MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS

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1 47th Annual MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS Featuring Workshops For Percussion Brass Twirlers Colorguard, Woodwind Directors & Staff and The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy Kutztown University July 6-9, 2016 West Chester University July 25-28,

2 BASIC INFORMATION With its roots in workshops starting in 1970 Vivace has been helping high school to develop their performance and leadership skills for decades. The West Chester location is the oldest and most established clinic of its kind. Each year the staff and clinicians are eager to provide each student a superior experience continue to earn the reputation of excellence behind this program. Registration & Deadlines Registration is available online at Vivaceproductions.com or via mail with respect to the following deadlines: Kutztown Workshop (July 6-9): Postmarked by June 25th Online by June 26th West Chester Workshop (July 25-28): Postmarked by July 9th Online by July 11th Registrations received after these dates are not guaranteed and subject to a $20 late registration fee. Housing and Supervision Students stay on campus in air conditioned dorms. They are taught and supervised by a staff of music professionals aided by college music ed counselors who remain in the dorms and are available to the students 24 hours a day. Early Arrival An Early Arrival option is available for any participant who needs to arrive early. Early check-in is the evening of July 5 for Kutztown and the evening of July 24 for West Chester. Additional fees do apply; breakfast is included. Contacting Vivace The Vivace Office is open 9am to 5pm Mon Fri and may be reached by or Vivace at info@vivaceproductions.com or fax Vivace may also be found on Facebook or Instruments and Equipment With the exception of front ensemble (pit) percussion, students are required to bring their own instruments and equipment (not necessary for the 2 Day Band Leadership Training). Drum Majors do not need instruments but are encouraged to bring a mace if they wish. Directors must bring their own computers with their design and music software. They are also encouraged to bring colorguard equipment to participate in available hands on sessions. Group Registrations Contact the office regarding group registration programs for schools with 5 or more students attending. Cancellations and Refunds Cancellations and refund requests must be made by two weeks prior to the workshop. A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged. Refunds will not be granted to students cancelling within the two week deadline.

3 Workshop Sessions George N. Parks Drum Major Academy Available at both locations, DMA is THE leading program for developing confident and skilled drum majors for any program. Over 35 years the curriculum has been developed and adapted to focus on conducting, teaching and leading / communication techniques. Students are provided the tools they need to fill the position as a role model for the band. Every student receives personalized instruction from a nationally sourced staff. A necessity for current or aspiring drum majors! Percussion For the section leader or percussionist looking to improve themselves while working with other enthusiastic percussionists. Students work with Collegiate and DCI instructors to focus on developing an array of percussion technique including uniform sticking, dynamic control and rehearsal technique. Percussion is available at both locations with the added availability of a specific workshop for front ensemble instruments at the West Chester location. Color Guard For colorguard students of all levels on flag, rifle or saber; a full ensemble experience. Participants select a primary equipment to focus on and are given opportunity to explore new equipment as well as dance, coreography and the fundamentals of show design. Taught by the renown staff of West Chester s Incomparable Golden Rams Color Guard at both locations, the workshop guarantees to motivate, inspire and improve performance skills. Band Available at the West Chester location and taught by the staff of the West Chester Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band the band workshop is for brass and woodwind players of all experience levels. Section leaders and enthusiastic band members exercise and apply musicianship and marching skills. Students also focus on the development of leadership and communication skills to help with the cleaning of marching and drill. Twirler Twirlers of all levels are welcome to this workshop to learn and develop a variety of fundamentals and skills that are essential to the unique art of baton twirling. Single and multiple baton techniques are exercised and applied. All students participate in a Leadership and Motivation session in addition to having leadership be a continuous theme across all the workshop programs.

4 Earn Masters Credit and receive Professional Development (Act 48) Credit!!! Directors & Staff Sessions Students are not the only ones invited to take time this summer to work with leaders in the field and improve their skills! Director & Staff Sessions practical information to equip and motivate band directors and staff of all experience levels. The sessions offer opportunities for networking with peers and sharing experiences with clinicians in small group and one-on-one sessions. Build your own curriculum from a list of courses with subjects covering: ~Musicianship ~Arranging ~Percussion ~Program Design ~Drill Design ~Rehearsal Technique ~Program Assessment Examples of Past Clinic Sessions Are: Good Design for Small Bands Recruiting for the Band Program Exercises for Marching Band Visual Rehearsals Technological Trends in the Marching Arts Preparing for Adjudication Finale and Sibelius Questions and Tips Arranging for the Marching Percussion Ensemble Fundamentals of Marching Towards a Better Sound Beyond the Notes - Making Meaningful musical experiences Maintaining the Passion - Keeping music fresh for both teacher and musician Band Leadership Training ~Color Guard Instruction & Choreography Student Premium Package Band Leadership Training & An exciting, powerful workshop for anyone who is responsible for supporting any part of the band from a student leadership position. It is a MUST for any student who has been appointed as a student leader. Marching Band Workshop Housing included, 6 Days, 5 Nights, 16 Meals $870 Value for $775! The Band Leadership Training program is a two day intensive workshop experience featuring three of the nation s most highly acclaimed experts in the field of student leadership. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser - Over one million students can attest to the potency of Tim s incredibly powerful clinic presentations. Dr. John Villella - Dr. Villella s workshops deal with the areas of trust relationships and attaining excellence in every endeavor. Professor Heidi Sarver - Professor Sarver guides students through the application of leadership techniques and tools on the practice field.

5 2016 Marching Band Workshop Registration Form Complete Form and Mail to Vivace Productions 882 S. Matlack St Suite 102 West Chester, PA Fax Please duplicate form for multiple participants 1. Participant Information - Please print legibly and fill out completely Name Student Parent/Guardian Address City/State/Zip Parent/Guardian Phone School School Address City/State/Zip School Phone Band Director Director Sex: Male Female Year of Graduation Roommate Request* *ALL roommate requests must be made at least one week prior to the start of the workshop and will only be considfered if BOTH people request each other. Roommate requests are NOT guaranteed although every effort is made to accommodate requests. Only two (2) people to a room. 2. Choose Your Session - Check the appropriate box for the workshop in which you wish to enroll George N. Parks Drum Major Academy The Drum Major Academy is for drum majors or students who want to become one in the future ADD the Dynamic Drum Major textbook (Strongly suggested; Editions from previous years acceptable) Color Guard Workshop Primary Equipment Silk / Flag Rifle Sabre Twirler Workshop Begginer Intermediate Expert Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA - July 6-9, 2016 Percussion Workshops Select One Track Pit Percussion (WCU Only) - OR - Marching Percussion Select An Instrument Snare Drum Tenor Drum Bass Drum Cymbals Marching Band Workshop (WCU Only) Flute / Piccolo Clarinet Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Trumpet Mellophone / F. Horn Baritone / Euphonium Tuba / Sousaphone Director & Staff I am a... Band Director Guard Instructor Percussion Instructor Marching Tech Music Tech Drill Designer College Student Please Send Info On Graduate Credit 3. Location and Fee Options - Check the box for the workshop location you wish to attend, then check the fee options that best suit your needs West Chester University, West Chester, PA - July 25-28, 2016 STUDENT WORKSHOP FEES* (choose one) Student Workshop Commuter (no housing or meals) $350 Student Workshop Residential (housing & meals inc) $530 ADD** Student Early Arrival (Evening of July 5, incl. breakfast) $45 DIRECTOR WORKSHOP FEES* (choose one) Director Workshop Commuter (no housing or meals) $350 Residential Director Workshop (housing, no meals ) $425 Director Workshop Residential (housing & meals inc) $500 ADD** Director Early Arrival (Evening of July 5) $45 STUDENT WORKSHOP FEES* (choose one) Student Workshop Commuter (no housing) $350 Student Workshop Residential (housing & meals inc) $530 ADD** Student Early Arrival (Evening of July 24, incl. breakfast) $45 DIRECTOR WORKSHOP FEES* (choose one) Director Workshop Commuter (no housing or meals) $350 Director Workshop Residential (Dbl occupancy, no meals) $475 Director Workshop Residential (Dbl occupancy & meals inc) $540 ADD** Single Room Surcharge $120 ADD** Director Early Arrival-Double (Evening of July 24) $60 ADD** Director Early Arrival- Single (Evening of July 24) $100 Standard Arrival Typically Between 7:30 & 8:30 am of the First Workshop Day Early Arrival Between 7:30 & 8:30 pm the Evening Before *Choose only ONE workshop fee option **Student and Director Early Arrival Options and Director Single Room Surcharge are Additional Fees to be Added Individually to the Selected Workshop Fee ^Premium Package Option For Students Only STUDENT PREMIUM PACKAGE^ $775 Residential Band Leadership Training AND Marching Band Workshop, Meals Inc - July ADD** Student Early Arrival (Evening of July 22, incl. breakfast) $45 4. Payment Method - Select your method of payment then enter ALL payment information Check Money Order # Payable to Vivace Productions, Inc. Visa Mastercard Disc Exp. Card # Name on Card (print) Signature Purchase Order # Return this form with a MINIMUM $50 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit - Balance Due Prior to Workshop Start Registrations submitted within 2 weeks of the workshop ADD $20 Late Fee Workshop Fee $ Early Arrival Option $ Room Surcharge (Directors Only) $ Dynamic Drum Major Text Book ($20) $ Late Registration Fee ($20 after 6/22 for KU or 7/11 for WCU)..... $ Total Due $ Amount Enclosed $ Balance Due $

6 882 S Matlack St ste 102 West Chester, PA MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS