Marching Band Auxiliary Clinics - Drum Major and Colorguard
from CMU's School of Music - July 12 - 18 2009
Drum Major Clinic • July 12- 18
CMU’s Drum Major Clinic is open to beginning and advanced drum majors.
You will learn
- Advanced marching skills
- Field leadership and motivation
- Effective conducting skills
- Score and drill comprehension
Instructional staff
Our staff is made up of talented musicians who have a wealth of experience as former drum majors at both high school and university levels. Their knowledge of field techniques include both a variety of traditional approaches as well as the most up-to-date drum corps styles. They are also well trained in drill writing, conducting and drum major adjudication. The staff is dedicated to giving you an enjoyable, successful drum major experience that will make you an inspiration to your fellow musicians at home.
Clinic Director
Steve Shaw is the director of the CMU Drum Major Clinic and has been a member of our instructional staff for seven years. Steve began his career as drum major at Clarenceville High School in Livonia and later became drum major of the Chippewa Marching Band at Central Michigan University. Steve is currently pursuing his master’s degree in instrumental conducting at the American Band College while teaching band in the Corunna Public Schools. His wealth of experience as both a drum major and a teacher serves him well in his position as director.
Join us in celebrating our 23rd anniversary!
Colorguard Clinic • July 12- 18
CMU’s Colorguard Clinic is open to guard captains or guard members who want to improve their skills and teaching techniques.
You will learn
- Body movement
- Equipment control
- Leadership / Poise
- How to create colorguard routines
Instructional staff
Our clinic leaders and staff are the best part of the Colorguard Clinic and the reason for its success. We assemble staff from across Michigan, as well as the Midwest region. Each staff member has the qualities we look for to teach you the up-to-date techniques and skills to keep you on the cutting edge of colorguard developments. You’ll enjoy your week-long campus experience under instruction and direction from our colorguard staff.
Clinic Director
John Demkowicz is color guard designer and instructor for the Chippewa Marching Band. John also directs CMU's Metamorphosis Winter Guard, which has been the Michigan Color Guard Circuit State Champion in the Collegiate division four times. John is active with winter and fall color guards in and around the Midwest. As a designer and a clinician, he has served on the MCGC Board of Directors, and was in the color guard of the Drum Corps International World Champion Cavaliers for three years.
Join us in celebrating our 22nd anniversary!
Cost
Register for the Drum Major and Color Guard Clinics early! The cost for early registration (by June 18th, 2009) is $395. Registrations postmarked after June 18 will cost $425. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. Please include your credit card number, expiration date, and signature to authorize the charge to your account on the form provided.
Registration Options
There are four easy ways to register for the Drum Major and Color Guard Clinics:
- Register online with credit card information
- Mail a registration form with the payment to: Drum Major/Colorguard Clinic, Educational and Professional Development, Central Michigan University, 802 Industrial Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Fax your registration form with credit card information to: (989) 774-1188
- Register by phone with a credit card by calling: (800) 950-1144, ext. 7137 or (989) 774-7137
No early departures from camp
Due to the content of the instructional program participants are expected to attend the entire week of camp, Sunday evening through Saturday’s final performance. CMU is unable to accept registrations from individuals who have previously planned engagements that require them to be away from camp for a period of time or to leave camp early.
Cancellation/refund
Your registration fee will be refunded, if a written notice is received in our office on or before June 18, 2009. CMU reserves the right to cancel any or all sessions of the Drum Major and/or Color Guard Clinic on or before June 18, 2009.
Contact us
Contact Mary Kay (Micki) Maas, Educational and Professional Development, Central Michigan University, 802 Industrial Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, or phone (800) 950-1144, ext. 7137, (989) 774-7137 or e-mail maas1mk@cmich.edu.
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