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, 2016
www.vivaceproductions.com
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 800-264-1121 or 610-431-3311.
Email Vivace at [email protected] or fax
610-431-1118. Vivace may also be found on
Facebook or Twitter @vivaceworkshops
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.
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.
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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
~Color Guard Instruction
Examples of Past Clinic Sessions Are:
& Choreography
• 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
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.
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2016 Marching Band Workshop Registration Form
Complete Form and Mail to
Vivace Productions 882 S. Matlack St Suite 102 West Chester, PA 19382
Fax 610-431-1118 Email [email protected]
Please duplicate form for multiple participants
1. Participant Information - Please print legibly and fill out completely
Name
School
Student Email
School Address
Parent/Guardian Email
City/State/Zip
Address
School Phone
City/State/Zip
Band Director
Parent/Guardian Phone
Director Email
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
Percussion Workshops
Primary Equipment
Select One Track
Silk / Flag
Rifle
Sabre
Pit Percussion
(WCU Only)
- OR Marching Percussion
Twirler Workshop
Select An Instrument
Snare Drum
Tenor Drum
Bass Drum
Cymbals
Begginer
Intermediate
Expert
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
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA - July 6-9, 2016
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential Director Workshop (housing, no meals ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director Workshop Residential (housing & meals inc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADD** Director Early Arrival (Evening of July 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$350
$425
$500
$45
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 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
STUDENT PREMIUM PACKAGE^. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $775
Residential Band Leadership Training AND Marching Band Workshop, Meals Inc - July 23-24
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 #
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
Card #
Workshop Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Early Arrival Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
Room Surcharge (Directors Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
Name on Card (print)
Dynamic Drum Major Text Book ($20). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
Payable to Vivace Productions, Inc.
Visa
Mastercard
Signature
Purchase Order #
Disc Exp.
Late Registration Fee ($20 after 6/22 for KU or 7/11 for WCU) . . . . . $
Total Due. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
Amount Enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Balance Due. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
www.vivaceproductions.com
882 S Matlack St ste 102
West Chester, PA 19382
MARCHING
BAND
WORKSHOPS