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For 40 years, our team has been blessed with the most wonderful customers… It only makes sense that this year, we launch The Ultimate Pyware Giveaway, as we celebrate the ones who made it happen! Starting TODAY through April 15th at 11:59 p.m., any item purchased in our Swag Store will automatically enter you in […]

The instant Mitch Rogers saw a computer program that was significantly improving the slow, tiresome process of writing drill by hand, he was captivated. This was in the early 1990’s, while Mitch was on the Cavaliers’ visual staff and working as a part-time drill writer. “I was hooked the moment I saw it. I was

Victor Neves began writing drill in 1984 with very fundamental tools that could be found at any art or supply store. He drew forms with pencil on 2-step grid drill writing paper, finalizing them in ink. He sketched curves with a compass, protractor, French curve tools, and an architect’s bendy ruler — intervals measured with

Jeffrey Smith is a gifted music educator, especially celebrated in Connecticut, with awards including two-time Connecticut Secondary Music Educator of the Year, the CMEA Student Affairs Commission Award recipient, and the Western Connecticut State University Alumni Band Director of the Year. He is also a longtime friend and supporter of the Pyware Team. In the

HOW IT BEGAN Over 40 years ago, a trombonist in UT’s Longhorn Band had an idea of a plotting system for field shows, which came to be known as Pyware Charting Aid. This idea transformed into the novelty of Pyware 3D –the most utilized, dynamic 3D drill design software worldwide. Our team at Pygraphics has

In the early 1980s, as an undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying music education, Brantley Douglas had his first encounter with a computer. Witnessing the Apple IIe computer and plotter producing full-sized, color-coded drill charts for the first time sparked an enthusiasm for music technology that shaped the course of his career. After eight

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Pyware. Throughout the year, we will be featuring our company’s story from the very beginning, highlighting users who have been with us from the start, releasing 40th anniversary swag, running sales, and launching a brand-new product. It has been quite the journey… We never would have made it

This year, the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return in all its traditional glory! The streets of NYC will once again welcome back spectators to celebrate the parade in its true form. Balloons, floats and performers are all back live, for this 2021 Thanksgiving celebration… And let’s not forget the 10 fantastic marching bands!

Claudia Taylor Johnson High School has built an exceptional music department over the years, specifically an award-winning marching band that is regarded as one of the top-rated programs state and nationwide. The entire design team for the band has worked side by side for the past 14 years, developing a culture of teamwork and tradition

From the time you sit down and open up Pyware, to the time you finish your drill — we are here for you. From start to finish. The Drill Wizard will navigate you through the steps of setting up your drill file — from arranging staging to building your cast list to placing performers. Allow