North East Color Guard Circuit
We are a governing body for visual performing arts competitions in Western NY. Founded in 1988, NECGC organizes and hosts competitions for Scholastic, Independent, and Collegiate Color Guard Programs. The North East Color Guard Circuit's competitive season runs from January to March each year. We are a circuit partner with the world premier organization, Winter Guard International (WGI).
Meet our Board of Directors
Kevin McLoud
President
My name is Kevin McLoud and I am the President for the North East Color Guard Circuit. I have marched with such groups as the Penn Yan Senior Winterguard, Rochester Pariots Winterguard and Drum Corp, Emerald Marquis Winterguard, and Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corp. I have instructed several guards over the years including St. Johns of Beverly, Sacred Heart, Gates Chili Varsity Winterguard, Naples Winterguard, Patriots Winterguard, Gates Chili IA, Marcus Whitman Winterguard. I have served on the NECGC Board of Directors since 2012
Arthur Graton
Communication/ Marketing/Website
My name is Arthur Graton and I hold the Position of Communications and Marketing for of the North East Color Guard Circuit. I live with my wife Stacie and son, Tucker in Medina, NY, and Manage F. Cimato Topsoil in Clarence Center NY. My love for the Marching Arts started back in 2000 when I started marching with the Medina Mustang Marching Band. I Went through the Program In Medina and became Drum Major in 2005. After Medina I furthered my Musical Career at Suny Fredonia receiving a degree in Music Education. I have been working for the Leroy Central School with the Leroy Marching Knights for 12 years now. Over the years I have held the role of Design Team Member, Brass Instructor, Visual Instructor, Winterguard Director, and I currently am the Assistant Director and Visual Caption Head of the Program. We are the 2024 NYSFBC Small School 3 Class Champions. In addition to being Communication and Marketing for the NECGC, Over the Last 20 years I have provided sound services to the Circuit and other Marching Arts Groups and Events throughout WNY.
Joann Piasecki
Vice President
My name is Joann Piasecki and I am the Vice President for the NorthEast Color Guard Circuit. I live with my husband and 4 Legged Fur Baby Cabo in Williamsville, NY, and work at the Amherst Industrial Development Agency. My love for color guard started back in 1979 when I was a Student at Lancaster Central School. (Lancaster, NY). After High School I continued in the Color Guard Activity Marching with the Renaissance Winter Guard, The Rochester Crusader Senior Guard, and the Deja Vu Senior Guard. I have also instructed and helped several guards over the years. Currently, in addition to being Vice President of the NECGC, I am a Staff Member with the Lancaster High School Marching Legends and a Design Staff Member of the Luminous Senior Winterguard.
Terri Maddigan
Secretary/Treasurer
My name is Terri Maddigan and I am the Secretary for the NorthEast Color Guard Circuit. I live with my husband and 2 children in Williamsville, NY, and work at UnitedHealthcare. My love for color guard started back in 1974 when I was invited to a practice for the Saints (of Williamsville, NY), and I never looked back. After the Saints, I marched with Renaissance during the 80’s, until I aged out. In 1999 I teamed up with my guard friends and we marched in the senior guard, Deja Vu. I have also instructed and helped several guards over the years. Currently, in addition to being secretary, I assist our circuit with tabulation/CompetitionSuite, and also work with WGI tabulating for several regionals.