Synchronicity Winter Guard was started by director Kristy Humbard for one reason: Sky Ryders. Kristy explains how Synchronicity came to be. “As a Sky Ryders age-out, I knew they were folding in the late August of 2008. I was heart broken that the guard I loved so much wasn’t going to be performing, but not as much as the members that still had years left to spin in Independent A. They were my family and they needed a home for spinning, so I decided that I would help them find a new home.” And a new home she found. Under the guidance of Ann Duncan and Connie Mogg, Kristy put together Synchronicity. “We found 5 members that were dedicated and willing to work through the first year hassles. I called an old friend and Sky Ryder family member Jennifer “Cardiff” Niemann to help me choreograph our show. I knew it wouldn’t be Independent A caliber if I didn’t have another person who has written IA material.”
They didn’t know what kind of reception they would have by the crowds, judges, or circuit. But they still went out and performed with pride. And it paid off. People were taking notice how good they were, even with just 5 members. “I remember the judges’ tapes and numerous people that found me after the shows. They loved how our members moved. They always said it looked like we had at least 10-15 people out there,” Kristy said. They finished their ‘miracle’ season with a 5th place finish at MCCGA Championships. Kristy was so proud of her guard and couldn’t believe how far they had come. She knew then that this was just the beginning. A new family had been formed. With new things, come new challenges. Synchronicity set their sights on becoming a take-notice guard in Independent A. They wanted to come out stronger and more impressive than they did last season. They want to show everyone that they belong in the IA division and that they are here to stay. This season was Synchronicity’s second season in MCCGA, but it was their first in WGI. Age-out Crystal Hedges was very excited about this opportunity. “The first year out we just wanted to focus on getting out there and make a name for ourselves in MCCGA. Now we think we are ready to make a splash in the WGI Circuit.” And a splash they made this season. They finished in 3rd place at their first-ever WGI Regional in St. Louis, MO. They also finished in 3rd place at MCCGA Championships. However, the biggest splash they believe they made was becoming a semi-finalist guard at WGI Finals in Dayton, OH. Synchronicity Winter Guard was the only MCCGA Independent A competing unit to advance into semi-finals. Synchronicity doubled their members from 2008 with 11 performing members in 2009, and they performed a compilation of Phillip Glass compositions in their show titled, “Complex Simplicity.” The show explored a complex progression of mood from sad and unsure to angry and aggressive. The complexity of the visual design and choreography paired with the simplicity of the musical parts and color palette gave the show its name. Staff members for Synchronicity this season were Kristy Humbard, Jennifer Niemann, and Sara Corrigan with choreographer Tim LeBlanc. "You Gotta Be"
You gotta be... You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together All I know, all I know, love will save the day Listen as your day unfolds, challenge what the future holds Try and keep your head up to the sky Lovers, they may cause you tears Go ahead release your fears, stand up and be counted Don't be ashamed to cry You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together All I know, all I know, GUARD will save the day! |
2019:
"In Pieces" Feb 2- Harrisonville Festival Feb 9- Ozark Festival Feb 16- Park Hill Festival March 16- Blue Springs South Festival March 23- Blue Springs Festival March 30- MCCGA Championships. April 2-7 WGI Championships 2018: "Address in the Stars" January 20 Republic HS (SPR) January 27 Blue Valley West (KC) February 3 (WGI Springfield Color Guard Regional February 10 Ozark HS (SPR) February 17 Harrisonville HS (KC) March 3 Smithville HS (KC) March 17 WGI St Louis Color Guard Regional March 24 Blue Springs South HS (KC) April 7 MCCGA Championships April 12-14 WGI Championships 2017: "Unsteady" By X-Ambassadors 2016: "Wicked Forest" 2015: "With You" From Ghost the Musical January 24: Park Hill High School Festival February 14: WGI Kansas City Color Guard Reional at Olathe East HS February 21: Grain Valley High School Festival March 7: WGI St Louis Color Guard Regional at Francis Howell HS March 14: Lee’s Summit West High School Festival March 28: Mid Continent Color Guard Association Championship April 16 – 18: WGI World Championships; Dayton, OH 2014: "Stand Up" A True Colors Medley 2/1/14 Smithville HS: 2nd Place 61.5 2/15/14 WGI St. Louis Regional at FHHS: 6th Place 65.530 3/8/14 WGI Kansas City Regional at LSWHS: 8th Place 66.16 3/15/14 Truman HS: 3rd Place 67.53 3/22/14 Battle HS: 1st Place 61.49 3/29/14 MCCGA CHAMPIONSHIPS: 6th Place 68.00 4/3-5/2014 WGI Color Guard World Championships 2013: "She loves me, She loves me not" 2011: "Why" Dance: Charlotte Martin 2010: "In Transition" Mixtures of Bobby Mcferrin 2009: "Complex Simplicity" Compilation of Phillip Glass 2008: Guardian Angel |