George N. Parks Drum Major Academy: There is no substitude
A tribute to George N. Parks We are all familiar with the classic line uttered by Tom Cruise in the popular movie, “Risky Business. The
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
Mar 27, 2019
A tribute to George N. Parks We are all familiar with the classic line uttered by Tom Cruise in the popular movie, “Risky Business. The
Over the years I have been responsible for selecting countless drum majors to embrace the daunting, never-ending responsibilities connected with their successes both ON and
The marching band season is now part of the 2018 – 2019 school year. This presents a newfound leadership opportunity for drum majors. While the
It is the time-of-year when we can all use a booster-shot of ENTHUSIASM to guarantee the ongoing positive momentum of our band members and –
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
(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
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The best Drum Majors understand how sound delay affects their job, and they’re constantly working to compensate. In practical performance terms, this might be the hardest thing a Drum Major does.
1. The audition has already begun. Being a DM isn’t about being impressive at the actual audition. There is a consideration of your cumulative contribution
What makes a good drum major? Well, every band is unique, but most drum major positions need the same few skills. After 40 years of
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