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Alabama

So far things have been wonderful in Alabama! There’s such a great intensity amongst this group of students, and I’m here to tell you that

Alabama Begins!

This afternoon, over 100 students arrived at the Academy in Alabama.  Weather being what weather is in the south, let’s just say it was a

DMA AZ Comes to a Close

Wow, what a week! It’s a bit sad that all is over in such a short amount of time, but very exciting to look towords

Final AZ March Off Winner

Divone Morris from Rincon/University High School in Tucson, AZ won the final march off.  Congratulations Divone!!! These March-off’s RULE!

The Importance of a Leader's Attitude.

It’s All In Your Attitude

(This is a re-post from an article I wrote for the DMA Educational Corner) There is one starred thought above all the others that will

Update #2 for ASU

I just received word from Brian Wolfe that the winner of last nights march off was: Kiley Kapp from Lone Peak HS, Highland, Utah Congratulations

Arizona DMA – off and running!

Mr. Parks, joined by Brian Wolfe, Robert Plummer, Megan Kolb, and the 3 drum majors of the ASU Marching Band are well into the week

Getting Ready for the Summer

In just a few days, I’ll be leaving the mountains of Asheville, NC for my 2007 DMA roadtrip. I’ve got to tell you, I look

How can DMA help YOU?

It was August of 2000 when I first experienced the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy. I had no idea what I was getting into…

Welcome to DMA BLOG!

This part of the DMA website is a blog of sorts–the summer workshops through the eyes of the staff. This is going to be a