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Celebrating 21 years of "Stress Relief" for Marching Band Directors. Drill Designs by Terry Williams
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In today's hectic world of teaching and directing bands, wouldn't it be great if someone came along beside you and said, "I'm here to help"? I have been doing that with my clients for 21 years. Some band programs are fortunate to have a large staff and no need of outside help. Other programs have a staff of 1 or 2. Whether a program is large or small, we all want to get the most out of our marching program and cling to our sanity. It is very time consuming to write one marching show per year, and, if you are like most directors, you won't pay yourself for the job. Each year you plan to take more time off, and then you wonder what happened to your summer vacation. Band camp, teach all day, write drill all night, repeat ad nauseum. No wonder we are stressed out all fall!
It is very important to pick a drill designer who fits your program. Some programs want to micro-manage the drill designer and orchestrate every step of the show. That removes a lot of the creativity from the designer and takes 4 to 5 times as long to complete a show. If you have a visual coordinator and must satisfy every desire of every staff person, I am probably not the best choice for your program. Most drill designers have developed their own techniques for writing shows and here is what I like:
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Think of the big picture - what are your goals for this year.
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A few specific ideas you would like to see.
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What color guard equipment will you be using and when will you be changing.
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Things you like to see and things you don't like to see.
The Queen City High School Band from Texas is a good example of the strategy I like. Chris Brannan and I have been working together now for 4 years and this year, the band won the Texas AA State Championship. Check out their videos on the 2008 demo video page.
The North Cobb High School Band from Georgia is another example of a great band that doesn't micro-manage. They won the Georgia Invitational Grand Championship this year. Check out their video also.
I have many bands that are successful every year. Many know they don't have a chance to win their state championship, but that isn't their goal. They want to do a well presented show and hopefully make a superior rating at their contest/festivals. I have to tell you, I get as much pleasure from that success as I do the more public championships.
I would like to write your show this year. You will get drill charts, student coordinates, complete instructions, data files (if you own Java 3D), and a DVD of your drill and music (your guard instructor will love you)! The cost depends on the size of your band - $25.00 per student with a $3500.00 maximum for bands with more than 140 marching members and $1000.00 minimum for bands with less than 40 members. You can call me at (800) 800-8531 anytime. My shows are "do-able". I double check step size to make sure you aren't wasting your time teaching something that is impossible. I view every show I write through the eyes of an experienced teacher. If I can't teach it or teach you to teach it, I won't write it.
Call me at (800) 800-8531 or email me at terry@jerichoshowdesign.com and let's talk about how I can help you have the best year you have ever had.
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