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Student Workshops and Director & Staff Sessions feature the nation's top clinicians, and introduce new perspectives and insights into our favorite musical activities.
Percussion / Drum Major Academy / Twirling / Director & Staff
BAND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Vision, Commitment, Action
Capable student leaders can make the difference between a good ensemble and a great one. They can motivate their peers, instill pride, and inspire outstanding performances. These exciting workshops will teach them how. Led by a nationally acclaimed expert, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, the Band Leadership Training (BLT) Workshops will teach leadership skills that can take your band program to the next level.
Leadership Training Workshops Focus On:
• Leadership Characteristics
• Communication
• Motivation
• Time Management
• Commanding Attention
• Personal Development
• Setting and Reaching Goals
• Trust Relationships
• Attaining Excellence
2010 Dates & Locations
• Virginia Beach, VA - June 30 (register online) (download form)
• American Fork, UT - July 1 (register online) (download form)
• Greeley, CO - July 20-21 (register online) (download form)
• Ankeny, IA - July 22 (register online) (download form)
• Lafayette, LA - July 23 (register online) (download form)
• Homewood, AL - July 24 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 25-26 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
• George N. Parks
• Dr. John Villella
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP MARCHING BAND
For Brass & Woodwind Instrumentalists
Everyone involved with your marching band program will benefit from this comprehensive and dynamic workshop. The country's best clinicians lead brass and woodwind students of all experience levels in sessions that focus on the fundamentals of every successful band. Student's will learn the newest techniques and the latest leadership skills, and go home with everything they need to jump-start the marching band season.
Marching Band Sessions Focus On:
• Musicianship Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
• Marching Styles & Techniques
• How to March and Clean Drill Sets
• Listening Skills for Better Ensemble Sound
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Jay Bocook
• Andrew Yozviak
• Michael Britcher
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COLOR GUARD SESSIONS
Flag, Rifle, & Saber
Color Guard Sessions Focus On:
• Hands-on Equipment Sessions
• Dance & Body Movement
• Leadership & Motivational Skills
• Video Examples & Discussions
• Color Guard Design
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Todd Marcocci
• Additional Staff of Nationally Recognized Instructors
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PERCUSSION SESSIONS
Marching & Pit Percussion Tracks
The Marching and Pit Percussion Tracks incorporate the techniques necessary to develop a quality percussion program. Students can then apply these fundamentals to all styles and mediums of percussion performance. As the workshop progresses, students will be challenged to maintain basic percussion skills while developing reading and musicianship skills.
Thom Hannum's Mobile Percussion Seminar (West Chester University only) is carefully designed to develop the mental and physical aspects of percussion performance. Emphasis is placed on technique, reading, and musicianship, as well as a positive attitude, leadership skills, and uniform playing style.
The Marching Percussion Track Focuses On:
• Stick or Mallet Selection
• Grip Maintenance and Posture
• Stroke Types, Beat Patterns, and Rebound Contro
• Uniform Sticking and Dynamic Control
• Use of Playing Zones and Sound Production
• Rehearsal Technique
• Musicianship Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
The Pit Percussion Track Focuses On:
• Stick or Mallet Selection
• Grip Maintenance and Posture
• Two, Three, and Four Mallet Techniques
• Uniform Sticking and Dynamic Control
• Scale Study and Chord Progressions
• Rehearsal Technique
• Musicianship Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA (General Percussion) - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA (Marching Percussion) - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA (Pit Percussion)- July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Thom Hannum
• Will Rapp
• Chris Hanning
• Frank Kumor
• Additional Staff of Nationally Recognized Instructors
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GEORGE N. PARKS DRUM MAJOR ACADEMY
Developing Drum Majors and Student Leaders Since 1973!
The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy is the ultimate experience for drum major training. The program is designed for current and aspiring drum majors. Every student will receive personalized instruction, including video analysis of conducting, marching, and leadership skills. Each student returns to his or her school as an enthusiastic asset to their band program.
The Drum Major Academy Focuses On:
• Conducting Patterns
• Command Calling
• Student Leadership Skills
• Motivation
• Mace Techniques (optional)
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• George N. Parks
• Select Members of the Nationally Recognized DMA Staff
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TWIRLING SESSIONS
The Twirling Session focuses on many different fundamentals and skills that are essential to the art of baton twirling.
Overall instruction is provided in different areas of guard, dance, and twirling, as well as a focus on the individual needs of each student.
Twirling Sessions Focus On:
• Working With a Squad
• Unison Guard Work
• Squad and Parade Routines
• Choreography and Dance Skills
• Different Levels of Baton Work
• Flexible Individual Instruction
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Rebe Jones-Williams
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DIRECTOR & STAFF SESSIONS
Attend the Director & Staff Sessions for Free!
Discounts are available for Director & Staff Session participants who bring multiple students!
For more information about contact the Vivace Productions office.
Previous Director & Staff Sessions Courses Include:
• Pyware Instruction
• Finale vs. Sibelius
• Tools for Better Rehearsal Management
• Teaching Comprehensive Musicianship
• Laban Techniques to Enhance Expressive Conducting
• Precision Marching Fundamentals
• From Drill Charts to Field Placement
• How to Adapt the Drill When Membership Changes
• Understanding General Effect
• Marching Band Percussion
• Individual Instruction for Percussion
• Warm-ups for Color Guard
• Writing/Cleaning Work for Color Guard
• Appropriate Visual Staging for Color Guard
• Choreography, Dance, Body, and Movement
• Winter Guard
• Arranging for Marching Bands
• Copyright Privileges
• The Total Package - Designers, Performers, and Competition
• Round Table Discussions with Top Clinicians
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
• Jay Bocook
• Randy Gilmore
• Thom Hannum
• Todd Marcocci
• KC Michel
• Ed Otto
• Will Rapp
• Drew Shanefield
• Andrew Yozviak
FEATURED WORKSHOPS
Band Leadership Training / Marching Band / Color GuardPercussion / Drum Major Academy / Twirling / Director & Staff
BAND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Vision, Commitment, ActionCapable student leaders can make the difference between a good ensemble and a great one. They can motivate their peers, instill pride, and inspire outstanding performances. These exciting workshops will teach them how. Led by a nationally acclaimed expert, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, the Band Leadership Training (BLT) Workshops will teach leadership skills that can take your band program to the next level.
Leadership Training Workshops Focus On:
• Leadership Characteristics
• Communication
• Motivation
• Time Management
• Commanding Attention
• Personal Development
• Setting and Reaching Goals
• Trust Relationships
• Attaining Excellence
2010 Dates & Locations
• Virginia Beach, VA - June 30 (register online) (download form)
• American Fork, UT - July 1 (register online) (download form)
• Greeley, CO - July 20-21 (register online) (download form)
• Ankeny, IA - July 22 (register online) (download form)
• Lafayette, LA - July 23 (register online) (download form)
• Homewood, AL - July 24 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 25-26 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
• George N. Parks
• Dr. John Villella
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP MARCHING BAND
For Brass & Woodwind InstrumentalistsEveryone involved with your marching band program will benefit from this comprehensive and dynamic workshop. The country's best clinicians lead brass and woodwind students of all experience levels in sessions that focus on the fundamentals of every successful band. Student's will learn the newest techniques and the latest leadership skills, and go home with everything they need to jump-start the marching band season.
Marching Band Sessions Focus On:
• Musicianship Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
• Marching Styles & Techniques
• How to March and Clean Drill Sets
• Listening Skills for Better Ensemble Sound
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Jay Bocook
• Andrew Yozviak
• Michael Britcher
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COLOR GUARD SESSIONS
Flag, Rifle, & Saber The color guard program is organized by Todd Marcocci and his staff of nationally recognized clinicians. The sessions are designed for students of all experience levels, and guaranteed to motivate and improve individual performance skills.
Color Guard Sessions Focus On:
• Hands-on Equipment Sessions
• Dance & Body Movement
• Leadership & Motivational Skills
• Video Examples & Discussions
• Color Guard Design
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Todd Marcocci
• Additional Staff of Nationally Recognized Instructors
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PERCUSSION SESSIONS
Marching & Pit Percussion Tracks The Marching and Pit Percussion Tracks incorporate the techniques necessary to develop a quality percussion program. Students can then apply these fundamentals to all styles and mediums of percussion performance. As the workshop progresses, students will be challenged to maintain basic percussion skills while developing reading and musicianship skills.
Thom Hannum's Mobile Percussion Seminar (West Chester University only) is carefully designed to develop the mental and physical aspects of percussion performance. Emphasis is placed on technique, reading, and musicianship, as well as a positive attitude, leadership skills, and uniform playing style.
The Marching Percussion Track Focuses On:
• Stick or Mallet Selection
• Grip Maintenance and Posture
• Stroke Types, Beat Patterns, and Rebound Contro
• Uniform Sticking and Dynamic Control
• Use of Playing Zones and Sound Production
• Rehearsal Technique
• Musicianship Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
The Pit Percussion Track Focuses On:
• Stick or Mallet Selection
• Grip Maintenance and Posture
• Two, Three, and Four Mallet Techniques
• Uniform Sticking and Dynamic Control
• Scale Study and Chord Progressions
• Rehearsal Technique
• Musicianship Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA (General Percussion) - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA (Marching Percussion) - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA (Pit Percussion)- July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Thom Hannum
• Will Rapp
• Chris Hanning
• Frank Kumor
• Additional Staff of Nationally Recognized Instructors
Back to Top
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GEORGE N. PARKS DRUM MAJOR ACADEMY
Developing Drum Majors and Student Leaders Since 1973! The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy is the ultimate experience for drum major training. The program is designed for current and aspiring drum majors. Every student will receive personalized instruction, including video analysis of conducting, marching, and leadership skills. Each student returns to his or her school as an enthusiastic asset to their band program.
• Conducting Patterns
• Command Calling
• Student Leadership Skills
• Motivation
• Mace Techniques (optional)
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• George N. Parks
• Select Members of the Nationally Recognized DMA Staff
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TWIRLING SESSIONS
The Twirling Session focuses on many different fundamentals and skills that are essential to the art of baton twirling. Overall instruction is provided in different areas of guard, dance, and twirling, as well as a focus on the individual needs of each student.
Twirling Sessions Focus On:
• Working With a Squad
• Unison Guard Work
• Squad and Parade Routines
• Choreography and Dance Skills
• Different Levels of Baton Work
• Flexible Individual Instruction
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Rebe Jones-Williams
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DIRECTOR & STAFF SESSIONS
These sessions promise to stimulate and motivate band directors and instructional staff members of all experience levels. Exciting opportunities for networking with other directors and instructors, and sharing experiences with the nation's foremost clinicians in small group and one-on-one sessions are invaluable resources. Participants build their own curriculum from a list of session courses.
You may receive up to three hours of Graduate Credit from West Chester University for your workshop participation. Go to West Chester University College of Visual and Performing Arts for more information about Graduate Credit. Three hours of development hours are recognized by Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
You may receive up to three hours of Graduate Credit from West Chester University for your workshop participation. Go to West Chester University College of Visual and Performing Arts for more information about Graduate Credit. Three hours of development hours are recognized by Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Attend the Director & Staff Sessions for Free!
Discounts are available for Director & Staff Session participants who bring multiple students!
For more information about contact the Vivace Productions office.
Previous Director & Staff Sessions Courses Include:
• Pyware Instruction
• Finale vs. Sibelius
• Tools for Better Rehearsal Management
• Teaching Comprehensive Musicianship
• Laban Techniques to Enhance Expressive Conducting
• Precision Marching Fundamentals
• From Drill Charts to Field Placement
• How to Adapt the Drill When Membership Changes
• Understanding General Effect
• Marching Band Percussion
• Individual Instruction for Percussion
• Warm-ups for Color Guard
• Writing/Cleaning Work for Color Guard
• Appropriate Visual Staging for Color Guard
• Choreography, Dance, Body, and Movement
• Winter Guard
• Arranging for Marching Bands
• Copyright Privileges
• The Total Package - Designers, Performers, and Competition
• Round Table Discussions with Top Clinicians
2010 Dates & Locations
• Kutztown, PA - July 9-12 (register online) (download form)
• West Chester, PA - July 27-30 (register online) (download form)
Featured Clinicians
• Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
• Jay Bocook
• Randy Gilmore
• Thom Hannum
• Todd Marcocci
• KC Michel
• Ed Otto
• Will Rapp
• Drew Shanefield
• Andrew Yozviak
