David Starnes and Rick Subel discuss the concept of the show, the intellectual process behind the design, and the reasons behind the decision to include the singer, the "art installation" of the prop design, and the unconventional closing production.
Michael Gaines, Paul Rennick, and Andy Toth discuss the 2017 Vanguard show, "Ouroboros" and the great complexity of the design. The props and featured small ensemble provide great opportunities, but you'll marvel at how intricate the planning and design implementation is to accomplish this production!
George Hopkins, the director of The Cadets, talks about the 2017 show, "The Faithful, The Fallen, The Forgiven." George talks about the process of designing the show, the use of the singers, the three different uniforms worn by the corps, and about the issues the activity is facing around amplification and props.
Scott Chandler, the Program Coordinator and Choreographer of the Blue Devils, talks with Tim about the concepts and design of the Blue Devils 2017 production "Metamorph."
Carolina Crown
Spring Training Videos
Three MUST SEE educational videos!!!! A revolutionary rehearsal idea that will save time, give your students more repetitions, warm up & work on show music skills at the same time. Watch CrownBRASS use this idea & learn how they achieve the musical clarity they are known for.
Dr. Mary White discusses the concepts from Carol Dweck's renowned book: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” Learn how to interact with your students in the most productive way, getting more out of rehearsals and building more independent learners
Your first look at the 2017 Carolina Crown! Matt Harloff of CrownBRASS shares the first official recording of the first show impact!
Your first look at the 2017 Carolina Crown! Watch Matt Harloff and the staff of CrownBRASS work with the hornline as they train the members during Spring Training. Videos feature breathing exercises and Brass Warm-ups. Learn from the very best!
Recorded just days before 2017 Spring Training begins with the Santa Clara Vanguard, Paul and Sandi discuss how they prepare for the beginning of the season, pre-season rehearsal techniques, and early season development of the percussion ensemble.