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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 submissions and selecting their favorites, the panel came to a consensus that Eric’s drill earned […]

Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Florida State University College of Music, Dr. Patrick Dunnigan has produced literature that has become a cornerstone of marching education. Many of his research articles and writings on conducting have been published by prominent journals. His textbook, Marching Band Techniques, published by The Instrumentalist Company, is the

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 consultant. He has built a company, Marching Arts Education, teaching aspiring drill writers to efficiently

Many are familiar with the popular comedian, Tony Deyo, for his hilarious stand-up that has landed him on the Billboard Magazine comedy chart and the top selling album on iTunes. He has made appearances on television shows, such as Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and performed at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival.

    Jaime Holly has always been mathematically inclined — he earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and became a math teacher at James Logan High School. But it was his passion for the marching arts that drove him to the decision to give that profession up for drill writing. For the initial years of

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 drum corps. He also marched for SCV from 2001-2005 as both a tubist and drum

Kevin Nix grew up in Newcastle, a small town in Southern Oklahoma, with an interest in both sports and the band. Raised in a basketball family, Kevin pursued the sport through grade school and into high school, but ultimately found more success as a trumpet player. His high school band director introduced him to the

As a self-proclaimed band nerd, James Gow started his marching career early by joining his high school marching band in Southern California. He later went on to march for both the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps and the Blue Devils. James attended the University of California San Diego and teaching marching band was just

Michael Gaines, one of the most recognized names in drill design, is closing in on three decades of drill writing experience for award-winning ensembles throughout the country and internationally. Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, enveloped in the marching arts, he discovered a great passion and skill for the activity as a performer, educator and designer.