He is Risen! Pyware’s goal to fulfill the vision of drill designers and marching band programs has been our everyday mission for the past 37 years. But we understand that our ability to have reached those goals as a … Read More
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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
Gift Guide Day 10: Pyware
We did it. It’s done. 10 days of awesome gift ideas for that special band-someone in your life. If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Nine: One on One Pyware Session Day … Read More
Gift Guide Day 9: One on One Pyware Session
If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Eight: FloMarching Subscription Day Seven: Techniques of Marching Band Show Designing Day Six: Marching Arts Education Membership Day Five: Marching Step Guide Day Four: Drill … Read More
Gift Guide Day 8: FloMarching Subscription
If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Seven: Techniques of Marching Band Show Designing Day Six: Marching Arts Education Membership Day Five: Marching Step Guide Day Four: Drill Paper Day Three: Pose … Read More
Gift Guide Day 7: Techniques of Marching Band Show Designing
Lucky #7 belongs to Dan Ryder of Ryder Field Drills. If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Six: Marching Arts Education Membership Day Five: Marching Step Guide Day Four: Drill Paper Day … Read More
Gift Guide Day 6: Marching Arts Education Membership
Welcome back, shoppers! If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Five: Marching Step Guide Day Four: Drill Paper Day Three: Pose Book for Marching Bands Day Two: Pyware Clinic Day One: UDBapp … Read More
Gift Guide Day Five: Marching Step Guide
We’ve made it through the first week of our Gift Guide, which means a few things: A) We’re halfway there! B) Christmas is ever inching closer. How’s the shopping going? If you need to catch up on previous days, you … Read More
Gift Guide Day Four: Drill Paper
Never has there been a more appropriate time to #throwbackthursday than day four of our Gift Guide. If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Three: Pose Book for Marching BandsDay Two: Pyware … Read More
Gift Guide Day Three: Pose Book for Marching Bands
Trucking right along now into day three of our Gift Guide. If you need to catch up on previous days, you can do so here: Day Two: Pyware Clinic Day One: UDBapp For day three, let’s talk GE. Once the … Read More
Gift Guide Day Two: Pyware Clinic
Day two! For those that missed it, we suggested getting your band on the UDBapp for day one. Today, we’re making it all about us. Or at least your knowledge of us. So I guess still us? The point we’re … Read More
Gift Guide Day One: UDBapp
Christmas shopping is hard. People in our activity are weird unique. We can be difficult to shop for. We get it. That’s why we’ve taken the liberty of curating probably the best gift guide ever (read: 2018) for that marching … Read More
Frankendrill
41 designers. 3 movements. 1 show. It all started with an idea. A thought passing by. A dream, if you will. Take marching band music and design a show for it. Pretty standard stuff. Except the designer isn’t getting paid … 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
Father’s Day 2018
Band Dads, we couldn’t have done it without you. You hauled the trailer to every game and competition. You built the props during your free time. You dropped us off early, and picked us up late. Thanks to all the … Read More
The Legacy of the Eagle
Approaching on four decades of business in the music software industry, Pygraphics has been extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to work alongside brilliant directors. One of those, we hold in such high regard, having privilege to call a … Read More
Easter 2018
Hey there! It’s Py and Cayleen’s daughter checking in. I am blessed and honored to write on behalf of my family, both blood and business related. As a strong, undeniably Christian unit, we would like to thank our customers from … Read More
Manning the Rails for the NHL
On March 3rd, 2018, the U.S. Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps had the unique opportunity to perform pregame for a National Hockey League (NHL) game. Outside. In their own football stadium. Annapolis found itself home to the NHL Stadium … Read More
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone in your life? We’ve got you covered. Below is a list of gifts expertly curated from our team. Pyware 3D Think about it: that fall halftime show isn’t going to design … Read More
Making VR a Reality
Ever wondered what happens in office when we’re in the middle of the offseason? After the holidays and a little time off, we dive deep into development. You don’t get to the forefront of an industry by sitting idly, waiting … Read More
Bowl-O-Rama
At Pygraphics, we’re proud of the reach we’ve made over the years to ensembles in the US as well as across the globe. With college football (and consequently bowl season) coming to a close, we thought it would be interesting … Read More
Giving Thanks
With Thanksgiving comes reflection. As our team reflects on this past year, we are filled with flashes of the milestones we conquered together. We could not be more thrilled with the response of our V9 release. We’re so thankful to … Read More
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