Award Winning Visual Staging for Marching Bands, Indoor Bands, Drumlines, Guards, and Theatrical Tours

Sophisticated, Artistic, and Innovative Designs Tailored to Your Unique Program

Custom Designs for Your Unique Program

Trusted Process, Exceptional Results

Decades of Experience, Personal Attention

Create a One-of-a-Kind Experience for Your Audience

From DCI to WGI to BOA and back, Michael’s sophisticated and innovative designs will transform your program into an unforgettable showcase of talent. With over 30 years of experience and a track record of delivering exceptional results every time, Michael is the partner you can trust to help you achieve success. Let him help you create a program that leaves a lasting impression on your audience.

It’s Easy to Get Started

Step 1: Schedule a Consultation

Get in touch to schedule a consultation and tell Michael more about your program and its unique needs.

Step 2: Collaborate on a Custom Design

Michael will collaborate with you to create a sophisticated and innovative custom design that perfectly fits your program.

Step 3: Watch Your Program Come to Life

After the design is complete, Michael will work with you to implement it into your program, whether you need a large scale drill or a smaller stage performance. Watch as your program comes to life in an unforgettable way.

ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS

Michael will be available to you during your writing process to help elevate the product, and find red flags before the product is sent to your band.

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"Michael Gaines is one of our rare talents that connects function with artistry and concept. His instincts for effective design find an extraordinary place in our vast marching arts history. "

"I have had the pleasure of working with Michael Gaines on dozens of projects for over four decades and I continue to be awed by his creations. His ability to transform an audience by melding music and movement is unparalleled. Michael's creative genius is balanced by his professionalism and humility making every collaboration special."

"The first time I sampled Michael’s work as a designer, I knew immediately that he was on the cutting edge. Now, after working with him for over twenty years, he is still setting the standard in drill design and staging. There is just no one better!"

"Michael Gaines has designed many beautiful shows for Aimachi for 30 years. I admire Michael for respecting and accepting everyone's ideas and creating something spectacular. Michael has a special talent for making Aimachi shine and be loved. Michael Gaines inspires and touches people’s hearts with his magic."

"Creative, innovative and collaborative. For more than two decades, Michael Gaines has brought these qualities to the design team at the Pride of Cincinnati Winter Guard and I’ve witnessed him do the same for other winter guards, drum corps, and high school marching band programs. His professionalism and passion for delivering unique, fresh, top quality design is unmatched and a significant reason that Pride is a perennial contender and 8-time world champion during his tenure."

Services

30+ Years of Award Winning Experience: Trust My Expertise to Deliver Results for Your Program

Do you want to stand out from the competition but feel overwhelmed with creating another creative performance? Michael has 30+ years of experience creating custom visual staging for performances across the globe. He will take your unique needs and cater a creative design that’s tailored to your program. Let him help take your program to the next level!