Troopers: Design Discussion with Paul Rennick and John Meehan
Paul Rennick and John Meehan discuss the design changes in their 25 years of collaborations, stories of interaction during that time, and coming back together with the Troopers.
Front Ensemble Friday: Lauren Teel – Creating an Ensemble Sound
Balance, timing, and sound quality all make up the ensemble sound. Lauren Teel of the Troopers will talk and demonstrate each component and how to develop them as both a member and instructor. Â Â
Carolina Crown: Your Best Foot Forward
A discussion on the preparation, training, and design needed to excel in today’s visual world.
Carolina Crown: All Hands On Deck!
A quick look into the working elements of Carolina Crown’s approach to percussion.
Carolina Crown: Inside The Circle with CrownBRASS
Meet the members and staff of CrownBRASS as they talk with you about their experiences with Crown and share tips for improving and developing your confidence and skills while at home this summer.
Carolina Crown: Where We Came From; Where We’re Going
Designing in an ever-changing world.
The Academy Brass: Strategies for Online and Distanced Learning
Academy High and Low Brass Coordinators, Sarah Wagner and Kelli Duncan, along with Brass Caption Manager, Lisa Tatum discuss some teaching strategies and tools from the Academy Brass program that you can use with your band whether meeting in person, online, or a hybrid situation this fall.
Real Talk with Some of The Academy Leaders
Join a panel of student members and leaders from the Academy Drum & Bugle Corps as they discuss what it means to be a leader in the organization. Â
The Academy: Evolving Your Identity
Mark Richardson, corps director, Lindsey Vento, artistic director and coordinator, and design team members Jaime Holly, Ryan Springler, Matt Ray, and Travis Chiles chat about the steps, plans and approaches they take to continue to define and shape who The Academy is and will be.
The Academy: A Non-Linear Approach
Matt Ray and Ryan Springler encourage you to use your staff in different ways, taking advantage of their skills and different ways to present information to your students for greater success.