Vivace Productions

Marching Band Workshops
(feat. Drum Major Academy)

Kutztown University
July 12 - 15

West Chester University
July 29 - August 1

Two-Day Leadership Workshops
(feat. Dr. Tim)

University of Northern Colorado
July 20-21

West Chester University
July 27-28

One-Day Leadership Workshops
(feat. Dr. Tim)

Lafayette HS
Lafayette LA
July 15

Ankeny HS
Ankeny IA
July 16

Washington HS
Sioux Falls, SD
July 17

American Fork HS
American Fork, UT
July 18

drum major academy

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 taped analysis of conducting, marching, and leadership skills. Each student returns to his or her school as an enthusiastic asset to the director and band program.

“George Parks is not only THE expert in the world of drum major training, but he is a MASTER TEACHER who inspires his students to a new level of excellence that transfers to each and every part of their lives,” says Tim Lautzenheiser, Attitude Concepts for Today, who presents motivational, education and leadership sessions across the nation.

“Simply put, he is the best.”

Featured Clinicians:
- George N. Parks

Each student will get the following at the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy:

Conducting - Clear, concise patterns in varied meters and tempos.
Marching Skills - Develop an excellent personal marching style and the ability to assist others in making the style uniform throughout the band.
Communication - Learn the appropriate way to call commands.
Leadership - Realize your own potential for excellence.
Student Motivation - Learning to lead one's self before leading others.

- Director and Staff Sessions

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