weather did not do any favors for the truck transporting Rhythm X’s equipment to the WGI Chicago Regional, as it froze the brakes. While in the shop, Tim Fairbanks and his group decided to err on the … Read More
Rhythm X & Tim Fairbanks
The frigid weather did not do any favors for the truck transporting Rhythm X’s equipment to the WGI Chicago Regional, as it froze the brakes. While in the shop, Tim Fairbanks and his group decided to err on the … Read More
Happy Birthday to our VP, Cayleen Kolb!
The Pyware team would like to wish our Co-Founder and Vice President, Cayleen Kolb, a very Happy Birthday! If you’ve been lucky enough to meet Cayleen, you know that she is a force to be reckoned with. Strong, charismatic, … Read More
Clemson & LSU at the NCAA Football Championship
All eyes were on the Tigers at the NCAA Football Championship showdown. Despite Clemson’s best efforts to clench a back-to-back National Championship title, it was the record-breaking Louisiana State University who sealed their undefeated season with a 42-25 victory. Millions … Read More
Clemson & LSU at the NCAA Football Championship
All eyes were on the Tigers at the NCAA Football Championship showdown. Despite Clemson’s best efforts to clench a back-to-back National Championship title, it was the record-breaking Louisiana State University who sealed their undefeated season with a 42-25 victory. Millions … Read More
Happy Birthday, Mr. Py!
Our team at Pyware want to wish our Founder and President, Mr. Py Kolb, a very Happy Birthday! We pride ourselves with the intent to provide customers an elite product and extraordinary service… It’s only fitting, that today … Read More
The Houston Family’s Future Cavalier
A couple from Alexandria, Kentucky, are two true music enthusiasts and were ecstatic to find out another member will be added to their marching band family! Andrew Houston, a former Cavalier, has taught with some of the most prestigious drum … Read More
The 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Ensembles
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored American tradition, treasured by millions! Whether bundled up on the streets of New York City, or gathered around the television, families nationwide are eagerly awaiting another year of holiday entertainment. The … Read More
Trey Harris & Western Michigan University’s Bronco Marching Band
For all attendees of a Western Michigan University football game, halftime is not the time to leave your seats. You do not want to miss a performance from the Bronco Marching Band. The animated, themed halftime shows that … Read More
Trey Harris & Western Michigan University’s Bronco Marching Band
For all attendees of a Western Michigan University football game, halftime is not the time to leave your seats. You do not want to miss a performance from the Bronco Marching Band. The animated, themed halftime shows that … Read More
Isaiah Odajima — The Force Behind Baylor’s Golden Wave
It was apparent, even from a young age, Isaiah Odajima had a propensity for music and the arts — as well as an innate ability of fusing the two. Ever since he was a high school student, Isaiah had a … Read More
Leveling Up Your Visual Experience
For decades, Pyware 3D has provided a premier visual experience to preview your show – we’ve taken it to another level. We are now introducing the option to customize your uniforms, equipment, surfaces, and props for an even more realistic … Read More
One of Ten
This year, local Keller High School Indian marching band wrapped one of the most successful marching seasons in school history. Here at Pyware, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge their success, specifically how they closed out 2018. Following … Read More
OU Off to Orange Bowl
The University of Oklahoma Marching Band, more commonly known as “The Pride of Oklahoma,” is comprised of 325 members and will be performing at this year’s Orange Bowl. This 2018-19 season presented the program with a jam-packed schedule. Rigorous training, … Read More
My Take on World Class Finals
Before I begin…The Pyware team would like to send our congratulations to Santa Clara Vanguard and Michael Gaines for earning the title as the 2018 Drum Corps International World Champions! What an incredible honor and so exciting to witness! August … Read More
DCI North Texas Review
Holy “stick!” (pun intended) Thursday, July 19th was one heck of a hot day! The 110° temperature almost scorched my pale, pasty skin as I walked to the 2018 DCI North Texas show. The torrid heat even convinced the judging panel … Read More