www.vivaceproductions.com

MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS

Kutztown UniversityJuly 6-9, 2016

West Chester UniversityJuly 25-28, 2016

Percussion BrassTwirlers

Colorguard, WoodwindDirectors & Staff

Featuring Workshops For

and The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy

47th Annual

MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS

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 & DeadlinesRegistration 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.

Early ArrivalAn 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.

Housing and SupervisionStudents 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.

Contacting VivaceThe Vivace Office is open 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri and may be reached by 800-264-1121 or 610-431-3311. Email Vivace at info@vivaceproductions.com or fax 610-431-1118. Vivace may also be found on Facebook or Twitter @vivaceworkshops

Instruments and EquipmentWith the exception of front ensemble (pit) percussion, students are required to bring their own instrumentsand 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 RegistrationsContact the office regarding group registration programs for schools with 5 or more students attending.

Cancellations and RefundsCancellations 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.

BASIC INFORMATION

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 in-structors 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.

Band

Available at the West Chester location and taught by the staff of the West Ches-ter 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.

Color Guard

For colorguard students of all levels on flag, rifle or saber; a full ensemble experi-ence. 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.

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.

Workshop SessionsEarn Masters

Credit and

receive Professional

Development (Act

48) Credit!!!

All students participate in a Leadership and Motivation session in addition to having

leadership be a continuous theme across all the workshop programs.

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.

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.

Workshop Sessions

Student Premium

Package

Band Leadership Training &

Marching Band Workshop

Housing included, 6 Days,

5 Nights, 16 Meals

$870 Value for $775!

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~Color Guard Instruction & Choreography

Directors & Staff Sessions

Band Leadership Training

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

Earn Masters

Credit and

receive Professional

Development (Act

48) Credit!!!

1. Participant Information - Please print legibly and fill out completely

2. Choose Your Session - Check the appropriate box for the workshop in which you wish to enroll

Name

Student Email

Parent/Guardian Email

Address

City/State/Zip

Parent/Guardian Phone

Sex: Male Female Year of Graduation

School

School Address

City/State/Zip

School Phone

Band Director

Director Email

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.

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 WorkshopPrimary Equipment

Silk / FlagRifleSabre

Twirler WorkshopBegginer IntermediateExpert

Percussion WorkshopsSelect One TrackPit Percussion

(WCU Only)

- OR -

Marching PercussionSelect An Instrument

Snare DrumTenor DrumBass DrumCymbals

Marching Band Workshop(WCU Only)

Flute / PiccoloClarinetAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpetMellophone / F. Horn Baritone / Euphonium Tuba / Sousaphone

Director & StaffI am a...

Band DirectorGuard InstructorPercussion InstructorMarching TechMusic TechDrill DesignerCollege Student

Please Send Info On Graduate Credit

Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA - July 6-9, 2016

STUDENT WORKSHOP FEES* (choose one)Student Workshop Commuter (no housing or meals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350Student 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350Residential Director Workshop (housing, no meals ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425Director Workshop Residential (housing & meals inc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500

ADD** Director Early Arrival (Evening of July 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45

Standard Arrival Typically Between 7:30 & 8:30 am of the First Workshop DayEarly 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

West Chester University, West Chester, PA - July 25-28, 2016

STUDENT WORKSHOP FEES* (choose one)

Student Workshop Commuter (no housing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350Student 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350Director Workshop Residential (Dbl occupancy, no meals). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475Director Workshop Residential (Dbl occupancy & meals inc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $540

ADD** Single Room Surcharge . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120ADD** Director Early Arrival-Double (Evening of July 24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60ADD** Director Early Arrival- Single (Evening of July 24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

STUDENT PREMIUM PACKAGE^. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $775Residential Band Leadership Training AND Marching Band Workshop, Meals Inc - July 23-24

ADD** Student Early Arrival (Evening of July 22, incl. breakfast) . . . . . . . . . . . $45

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 StartRegistrations 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

4. Payment Method - Select your method of payment then enter ALL payment information

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

2016 Marching Band Workshop Registration FormComplete Form and Mail to

Vivace Productions 882 S. Matlack St Suite 102 West Chester, PA 19382Fax 610-431-1118 Email info@vivaceproductions.com

Please duplicate form for multiple participants

www.vivaceproductions.com

882 S Matlack St ste 102West Chester, PA 19382

MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS