The University of Notre Dame’s Assistant Band Director and drill designer, Sam Sanchez, started experimenting with drill writing at a very young age. During his time attending Round Rock High School in 1990, Sam asked his band director to print … Read More
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Dr. Kelvin Jones and the LSU Tiger Band
For over 125 years, the Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band have been building a reputation as one of the nation’s most recognized, powerhouse marching ensembles. From what started as a 13-member group has flourished into a massive marching ensemble … Read More
Dr. Timmey Zachery and the PVAMU Marching Storm
Growing up in Alexandria, the heart of Louisiana and birthplace of jazz, Timmey Zachery was exposed to some of the greatest, most influential music of American history. Several of his family members are talented vocalists but none are instrumentalists… Until … Read More
Our Neighbors, the Argyle Eagles, Win State Marching Band Championship
We want to congratulate our neighbors, the Argyle Eagle Marching Band, for their victory at the 4A State Marching Band Championship! This win marks Argyle’s 7th State Championship and ties the school for the most state titles in UIL history, … Read More
Brooks Andersen: Master of Creative Design
Brooks Andersen is one of the most innovative, artistic designers in the marching arts today, famous for his wildly fresh and captivating productions. It is no wonder he has received countless requests to share his expertise in visual design and … Read More
BYU and Fred McInnis March Through the Pandemic
In the face of the disruption Covid-19 has caused for marching bands this season, programs such as Brigham Young University are working through the various restrictions to continue entertaining audiences, whether in-person or virtually. Social distancing, different rehearsal protocols, no … Read More
Craig Harms, Pyware’s Principal Consultant
Craig Harms, principal consultant for Pyware, has been integral in the development of Pygraphics since the company’s inception. Through every phase of the software’s evolution, Craig has consistently advocated for the product and educated the marching community on how to … Read More
Hunter Dugie: 2nd Social Distance Drill Challenge Winner
We recently wrapped up our second Social Distance Drill Challenge in Pyware history! Once again, we were impressed by the sheer creativity that emanates from our talented community of Pyware users. The designer who won round 2 of our drill … Read More
James Hensley
Founder of The Marching Warehouse, James Hensley, recalls one of his first experiences watching a field show, dating back to the 1985 Drum Corps International Broadcast on PBS. This production inspired him to begin auditioning for several corps, ultimately earning … Read More
Jeremy Oliver
The moment Jeremy Oliver took the field, he fell in love with the marching arts… “I think I knew from my high school marching band camp 15 years ago that I wanted to be involved in the activity as long … Read More

Richard Hinshaw’s Journey Up the Ladder of Drill Design
Richard Hinshaw’s journey to drill design was paved with many steps — he ventured into a few different career paths until he realized the line of work he was most passionate about was undoubtedly, visual design. He grew up in … Read More

Eric Robertshaw, Pyware’s Social Distance Drill Challenge Winner
Eric Robertshaw inspired us all with his work in Pyware’s first-ever drill writing contest, the Social Distance Drill Challenge. The panel of judges consisted of prestigious designers Michael Gaines, Tim Fairbanks, Kevin Nix and Bob Buckner. After reviewing all the … Read More

Pyware’s Own, Bob Buckner
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


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
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