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If you have any questions or concerns about anything as the seasons progress, please let me know.
It is best to snag me after rehearsal. You are also more than welcome to send Mr. Uppman a quick email or give a phone call. Any of the BHS Band or Guard Staff would love to talk about the guard or band programs or anything else we can do to assist your student in their life as a successful high school student. |
Mr. Matthew Uppman has been the Director of Belton’s Guard Program since Fall of 2012. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Special Education as well as a Masters Degree in Collaborative Teaching and Learning from Graceland University. Mr. Uppman also has completed course work from the National Federation of State High School Associations to be an Accredited Interscholastic Coach as well as a Level 2 Music Certificate. He has spent most of his career working in Before/After School Programs and Community Resources but is currently a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher.
Along with coaching BHS, Matt has worked with many other schools in various capacities across the Kansas City Area. For several years he served as the instructor and choreographer for Synchronicity Independent A Winter Guard. In addition to coaching, he judges for various marching festivals around the area as well as previously for the Novice Class throughout the MCCGA circuit. During the 2021 season, Matt preformed with the Spintronix Virtual Guard (SVG) and the WGI eShowcase. He is proud to share his love of Color and Winter Guard with students from across the region, and beyond! In the summer of 2022, along with a group of supportive freinds, Mr. Uppman started an event called "Spin in the Park". For more information about Mr. Uppman please visit: https://guardcoachmatt.weebly.com/
Mr. Uppman has been in the guard community since his freshman year of high school. In 2007, he was a Gold Medalist in the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association's Scholastic C Division and was the Captain of his high School guard in 2008 and 2009. From 2009 to 2014, he performed with Synchronicity Winter Guard and has three Mid-Continent Independent A Medals. In 2009, Synchronicity went to Semi-finals in the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships with their show "Complex Simplicity". In 2012, Matt preformed with Panache Winter Guard. During this season the team not only was promoted from Regional Class to Independent Class, they were awarded Silver Medals at MCCGA Circuit Championships. In the 2014 season, Mr. Uppman ended his marching career and aged-out with Synchronicity performing in their fan-favored show "Stand Up".
Along with coaching BHS, Matt has worked with many other schools in various capacities across the Kansas City Area. For several years he served as the instructor and choreographer for Synchronicity Independent A Winter Guard. In addition to coaching, he judges for various marching festivals around the area as well as previously for the Novice Class throughout the MCCGA circuit. During the 2021 season, Matt preformed with the Spintronix Virtual Guard (SVG) and the WGI eShowcase. He is proud to share his love of Color and Winter Guard with students from across the region, and beyond! In the summer of 2022, along with a group of supportive freinds, Mr. Uppman started an event called "Spin in the Park". For more information about Mr. Uppman please visit: https://guardcoachmatt.weebly.com/
Mr. Uppman has been in the guard community since his freshman year of high school. In 2007, he was a Gold Medalist in the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association's Scholastic C Division and was the Captain of his high School guard in 2008 and 2009. From 2009 to 2014, he performed with Synchronicity Winter Guard and has three Mid-Continent Independent A Medals. In 2009, Synchronicity went to Semi-finals in the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships with their show "Complex Simplicity". In 2012, Matt preformed with Panache Winter Guard. During this season the team not only was promoted from Regional Class to Independent Class, they were awarded Silver Medals at MCCGA Circuit Championships. In the 2014 season, Mr. Uppman ended his marching career and aged-out with Synchronicity performing in their fan-favored show "Stand Up".
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Meet Ian McCann! Ian is the Assistant Coach and Weaopon's Technician for our team. This is his 4th year with Belton (2nd as a coach) and 1st year performing with The Crown Jewel Independent Winter Guard. Ian is super excited for what this season has to bring for our team and to watch us grow as performers!
When asked what he thinks makes winter guard special. His response was, “I believe winter guard is special because of how it brings people together. When you go to a competition you will have more support from everyone then any other sport. Everyone cheers for everything no matter what.” #flag #rifle #sabre #smile @guard_coach_ian #exploretheworld #coach #BHSGuard124 |
Thanks!
Mr. Uppman would like to thank his family and friends, the parents, as well as the many coaches and staff for their support over the past several years.
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