From Technical Assistance in Marching to Program Coordination and Writing, I am experienced and available to suit whatever needs you may have. The following is a break-down of the services I will provide following the verbal, and possibly contractual, agreement to design for your ensemble.
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Consultation on the Show's Musical Concept.
(Including advice on the Theme, Music and any other detail.)
A Graphical breakdown of that music.
(Which includes proposed Music and Visual Phrases, proposed locations of Musical and Visual Impacts, and Groupings of like instruments)
Meeting with other Staff Members (*optional*)
(This is where Wind, Percussion, and Guard Staff get together to give any additional input. Discussion of colors, props and any other additional effect is introduced.)
The Final Outline for the Show
(The complete outline of how your show will be designed)
While in the Writing Phase. you get...
Progress Reports.
(Including... progress of the show, any possible musical changes that need to be made/adjusted, sample animations of completed segments and updates on any ideas which may come up)
Additional Consultations
(Discuss any changes or concerns in the show.)
The Drill in Segments.
(If you so choose, the Drill can be presented in segments or as one complete show. Giving the show in segments is useful if you have guard designers or other instructors relying on the charts to start their work.)
After the Drill is Written, you get...
The Drill (Designed on DrillQuest Pro)
(includes 1 to 3 different sets of charts. The Standard Drill Chart (8.5x11) shows only the primary chart on each page an Advanced Drill Chart (8.5x11 or 11x14) shows the primary and the secondary chart (Primary and Secondary charts on 1 page) and a Master Set in Color. All include complete instructions)
Illustrated Animation of the Show
(Either in an animation clip of the entire show sent directly to your Email address or in a DVD sent with the Drill Charts. This animation is set to the music of your show and may include basic information marking impacts, solos, special events and other markers to better help you and your staff understand the what and the why of your show design.)
Coordinate Sheets for Every Ensemble Member. (*optional*)
(sheets listing every chart's coordinate for a given student. See Special Note)
Count Sheets. (*optional*)
(An additional page that lists the chart numbers and the counts for those moves and a space for the students to put coordinates as well.)
Instruction Sheet. (*optional*)
(This sheet is a list of the instructions that are on each chart)
More Consultations
- (Go over the show making sure we’re all on the same page. Discuss teaching techniques and start working on the Goals of the season.)
Marching/Visual Caption Head...
I can teach your ensemble in a variety of marching styles and techniques which are used by many of the top Marching Bands and Drum Corps today. I pride myself in being able to adjust to an ensemble’s "Traditional" styles and also in introducing the more current ones. Let me know how you want your ensemble to look and I’ll either use "tried and true" teaching techniques, develop new concepts in teaching it or consult my many contacts on how best to approach it.
As your Marching Caption Head I offer...
Consultation on Style Development.
(I will work closely with you, your staff or assistants I bring in to give your ensemble the best tools to look their best.)
Pre-Rehearsal Preparation.
(It’s very important to have reachable goals set for every rehearsal. I will come into every rehearsal with a solid game-plan. If we have discussed needs and goals, I will work with you to develop rehearsal plans to meet them.)
Detailed Basics Instruction.
(Warming up with Stretching (getting the mind into the rehearsal) then into Marching Fundamentals... This is where a lot of ensembles fall behind. I strongly believe that extended basics work can greatly improve an ensemble’s performance abilities. This is one thing that should never be short changed.)
Continual Analysis of your Ensemble’s Progress.
(Again, another thing that a lot of instructors don’t do. It’s important to be consistent in how something is taught but it’s vital to understand when adjustments need to be made. Sometimes something as simple as changing a foot position can clean up what looks to be false starts to a judge. Little things like that make the difference.)
Pre-Performance Preparation of Ensemble.
(The most important thing to do to be prepared for a performance / competition. This should be similar to a Warm-up and Fundamental session though even more focused. The Mind and Body must be prepared.)
Post Performance Consultations.
(Full Ensemble or Staff discussion on the performance. This can be a general or a detailed session but is important so that we all know what needs to be done before the next time out.)
I understand that a lot of this information seems rather obvious but it’s important for me to let you know what I know needs to be done. As you know, there are a lot of details that go into the final product of a top notch marching band. I’m committed to the activity and will do my best to see that your ensemble grows to be as focused on these and to be as professional as possible.
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Optional Items: These are listed as such but would be done at no additional expense to you, other than possible travel expense. They tend to be items that some Directors want to aid in their teaching and some Directors would prefer to do without.
