I grew up in a small town in North Carolina called Mt. Airy (aka Mayberry). I have been involved in the color guard activity – marching and teaching – for 23 years. I started my marching career with my Middle School Marching Band, progressed onto my High School Marching Band and was also fortunate enough to march [...]

Ryan Klassa is one of the original founders of Velocity Winter Guard, and will be beginning his 6th season with the guard after taking a one-year hiatus to perform with the 2009 Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard. He has also performed with the Madison Junior Scouts, Capital Sound, Tapestry, Sundowners and Blue Devils. He has [...]

Kari kicks off her 6th season with the Velocity organization, and is thrilled to be a part of such a great group of talented people! Previously, Kari has worked with marching programs at Lombardi Middle School, Green Bay East High School, and Freedom High School. Currently she works with the West De Pere Marching Phantoms. [...]