Shadow Armada – Sutton’s Bay, Michigan

We’re back in Sutton’s Bay, Michigan. After a two hour evening practice, Nick stands in the middle of the circle while band members sit on the ground around him. “This place has a meaning. This place is our home away from home. The opportunity to be here is a really special and magical thing for us, because this is […]

Shadow Armada 2015 – Thank You Show

Twenty-five seniors. A few have been around for six years, some only have this summer to experience what it’s like to be part of Shadow Armada. The season is far from over. More photos here.

Shadow Armada 2015 – Summer Fest

I usually shoot video in the middle of the huddle before each show. Below is part of my brother, David’s speech before the Summer Fest show in Oregon Sunday night. “Every year it feels like it’s not just a brand new year, it’s a better year. It’s a better year because of what you guys are willing to give […]

Shadow Armada 2015 – Dress Rehearsal

It’s that time of year again!! When summer finally arrives, I think of marching band. I spent five high school summers marching and have since gone back to photograph and shoot video of the Oregon High School Marching Band, collectively known as Shadow Aramda. These images are from their first show. Here’s to another amazing […]

Shadow Indoor Percussion – “This is Water”

Shadow Indoor Percussion is an ensemble from Oregon High School in Oregon, WI that competes at WGI World Championships. The 2015 group was overjoyed with their results, as during the season they were promoted to a national class (Independent Open) which includes almost exclusively college-age performers. They completely expected not to make finals, up against some […]

Youngblood Brass Band

I toured with Youngblood Brass Band for a few days in November. We started at Drom in New York then drove to Boston then to Washington D.C. Here are a few show shots from the shows!