Program Notes
Contemporary Color (PDF)
BAM Illustrated: Icons and Innovators in Sparkly Spandex (BAM blog)
Acclaimed indie musicians style the latest in color guard garment innovation in this series by illustrator Nathan Gelgud.
David Byrne Raises Flags (BAM blog)
Learn how the downtown prodigy continues to keep audiences on their toes after all these years.
David Byrne, St. Vincent, Ad-Rock Blow Minds With Contemporary Color Show (Rolling Stone)
“Contemporary Color is Byrne’s attempt to reconcile seemingly oppositional entities: sports and art, downtown and suburbia, pop stars and regular folk."
“Contemporary Color is Byrne’s attempt to reconcile seemingly oppositional entities: sports and art, downtown and suburbia, pop stars and regular folk."
David Byrne’s Changing of the Color Guard (The New York Times)
Join Byrne, Lucius, How To Dress Well, and tUnE-yArDs at April's Winter Guard International championships in Dayton, OH.
From Talking Heads to Twirling Flags: Behind the Scenes of David Byrne’s ‘Contemporary Color’ (VICE)
Go backstage in this comprehensive look at the numerous collaborations underpinning this arena spectacular.
Contemporary Color
Official show page courtesy of Todo Mundo.
From Talking Heads to Twirling Flags: Behind the Scenes of David Byrne’s ‘Contemporary Color’ (VICE)
Go backstage in this comprehensive look at the numerous collaborations underpinning this arena spectacular.
Contemporary Color
Official show page courtesy of Todo Mundo.
Look & Listen
Contemporary Color Video Channel (YouTube)
Get in on the fun (and creative process) with exclusive behind-the-scenes video content.
David Byrne and St. Vincent (NPR MUSIC LIVE)
Byrne and St. Vincent share selections from Love this Giant with fantastic synchronized choreography by Big Dance Theater's Annie-B Parson.
Contemporary Color Video Channel (YouTube)
Get in on the fun (and creative process) with exclusive behind-the-scenes video content.
David Byrne and St. Vincent (NPR MUSIC LIVE)
Byrne and St. Vincent share selections from Love this Giant with fantastic synchronized choreography by Big Dance Theater's Annie-B Parson.
Mechanicsburg HS - Every 40 Seconds (YouTube)
Winter Guard International offers an exclusive peek at the remarkable young artist-athletes performing alongside How To Dress Well this Saturday and Sunday.
PHHHOTO
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Now your turn...
What did you think? How familiar were you with color guard beforehand? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #ContemporaryColor.
What did you think? How familiar were you with color guard beforehand? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #ContemporaryColor.