My annual trek to Bands of America was a fun one this year. I had 6 of my groups attend: Bellbrook HS
Michael has taught design seminars covering many different topics important to the marching arts. Whether it is teaching drill design software or principles of design and how they relate to the marching arts, Michael has extensive experience. Over the years he has taught clinics for organizations in the United States such as WGI Sport of the Arts, Drum Corps International, and Music for All’s Bands of America. In addition, he has been invited to teach drill design classes at universities such as UCLA and Western Carolina University. Many color guard, percussion, and marching band circuits have invited Michael to share his design insights with their membership. In addition to the U.S., he has given lectures in Japan, The Netherlands, China, Colombia, and Thailand.
Contact Michael if you are interested in having him teach a clinic or seminar for your organization.
Michael Gaines is a San Francisco based designer who creates drill, staging, and artistic visual projects for various performance groups around the world. Marching bands, winter color guards, indoor percussion ensembles, baton twirlers, and theatrical stage performers are among those groups. Michael is also an international adjudicator, teacher, and design clinician.
Michael Gaines
San Francisco, CA
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My annual trek to Bands of America was a fun one this year. I had 6 of my groups attend: Bellbrook HS