Category Archives: Percussion

This post includes stuff about drums and percussion.

A Guide to Establish a Corps-Style High School Drumline

Posted on December 2, 2009 by David

I have completed a guide with basic information on starting or reforming a drumline in the corps style drumline. This guide will help you lead your drumline towards technical excellence and a higher level of musicality. It is designed for … Continue reading →

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Portfolio Video

Posted on September 6, 2009 by David

Here is a video I made last fall as I was starting my music education degree.

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Metronome and Pitch Pipe MP3s

Posted on January 12, 2008 by David

I have compiled a package that includes pitch pipe and tempo mp3s for the musicians cell phone or mp3 player. You can download the 1.5MB package here. Enjoy!

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Well Hello 2008 and New Transcriptions

Posted on January 2, 2008 by David

Its been another long break from the blog, due to infinite other interests in life. I may explain these later, but tonight is the last night of break, and I must get ready for my last semester of high school … Continue reading →

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DCI Quarterfinals Inspiration

Posted on August 10, 2007 by David

Last night I went with a few friends to see the Drum Corps International Quarterfinals. Every year they broadcast the quarters live to select movie theaters around the nation…one being Emporia 30 in the Kansas City area. We left home … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Northeast Kansas Total Percussion Camp

Posted on July 20, 2007 by David

Last night I returned from four and a half days of drums. Pure drum awesomeness. This year’s camp was definitely the best so far, at least for me personally. I got to spend a lot more time with the special … Continue reading →

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If I Don’t Seem to Exist…

Posted on July 14, 2007 by David

…I have been home during the day a total of 5 hours this entire week! This summer has been so busy, but really fun. I explained a few days ago about getting to go to the KU Marching Camp…what a … Continue reading →

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The Sermon is Coming; KU Marching Camp

Posted on July 9, 2007 by David

Alright, two this are contained in this post. I don’t want to diminish the large significance of the sermon aspect, but multiple things happen at once in life. 🙂 Sermon (First make sure you are all read up on My … Continue reading →

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Cadets 2006 Battery Feature

Posted on June 28, 2007 by David

This was definitely my favorite drum feature of any drum corps show last season. I know it’s already been a year ago, but what the heck, I still giggle with glee every time I see it. Be careful – watch … Continue reading →

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Bed Bath and Beyond – Spectral Harmony

Posted on June 21, 2007 by David

Hey – check out my latest recording with the Spectral Harmony project…”Bed Bath and Beyond”. It is just me and Kyle, doing drums, guitar and vocals/harmonies.

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