Marie Czapinski was part of Bands of America before it even existing – she
was there when the original incarnation “Marching Bands of America” was just
a dream of its founder, she was part of the planning stages and then saw it
become a reality. She continues to be instrumental in the organization
today.
Marie is an icon in the marching, color guard and visual design worlds of
pageantry. It was she who 30 years ago held a BOA-sponsored clinic for 2,000
teachers at Texas Bandsmasters Convention to introduce the use of color
guard to marching bands, as at the time drill teams were the only form of
pageantry in Texas.
She has been a color guard and visual adjudicator, clinician and leader for
Bands of America/Music for All throughout its history. She is a co-founder
of Winter Guard International and has been on the board of directors for the
Midwest Color Guard Circuit for over 20 years. She is also an adjudicator
for WGI and DCI and has appeared in the DCI World Championships Broadcast on
ESPN2.
Marie has also impacted the marching arts as a teacher, having instructed
bands including Conant High School, IL, three-time Grand National Champion
Rocky Mount High School, NC and Union High School, OK. “BOA has always used
all of its resources to reach out to decision makers to support music
education and continues to be the innovating force,” says Marie.
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