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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Interview with Avon High School's Jay Webb.
Since he began teaching at Avon High School in the early 90's, Jay Webb has held up the expectations of building a "world class" program, teaching his students about accountability, work ethic, and putting their best effort forward at all times. Check out this interview with Jay to hear some of his …
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The Reading Buccaneers: 2006 DCA World Champions
On September 3rd, 2006 The Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps captured their sixth Drum Corps Associates world championship title. Don't miss our video salute to the Buccaneers in this week's marching podcast.
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Product Spotlight: Scott Johnson's "ScoJo" Practice Stick
Scott Johnson's Practice Stick combines a rubber tip design and a special taper to simulate the authentic feel of the Scott Johnson Marching Snare stick. For practice wherever you desire! Watch this video demonstration to see how this stick can also be used to create new and unique sounds on the dru …
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Interview with Bill Bachman
Author, educator and Vic Firth artist Bill Bachman is known worldwide for his skills as a tenor drummer and has played in and instructed some of the greatest drumlines ever to take the field. Don't miss this interview with Bill to hear about how he got his start, his fight with the traditional grip, …
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Back in the Day: 1992 SCV Tenor Ensemble
Held during finals week, Drum Corps International's annual Individual and Ensemble competition is an event long anticipated by participants and fans alike. Check out this video of the legendary 1992 Santa Clara Vanguard Tenor Ensemble!
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Performance Spotlight: UMASS Marching Percussion 2006
Under the direction of DCI hall of fame member Thom Hannum and Vic Firth Signature artist Colin McNutt, the UMASS Drumline is widely recognized as one of the nation's foremost college marching percussion programs. Check out the UMASS Drumline's 2006 percussion feature, "Blue Rondo A La Turk" in this …
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BOA 2006: Broken Arrow High School
This year, students from 92 of the very best high school bands across the country stepped onto the field for competition at the Bands of America Grand Nationals. This week's podcast features video from the Grand National Champions, Broken Arrow High School from Broken Arrow, OK.
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PASIC 2006: Santa Clara Vanguard
On Saturday, November 11th, the 2006 Santa Clara Vanguard percussion section, under the direction of Mike Jackson and Brian Mason, presented a clinic at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Austin, TX. Check out this video of SCV's convention performance!
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INDOOR SPOTLIGHT: University of Texas at Arlington
Whether they are on the field or off, The UTA drumline knows how to put on a great show. Check out this video of the UTA drumline performing their 2nd place PAS indoor show! Stay tuned for more videos of the UTA indoor program.
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DCI 2002: The Cadets - DCI Division I High Percussion
The Cadets certainly have a reputation for excellence within the drum corps activity, and with a high percussion title, their 2002 season was no exception. Check out this video featuring the 2002 Cadets Percussion section!
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Program Spotlight: University of Texas at Arlington
For almost 20 years, the UTA Marching Band has forged a new path in musical and visual excellence, striving to provide audiences with state-of-the-art presentations. Under the direction of Jim Yakas, the UTA drumline is an integral part of that presentation. Check out this video of their 2005 drum s …
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"BACK IN THE DAY:" Colin McNutt
It's always fun to see what today's most respected educators looked like 'back in the day,' and Colin McNutt is no exception. Check out the video we dug up of Colin's first place Tenor Individuals performance in 1992.
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DCI 2006 "IN THE LOT": Santa Clara Vanguard
We caught up with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drumline before their show in Bensalem, PA. Check out this video of them warming up "in the lot."
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DCI 2006 Spotlight Performance: The Cadets Front Ensemble
This Summer's drum corps action may be over, but we've got plenty of new exclusive videos to keep you going until next year steps off! Check out this video of the Cadets Front Ensemble rehearsing during finals week 2006!
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DCI 2006 INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE - Blue Devils Percussion Ensemble
Every year, young musicians come to compete at the Drum Corps International individual and ensemble competition. This competition provides percussionists, winds, and colorguard members with an opportunity to showcase their original compositions. This week's video features a performance by the 2006 B …
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DCI 2006 INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE - Santa Clara Vanguard Cymbal Ensemble
At the DCI Individual and Ensemble competition, performances by members of the Santa Clara Vangard are always something to see! This year's competition in Madison, WI was no exception. Check out this video of the SCV Cymbal Ensemble's championship performance!
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DCI 2006 INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE - Jeremy Somers
Every year, some of the best young marching percussionists come to compete at the Drum Corps International Individual and Ensemble competition. Check out this new video from the 2006 I&E competition featuring Jeremy Somers of Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps.
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DCI 2006 INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE - Kenny Clark
We've got new videos from the 2006 Drum Corps International I&E competiton! Check out this week's video featuring Kenny Clark of the Blue Knights.
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DCI 2006 INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE - Mike Bierek
Check out our videos from DCI's 2006 Individual and Ensemble competition. This week's podcast features the Blue Devils' Mike Bierek performing his championship snare drum solo!
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DCI 2006 INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE - Tim Jackson
Every year, Drum Corps International hosts a solo and ensemble contest for the top percussionists, winds and colorguard members. Tim Jackson of The Blue Devils drum and bugle corps from Concord, California was the 2006 Multi-Tenor Drum champion.
Vic Firth Marching Percussion VIDEO Pod..
