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.
Keep your group on the cutting edge of the activity. Â Iain Moyer (Boston Crusaders, Tarpon Springs) and Ian Grom (Pulse Percussion, Chino Hills) discuss where the front ensemble is currently in its evolution and where it's going.
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.
Drill writing expert Bob Buckner is joined by percussion writer and educator Clif Walker to talk about what intervals to use, what forms work best, staging suggestions or requirements, best way to move them in a show, how to include in forms, and much more!
More on trends, great shows, funny concepts, and great moments from the weekend.
More on trends, great shows, funny concepts, and great moments from the weekend.
Video Version!! Trends, great shows, the implications of more performances, and fun and clever shows.
Trends, great shows, the implications of more performances, and fun and clever shows.
Have your best finish ever! Â As we push towards the end of the season, these expert judges and designers will talk about fine tuning your product and what they are looking for in a competitive environment.
Learn from experienced educators and designers in the activity on how to maximize time in your rehearsal and get the most out of your staff and members. Â Shane Gwaltney, Tom Aungst, and Joe Hobbs discuss using technology for planning, routines in rehearsals, how to divide up time in a rehearsal, running a rehearsal by yourself, and using the metronome.