Michael Gray is an acclaimed Impressionist painter with representation in 6 galleries throughout the United States. His paintings can be found in government, corporate and private collections throughout the world. Gray was a charter member of the Governor's "Canvas the Arts" committee and is a founding member of the Daedelus Workshop Theater and On Stage Theater. His involvement in winter guard in the Carolinas can be traced back to its roots and he has served as designer, consultant, and/or clinician for many notable units and a host of circuit champions. Michael went on to participate as a WGI Judge, where he served three years as the Ensemble Analysis Facilitator. Michael's clinics at WGI's SPINFEST were among the top rated and he has conducted both designer and judges training clinics throughout the US, England, Japan, and the Netherlands. He has 6 years experience as an Ensemble Visual, General Effect and Color Guard Judge for DCI. He is frequently seen in the judges seat at many BOA Regional competitions as well as the Grand Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his long career Michael has also had the honor of judging WGI World Championships and the Japanese Drum Corps Championships & Marching Band Championships. Currently, Michael is serving as Visual Coordinator at Wando HS, South Carolina: 5A 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 State Champions. Michael is in his fourth year as the Program Coordinator for the BLUECOATS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS.