First, I think it's important to have a pre-conceived idea about what sound should be produced when the cymbals are brought together. We usually use the word "crash" to describe the sound, but I think a good cymbal sound has more "rash"… Read More...
Really quite unbelievable precision...
Hard to imagine the amount of time and number of practice sessions to get this routine down with such perfection! Read More...
Many bands run into the same problem at the start of band camp when it comes to the front ensemble: My best mallet players graduated last year, and the junior high "percussionists" are all headed for the drumline. I've got my principal… Read More...
Whether you are getting ready for marching band or the indoor season, the process of setting your high school line can be difficult. You need to make sure you assign the right players to each of the various instruments. Proper instrument… Read More...
After teaching marching percussion at the high school, college, and top 12 D.C.I. levels as well as band directing at the junior high and college levels, there are a number of teaching philosophies that I have found to be extremely… Read More...
The number one positive benefit on my list is the parental involvement my program enjoys. Maybe it is a comment at our society; but since we started competing, parental support has increased. “This is our way of spending time and being… Read More...
