CLINIC
Information
The Drumline Clinic is designed for students of all ability levels, and on every drumline instrument. Over the course of 4 days, students develop their musicianship and leadership skills. They are exposed to both the musical and visual elements of a high performing drumline, and spend time refining those aspects.
Tricks of the trade
With "Chop Out Sessions", Learn the techniques to build stamina and endurance on your instrument in a high energy setting.
Warm ups
Learn fundamentals, excercises, and warmups to pop music tracks. All students will be given music packets and MP3's to drum along with at the clinic.
CURRICULUM
Music
Students will work on instrument specific packets that cover Matched Snare Drum Grip, Traditional Snare Drum Grip, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum, 2 Mallet Keyboard, and 4 Mallet Keyboard Techniques.
Visual
Learn percussion specific marching techniques like the standard roll-step, crab-step, backward-step, and toe-down technique. Visual exercises go hand-in-hand with our music click tracks. When you go home you can work on the music, the visual, or the total package.
Body Movement
Students are shown posture that promotes good playing technique. We will teach the most efficient way to stand, setup your drums, and carry yourself. Walk away with body movement and choreography that can be plugged into any marching band show.
Leadership
Leave camp with strategies and teaching skills to share what you have learned with your drumline back home. Rehersal etiquette, equipment care, and positive motivation all goes into being an effective member of a drumline.
Clinic Schedule
Below is an example of an average day schedule. For a more exact layout, go to our Information Documents page and download the PDF
7:15 am Breakfast
12:15 pm Lunch
3:30 pm Break
6:30 pm Classes
8:30 pm Recreation Time
8:30 am Warm-ups and Class
1:30 pm Classes
5:15 pm Dinner
7:45 pm Classes conclude
11:00 pm Lights Out
HEAD CLINICIAN
Matt Black
Matthew has had the privilege of teaching ensembles in the Drum Corps International, Bands of America, and Winter Guard International circuits such as Carmel, Ben Davis, Kennesaw Mountain, and Carrollton High School. He directed the Singapore Youth Band in 2015 and taught the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps from 2013-2015. Matthew is currently a snare technician at Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, and Cavaliers Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Matthew is also currently the Percussion Director at Marian Catholic High School.
DRUM CORPS
in Residence
We will have a Drum Corps on campus this July! All students and directors will get a clinic with the staff and members while attending on the days they are on campus.
For Your Information
If you are in need or more information, please download our information PDF's for more details. If you have a question, you may want to see if there is already an answer on our FAQ page. If you are looking for transportation information, please go to our Transportation page.
CLOSING
Ceremonies
For parents, friends, and directors, closing ceremonies will be held at O’Brien stadium on Eastern Illinois' campus. Come and enjoy the performance and celebration of awards!
July 10, 10:00 -11:30 AM
PRICES
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston IL
July 7th - 10th 2020
COMMUTER
Includes all instruction, and lunch and dinner each day
$255
RESIDENT
Includes all instruction,
housing, and meals
$335
NON- PARTICIPANT
Includes housing and all meals
(For sponsors, bus drivers, directors, or coaches not taking classes)
