Follow an in-depth look at show design presented by Scott Kurtzweil. Scott will provide detailed updates of the show's design through text documents, midi, and Pyware files. In addition, the Seattle Cascades Drum & Bugle Corps and other educators will provide insight and working solutions to the many aspects of performing and managing a marching season.
* Beginning with week 2, watch the marching come to life through custom animated Pyware files. Links can be found inside each weekly article.
| Scott Kurtzweil | Related Videos/Articles | ||
| Article | Preparing the Marching Show Visual Design | Video | Support Staff & Volunteers |
| Article | Common Compositional Techniques | Article | Keep Marching Bands Healthy and Hydrated |
| Article | Techniques for Drawing Focus | Video | Health & Nutrition Tips for Band Directors and Students |
| Article | Techniques in Action | Article | Avoid Air Pocket Crashes with Cymbals |
| Article | Exploring Visual Counter Point | Video | Dynamic Marching |
| Article | Visual Counter Point – Part II | ||
| Article | Solid Form & Wrap Up |
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Scott Kurtzweil has been involved in the performing and marching arts for more than fifteen years. During this time, he has participated as a performer, educator, designer, clinician and adjudicator. The expertise he has gained from his involvement at every level of the marching activity has placed Scott among the leaders in the color guard and drill design industries. Also a professional musician, arranger, former band director and current college clarinet professor, Scott understands not only what excites the eye but also how the visual aspects of a show can fully interpret the music score both in phrasing and texture.
Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps
Studio One Winter Color Guard
Throughout the United States including championship programs in Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Maryland and Virginia.
Director of Marching Arts Division for The Woodwind & Brasswind.