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Wyandotte-Roosevelt High School
Marching Chiefs


Click on the video link below to view the finished 2008 Show Design Drill Project, broadcasted live at the Downriver Fanfare from Roosevelt High School.

 

Madison Scouts
Drum & Bugle Corps

Hosted by Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI

On August 4, 2008, Roosevelt HS hosted the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps.
Band director Mark D'Angelo talked with several of the caption heads and instructors regarding rehearsal techniques and marching arts education.

Click on the links below to view the videos!
 
Introduction Pit Listening & Time
Color Guard Stretching Pit Mallet Techniques
Warmup & Stretch Routine Pit Orchestration & Sound
Support Stretching Pit Instrument Safety
Listening Back Pit Student Selection Tips
Pit Equipment Set-Up


Show Design 2008

2008 Marching Drill Project

Featuring the Drill of Scott Kurtzweil and the Roosevelt HS Marching Chiefs

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Banddirector.com "Show Design Drill Project".  Banddirector.com has selected the Wyandotte-Roosevelt HS Marching Chiefs to participate with the project.  Director Mark A. D'Angelo will be working with respected drill designer Scott Kurtzweil, providing feedback and insight on an original drill to the music of Aqua by Gary P Gilroy. 

Banddirector.com will broadcast the completed show live! from the
DOWNRIVER FANFARE
Tuesday, September 30th at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan.

Over the next couple months, follow the creative process as Scott uploads step by step segments of the drill and Mark provides director commentary and feedback of the show's progress. 

 

A Director's First Thoughts About Field Show Creation  
Mark D'Angelo

A Drill Designer's First Thoughts About Field Show Creation 
Scott Kurtzweil

A Composer’s/Publisher’s Thoughts About Field Show Music Selection
Steve Martin


Part II: The Design Team - Band Director
Mark D'Angelo

Part II: The Brainstorming Process - Drill Designer
Scott Kurtzweil


Thoughts on The Opener: Aqua- Drill Designer
Thoughts on The Opener: Aqua - Video
Scott Kurtzweil


Design Thoughts on Aqua Part ll - Liquid
Design Thoughts on Aqua Part ll - Liquid - Video
Scott Kurtzweil


Design Thoughts on Aqua Part lll - FREEZE
Design Thoughts on Aqua Part lll - FREEZE - Video
Scott Kurtzweil


A Director's Thoughts on Conditioning and Marching FUN-damentals
Mark D'Angelo


Design Thoughts on Aqua Part lV Solid
Design Thoughts on Aqua Part lV Solid - Video
Scott Kurtzweil