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Katelyn Kellogg

Englewood,CO

Summary

Knowledgeable color guard instructor with proven history of leading high-performing teams. Successfully directed marching band, winter guard and winter percussion projects that resulted in excellent training of performers as well as competitive results. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Guards

Loveland High School
04.2024 - Current
  • Direct and manage a 28-member color guard program, overseeing daily operations, budget, training programs, show design and performance preparation.
  • Coordinate clinics, auditions, rehearsals, and competition-day schedules.
  • Plan, organize, and implement the winter guard program, collaborating with the drill designer and choreographers to execute competitive shows in the Rocky Mountain Color Guard Association (AA class).
  • Design and lead the flag training curriculum while supervising movement and weapon training programs to develop member skills and performance quality.
  • Partner with the band director and program coordinator to design and stage the marching band product for Colorado Bandmasters Association and Bands of America competitions.
  • Manage a staff of 2 full-time choreographers and 2 part-time technicians, providing leadership, scheduling, and coordination to ensure program success.
  • Manage recruitment efforts to grow membership and strengthen the ensemble’s future.
  • Maintain high standards of artistic excellence, team cohesion, and student development through structured instruction and creative direction.

Director

Daylight Winter Guard
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Lead all administrative operations, including circuit and WGI registration, budgeting, and program logistics.
  • Coordinated clinics, auditions, rehearsals, and competition-day schedules.
  • Directed show design and choreography development, collaborating with drill designers while choreographing flag, movement, and rifle.
  • Supervised and mentor a staff of 4 choreographers and technicians, fostering collaboration and instructional consistency.
  • Developed and implement comprehensive training programs for flag, movement, and rifle techniques.
  • Managed recruitment efforts to grow membership and strengthen the ensemble’s future.
  • Achieved top placements at every competition in the program’s inaugural 2024 season and 2025 season.

Choreographer

Rise Performing Arts
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Trained and choreographed visual line and battery for World Class and Open Class ensembles, ensuring high-performance quality and consistency.
  • Designed and implemented visual line choreography while collaborating with Visual Caption Heads to stage battery “on and off” moments.
  • Assisted in the development and execution of props and set design, aligning visual elements with the production’s creative vision.
  • Trained and choreograph visual line and battery for World Class and Open Class ensembles, ensuring high-performance quality and consistency.

Choreographer

Resistance Indoor Percussion
01.2022 - 04.2024

• Responsible for training and choreographing for visual line and battery of a WGI Open Class finalist ensemble.

• Primarily choreographed for visual line in person and virtually.

• Taught movement camps and clinics to visual ensemble members and drum line members

• Supported Creative Director to create drill and design moments through movement and choreography

Color Guard Director

Chaparral High School
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Direct and manage a 13-member color guard program, overseeing daily operations, training, and performance preparation.
  • Plan, organize, and implement the winter guard program, collaborating with drill designers and choreographers to execute competitive shows in the Rocky Mountain Color Guard Association (Regional A class).
  • Design and lead the flag, rifle and movement training curriculum to develop member skills and performance quality.
  • Partner with the band director to design and stage marching band performances for Colorado Bandmasters Association.
  • Manage a staff of 1 full-time choreographer and 1 part-time technician, providing leadership, scheduling, and coordination to ensure program success.
  • Maintain high standards of artistic excellence, team cohesion, and student development through structured instruction and creative direction.

Co-Director

Rise Winter Guard
09.2015 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated clinics, auditions, rehearsals, and competition-day schedules to ensure smooth program operations.
  • Managed the ensemble’s budget and oversaw logistics for travel to 3 WGI Rationals and 2 WGI World Championships.
  • Supervised and collaborated with a staff of 5 designers, choreographers, and technicians.
  • Assisted with member training, program design, and choreography to support overall show development.
  • Achieved finalist status at Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Wichita WGI Regional competitions in the Independent A class.

Education

Dance Company

Oracle Performance Ensemble
Denver, CO
08-2021

World Class

Opus X Winter Guard
Denver, CO
04-2018

Open Class

Wasatch Independent
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2014

A Class

Solstice Winter Guard
Denver, CO
08-2013

World Class

Troopers Drum And Bugle Corps
Casper Wyoming
08-2012

Skills

  • Relationship building with both staff and students
  • Ability to remember small details and big picture information as it relates to choreography and show design
  • Ability to choreograph flag and movement
  • Ability to clean and detail flag and movement at an exceptional level
  • Flexible with roles and willing to jump in where needed

Timeline

Director of Guards

Loveland High School
04.2024 - Current

Director

Daylight Winter Guard
11.2023 - 04.2025

Choreographer

Resistance Indoor Percussion
01.2022 - 04.2024

Choreographer

Rise Performing Arts
09.2021 - 04.2025

Color Guard Director

Chaparral High School
05.2021 - 11.2023

Co-Director

Rise Winter Guard
09.2015 - 04.2020

Dance Company

Oracle Performance Ensemble

World Class

Opus X Winter Guard

Open Class

Wasatch Independent

A Class

Solstice Winter Guard

World Class

Troopers Drum And Bugle Corps
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