You attended DMA a couple of weeks ago. Band Camp is about to start. The big state convention is underway….so…. What do you do when you’re a drum major in Texas during TBA? SIMPLE: take a brush up session with two of DMA’S finest lead clinicians during the Texas Bandmaster…
(This post was first written as part of SARV BLOG. It is reproduced here with some edits by the author.) I loathe the end of the school year. I cannot stand goodbyes. I don’t even go to commencement because I might break down into tears. Frankly, I hate endings. There is, however,…
As I scan through years and years of posts to this blog I see that I (and now Jen Ables) have kept our posts to business: leadership, drum majoring, band, etc. I noticed that at no point was the passing of George N. Parks noted in this blog beyond the…
DMA @ Kutztown University (offered by Vivace Productions, Inc.) is well underway! The students are working very hard on their conducting basics and were introduced to the mechanics of the “hold and cut” technique: a short fermata and how to cut the band off at its conclusion. Sean Donnelly – staff member and Director of Bands at Bishop Hendricken High School in Rhode Island – gives students individualized instruction and assistance in this quick video clip!
Chris Cansler is working his magic out in Naperville with the DMA folks! It’s going to be a fantastic week out there–a phenomenal staff LOADED with professional music educators and a visit by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser near the end. Yesterday was Day One and Chris took the block “out for…
We tend to take for granted the people who come in and out of our lives. They’re our friends and who they are “in the real world” doesn’t really matter to us. Sometimes though, one takes a step back and looks at who their friends are, and HOLY COW–these are impressive…
Evan Doyle is working his magic with the drum majors and student leaders at UNC/Greeley! From nervous energy during check in to LOOKING GOOD just after ONE session! Can’t wait to see what happens over the next few days!
Drum majors and student leaders head to their first session with Evan Doyle. Always great to be back in Colorado!
