Boston Crusaders 2019 Keith Potter Interview
Keith Potter, Boston's Artistic Director, talks about this year's show concept, "Goliath," the ways it is presented musically and visually, and what we can expect from the corps this season.
Mike Jackson- Doing It Yourself / Finding Your Voice
Mike Jackson of Broken City and the Blue Knights shows you how to find your voice within the design process. Topics include Design Methods and Choices, How to Present an Idea to a Director, How to be Inspired, Overcoming Writer's Block, Inspiration for Musical Motifs, and Mike's Process of Creating Music and Visual.
Boston Crusaders 2019 April Camp
The Boston staff shares information about how the show is progressing at this time of year, an interesting new process for color guard auditions, and the hours spent planning the show and collaborating during the winter.
Built to Compete: Taking Your Percussion Program to the Next Level
Join the elite programs! Â We show you how. Â Tim Fairbanks and Andrew Markworth of Rhythm X and Centerville High School share their insight on developing their high school percussion program.
BluecoatStrong: Health and Wellness for Marchers
FREE FOR EVERYONE! Â Keep your marchers safe and healthy, improving their performance and stamina. Topics include mental health for marchers, accountability, and motiving members to physical health and conditioning.
Drill Writers Private Lessons
Bob Buckner watches drill from Adam Nelson and gives real-time feedback and critique. Â Topics discussed include writing for a large band, writing for inexperienced performers, drum staging and writing, and hands-on tips for correct and adjusting drill.
Drill Writers Master Class FollowUp
In addition to reviewing the final work of the featured students, Bob talks about writing for small bands, advice for drill writers, quality arrangements for more success, career goals, and other topics which YOU can benefit from also.
The Cadets: Using Virtual Classrooms And Assignments
Four members of The Cadets staff share what they do during the winter season to set their members up for a successful season. Â Educating brass musicians from remote and distant locations, they explain how they use technology to post assignments, share videos, offer individual lessons, and offer examples of self and peer assessment.
Blue Stars: Team Teaching in the Marching Arts
Make your staff as effective as possible! Â Three members of the Blue Stars Brass Staff discuss team teaching in the marching arts. Â They explain how they have developed a positive and cooperative culture of team teaching, the procedures they use to make it work, and how YOU can implement this in your own group.
Infinity Percussion 2019
Go behind the scenes to see how an elite level indoor drumline puts its show together