MARCHING BAND FEATURED CLINICIANS
Head Clinician - Robert Medworth: Bob Medworth has been the band director at Northview High School (formerly Brazil HS) for 32 years. During that time his marching bands have been Indiana State Finalists 30 times and have won 9 state championships. His drum corps involvement as a marching technician and caption supervisor has included The Star of Indiana from 1987 - 1993 and Carolina Crown from 2005 - 2008. He was recently named Caption Supervisor for the Madison Scouts. Bob has also been a member of the Brass Theater and Blast! teaching staff as well as consulting with various “top 12″ drum corps. His marching and teaching methodologies have been developed under the tutelage of Gary Smith, Charlie Anderson, George Zingalli and Todd Ryan.
Assistant Clinician - Sean Harris: O'Fallon HS / former drum major at the University of Southern Mississippi, Innovative Percussion
Assistant Clinician - Abbey Houser, former drum major Western Michigan University, Mayo Middle School
Students who participate in the Marching Band Clinic are encouraged to attend our Leadership Workshop (half price when attending both sessions) to combine concepts with applications.
DESCRIPTION FOR MARCHING SECTION LEADER TRACK
(developed for advanced marchers, section leaders and returning students)
• Accelerated marching fundamentals review
• Music basics, including tuning, tone production, articulations, reading skills and technique
• Exercises for teaching marching while playing an instrument
• How to teach and clean drill
• Basic commands review
• Motivation, attitude and team concepts
• Music rehearsal techniques
• Methods for teaching marching fundamentals of various styles
• Analyzing and resolving posture problems
DESCRIPTION FOR MARCHING CLINIC FOR INEXPERIENED MARCHERS
(developed for students with little or no marching experience)
• Thorough marching fundamentals and basic commands
• Individual help with marching style and posture problems
• How to learn drills and read charts
• Basic knowledge of drill design
• The science of marching and the nine concepts of movement
• Measurements and grid systems
• Administration and organization
• These students are gradually merged with the advanced students
