Vic Firth Marching Percussion VIDEO Podcast
Video interviews, lessons and in-the-lot performances from the world's best drumlines and educators
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DCI 2007 "IN THE LOT" The Cadets
The 2007 DCI season is under way! It's a long road to finals in Pasadena and Vic Firth will be there for every step of the journey. Get the inside track on all of your favorite coprs with the Vic Firth marching podcast! This week's podcast features The Cadets in Allentown, PA.
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The Blue Devils
The Blue Devils' video series, Blue View, offers fans a "front and center" look inside the Blue Devils - an experience like NO other! Watch this video, excerpted from Blue View Episode 2, to learn about BD Entertainment and to see what these fantastic performers are up to when they are not on the co …
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Jeff Queen: Playing With Sticks
Jeff Queen's new DVD, "Playing With Sticks", examines contemporary rudimental drumming and presents a comprehensive approach to developing essential hand technique on the marching snare drum. In this week's marching podcast, Jeff Queen explains his approach to morphing rudiments and plays a few exam …
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Ridimental Beats with Bill Bachman
Bill Bachman presents Rudimental Beats, a technical guide for everyone with sticks in their hands. Rudimental Beats is educational, inspirational and designed to take all drummers to the highest level, whether you play drumset, marching drums, concert drums, buckets or the kitchen sink! This week's …
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Heavy Hitter Basspad
The Vic Firth Heavy Hitter Basspad features the original "barbell" design which mounts on a cymbal stand for vertical and quiet practice of the marching bass drum. Watch Heavy Hitter Pad creator Bill Bachman demonstrate the Marching Basspad!
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WGI 2007: Freelancers
Featuring "in the lot" footage from Independent World Finalists, the Sacramento Freelancers.
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WGI 2007: North Coast Academy
This week's podcast features more exclusive "in the lot" footage from WGI 2007! Check out this video clip of Independent World finalists, North Coast Academy.
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WGI 2007: Blue Knights
Featuring "in the lot" video of the 2007 WGI Independent World Bronze Medalist Blue Knights Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
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WGI 2007: Mission Viejo
This week's marching podcast features video of Mission Viejo rehearsing their show during WGI World Championships. Don't miss this "in the lot" exclusive from Vic Firth!
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WGI 2007: Riverside Community College
At this year's WGI World Championships, Riverside Community College took home the Independent World class gold medal! Check out this special video presentation for an inside look at their 2007 show featuring interviews with Sean Vega and Jim Wunderlich!
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DCI 2006: Madison Scouts
This week's marching podcast features a video of the Madison Scouts during a rehearsal in Dallas, TX. Get up close and personal with the Scouts front ensemble for this excerpt from their 2006 show.
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DCI 2006: Boston Crusaders
We spent a day with the Boston Crusaders last summer in Allentown, PA before the DCI Eastern Classic at J. Birney Crum Stadium. Check out this video of the Crusaders rehearsing their show!
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DCI 2006: The Blue Knights
We caught up with the Blue Knights of Denver, Colorado before their show last summer in Bensalem, PA. Don't miss this week's marching podcast, featuring the Blue Knights in rehearsal!
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"Back in the Day": Bill Bachman
Bill Bachman has played quads for the Cadets of Bergan County, Dutch Boy and the University of North Texas' indoor drumline. Well known in the percussion world for his talents, Bill keeps busy as a clinician, a performer, and an author. But what was life like for Bill BEFORE all the books and DVD's? …
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Performance Spotlight: UMASS Drumline
Under the direction of Vic Firth Artists and Educators Thom Hannum and Colin McNutt, The UMASS Drumline upholds a reputation of dedication and excellence in the world of marching percussion. Don't miss this week's podcast featuring the UMASS Drumline performing their 2003 drum solo "Oye Tu Conga".
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WGI 2006: Riverside Community College
Get ready. The 2007 WGI Championships are just around the corner! Watch for our complete coverage, direct from Dayton, OH, beginning April 23rd! In the meantime, don't miss this week's podcast featuring Riverside Community College "in the lot" from the 2006 WGI World Championships!
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DCI 2006: The Cadets
Can't wait for this summer's DCI action? We've got plenty of video from last year to keep you going until June rolls around. Check out this clip of The 2006 Cadets rehearsing in Dallas, Texas!
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The Blue Devils: Through the Years
Direct from the Blue Devils Video Library, this week's marching podcast features a glimpse at the Blue Devils Drumline from 1976 through 2002! Was that a marching timpani I just saw? Check out the full DVD, "Through the Years: The Line", available at www.bluedevils.org.
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Playing with Sticks: Jeff Queen
Jeff Queen's DVD, Playing with Sticks, presents a comprehensive approach for developing hand technique and a detailed look at contemporary rudimental drumming. This week's podcast features an excerpt from Queen's DVD on hybrid rudiments.
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Back In The Day: Lee Hanson
More rescued videos from the 'old days', this time featuring twelve-year Phantom Regiment veteran, Lee Hanson in his 1991 Tenor Individuals championship performance. Is it me, or are those drums REALLY big?
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