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On Christmas Day, Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band had the most extraordinary opportunity to perform with the one-and-only Beyoncé. This incredible performance took place during halftime of the Christmas gameday matchup between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens. It is no wonder that this particular band was chosen to accompany the […]

The beloved tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned to New York City November 28th, 2024, for the 98th time! A record-breaking 31.3 million viewers across all platforms tuned in on Thanksgiving morning, making this year’s parade the most watched in history. Selected from a multitude of applicants, eleven marching bands were invited to

The State Fair Classic is the much-anticipated college football game between Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University that kicks off the longest-running state fair in America, the State Fair of Texas. Taking place in the Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park in Dallas, the annual showdown between these two teams is a tradition

Designers, directors, instructors, performers… They all offer a unique set of talents that make the marching arts one of the most expressive and inspired activities. Traditionally, each of these career paths in the field begin in the classroom. This is why Pyware provides a 6-month student subscription of the Professional Version 11, offered for students

Teachers hold one of the most important positions in our society and play such an essential role in our development. They foster creativity, instill confidence, help us discover our talents and lay the foundation for our future. I am certain we can all name at least one teacher who made an indelible impression on our

Band directors and drill designers, if you are not on Pyware’s most current version, here are some of the most time-saving, efficient features of Version 11 that you want to have access to before band camp! The following Version 11 elements have proven to be instrumental in planning, organizing, streamlining, and executing drill for many

Earlier this year, Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band received a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to participate in the Super Bowl, the most-watched television broadcast in America. A historic 123.7 million viewers tuned in to watch Super Bowl 58, which now marks the broadcast as the most-viewed event in United States television history.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned live November 23rd, 2023, providing millions of viewers and families hours of entertainment for the 97th annual Thanksgiving celebration. Watching the marching band programs that our team has developed relationships with participate in this time-honored tradition is always a highlight of our year here at Pyware. Our team believes

Trombonists Wesley Simpson and Wes Parker met while performing on the 2002 BLAST! tour and formed a close friendship that would eventually lead to long lasting work relationship as staff members of the North Carolina State University Marching Band, widely known as “The Power Sound of the South.”   After their tour was complete, the

The month of September welcomes two beloved, highly anticipated seasons… Fall and the National Football League!   As excited as our Pyware Team is that the NFL is back, we are overjoyed that the only two marching bands in the NFL use Pyware 3D to design their performances for prime time. It is difficult to