Kyla came to State of Art in the 2024 season as an established weapon technician. She has experience marching from Onyx 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and teaching experience from various schools around Michigan before she settled down in Lansing and found a home at State of Art.
Dr. Thornton is Michigan State University's Assistant Director of bands and Director of the Spartan Marching Band. He serves as the formal faculty advisor for State of Art Winterguard.
Dr. Golden is Michigan State University's Assistant Director of Bands and the Associate Director of the Spartan Marching Band.
Emily is the Director of Color Guard for the Spartan Marching Band and former director of State of Art. She is a proud Michigan State Alumni and is responsible for the success of State of Art as they made Independent A class finals in 2022 and have since advanced to Open Class.
Delphina is a proud alumni of Michigan State University and State of Art. With her intensive gymnastics background and her life long love of color guard she plays a substantial role in establishing State of Art as high scoring movers.
Evelyn is a dance choreographer and former State of Art vet. She quickly rose up in the activity following graduation by marching Onyx in 2024 as a dance soloist.
Ben is an established performer having performed with Carmel High School and Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. He did two seasons with State of Art and has proved himself as an asset to improving the weaponline at State of Art.
Maddie is a former State of Art captain and prominent member of the Spartan Marching Band. She has previously marched Legends Drum and Bugle Corps.
Cruz has experience marching Onyx Independent World Class color guard in which he is a bronze medalist. He has played a pivotal role in as director of the color guard at Grand Blanc High School before starting this year at State of Art.