DCI 2017 Design Staff Interviews
Free Access to this video! 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.” This hour-long interview takes you behind the scenes so you can understand and enjoy this very detailed show. It’s information that will be valuable to designers, instructors, and drum corps fans!
Free Access to this video! 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.
Free Access to this video! 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!
Free Access to this video! 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.
Free Access to this video! Doug Thrower, Tom Rarick, and Vince Oliver talk about the creation of “Jagged Line.” They discuss working with Thank You Scientist, the huge stage, amplification, and creating the sound and groove of the music.
Free Access to this video! Keith Potter of the Boston Crusaders Design Team talks about the creation of “Wicked Games.”
Free Access to these videos! 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! Find other exclusive videos from Carolina Crown Spring Training and great educational materials from Matt Harloff and Michael Klesch on this website.
Free Access to this video! Your first look at the 2017 Carolina Crown! Matt Harloff of CrownBRASS shares the first official recording of the first show impact!