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  • 2 Ways to Secure A Flag To a Color Guard Flag Pole

    2 Ways to Secure A Flag To a Color Guard Flag Pole

    Band Shoppe’s guide outlines two effective methods for attaching color guard flags to poles, nylon tab fasteners and Velcro tabs, with step-by-step instructions for both techniques, ensuring flags remain secure during performances.

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  • Vector vs. Raster: Which Artwork Works Best for Printing?

    Vector vs. Raster: Which Artwork Works Best for Printing?

    Learn the difference between vector and raster art for printing custom flags, banners, and uniforms. Find out which file types work best.

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  • Sounding Success

    Sounding Success

    Contributing expert Jessie Peterson, Kannapolis Middle School Band Director discusses social cognitive theory in the band classroom to foster motivation, self-efficacy, and goal setting to promote lifelong learning skills.

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  • Thinking Outside The Arch

    Thinking Outside The Arch

    Contributing expert Jennifer Morse Weddington, president-elect of the North Caroline chapter of WBDI discusses alternative seating arrangements for concert bands.

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  • How to Care for Band Shoes

    How to Care for Band Shoes

    Marching shoes aren’t like regular sneakers so caring for your marching shoes is a must! Not only is it vital to maintain that polished, military look, but they’ll last longer and keep your knees, ankles, and feet safe from injury. The good news is that modern marching shoes don’t need a lot of extra products…

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  • Color Guard Glove Care

    Color Guard Glove Care

    Color guard gloves can be a lifesaver for your hands. Anyone who’s had to catch those big sabre tosses knows — especially those strategically placed padding points! But your gloves go through a lot, and it’s essential to take proper care of them, or they’ll end up looking dirty and shabby, which is a real…

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  • What’s a Cheater Tape?

    What’s a Cheater Tape?

    “Cheater tapes” also called “third markers” are tape markings added to flag poles to define hand placement and help clean up choreography throughout the group. When teaching new routines, many instructors will…

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  • All About Color Guard Flag Poles

    All About Color Guard Flag Poles

    Your flags are an essential part of your color guard and winter guard show, but if you’re not using the right flagpole you could be compromising your performance.

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  • Taping Your Color Guard Rifle

    Taping Your Color Guard Rifle

    Learn how to properly tape your color guard rifles with this easy to follow tutorial with a free, print friendly downloadable version. Band Shoppe can help you keep your new color guard rifle spinning great.

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  • 5 Steps to prepare for Band Camp

    5 Steps to prepare for Band Camp

    Band Camp is approaching, and whether you are new to the band or a senior member, it’s time to prepare for this season! Here’s 5 steps to help you achieve your best band camp ever!

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