Point Winds take 2nd in World Championships

The Point University Marching Skyhawks (Point Winds) competed in the Winter Guard International World Championships April 16-17 taking second place in the Winds Independent A classification. Point Winds presented “In All Things” in its inaugural year of competition, performing an artistic show depicting the need for Christ in all things.

Dr. Joshua Boyd, director of the Marching Skyhawks and Andrew Lightner, assistant director developed the performance with the intent to bring a Christian message to a large new audience. “Our group was given the unique opportunity to share a Christian message on one of the leading marching arts platforms,” said Dr. Boyd.

Point Winds is comprised of student band members and color guard performers. For more information on the Marching Skyhawks, visit https://marchingskyhawks.org/.

Members of Point Winds pose for a picture after winning the WGI Winds Independent A silver medalist trophy.

Point Winds instructional team includes Rachael Boyd, Visual Coordinator, Joshua Boyd, Director of Athletic Bands, Andrew Lightner, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands and Percussion Arranger.

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April 19, 2016
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The Point University Marching Skyhawks (Point Winds) competed in the Winter Guard International World Championships April 16-17 taking second place in the Winds Independent A classification. Point Winds presented “In All Things” in its inaugural year of competition, performing an artistic show depicting the need for Christ in all things.

Dr. Joshua Boyd, director of the Marching Skyhawks and Andrew Lightner, assistant director developed the performance with the intent to bring a Christian message to a large new audience. “Our group was given the unique opportunity to share a Christian message on one of the leading marching arts platforms,” said Dr. Boyd.

Point Winds is comprised of student band members and color guard performers. For more information on the Marching Skyhawks, visit https://marchingskyhawks.org/.

Members of Point Winds pose for a picture after winning the WGI Winds Independent A silver medalist trophy.

Point Winds instructional team includes Rachael Boyd, Visual Coordinator, Joshua Boyd, Director of Athletic Bands, Andrew Lightner, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands and Percussion Arranger.

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