Marching Arts Intensive
June 15-17, 2022
For the first time, we are pleased to announce the addition of the Marching Arts Intensive to Conn Selmer Institute. Attendees will experience a thorough, in-depth curriculum focusing on all aspects of Marching Arts with practical, real-world solutions demonstrated live with the use of a rehearsal marching band.
World Class Marching Instruction
The Marching Art Intensive curriculum is second-to-none in the breadth and depth of it's scope.
- A live rehearsal marching band that participants will get to experience and interact with.
- Virtual option available as well.
- World class teaching faculty that includes: Chip Crotts, Scott Johnson, Scott Chandler, Freddy Martin, Richard Saucedo, Beth Fabrizio, And Many More
- Fundamental development for brass, woodwinds, percussion, and color guard put into practice
- The use of electronics, - basic knowledge as well as more advanced concepts on how to orchestrate and integrate electronics into your show design - will also be included in the curriculum.
- Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Color Guard and Visual Rehearsal Techniques
- Solving ensemble timing, balance, and blend issues
- Participants will have great opportunities to interact and ask questions throughout the experience
- Design consultations for every director participant
- Developing Student Leaders
Learn from the Best
Join our exceptional Marching Arts Intensive faculty in an immersive curriculum covering all aspects of marching arts no matter the size and style of your band. These leaders in the field are here to guide you!
Dr. Chip Crotts
Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, Georgia Tech
- Brass Caption Head, Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps
- Adjudicator with BOA, DCI, WGI, and internationally
- Bach Trumpet Performing Artist and Conn-Selmer Educational Clinician
Marie Czapinski
Conn-Selmer Educational Clinician
- Hall of Fame, Drum Corps International DCI
- Hall of Fame, Music for All/Bands of America
- Hall of Fame, Winter Guard International WGI
- Hall of Fame, Midwest Color Guard Circuit
- Co-Founder, Winter Guard International
- Consultant for: Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, Jubal Drum and Bugle Corps, Netherlands
Beth Fabrizio
Retired Director of Bands, Village Elementary/Hilton Schools
- Maintains Active Private Clarinet Studio
- Principal clarinet and personnel manager with The Greater rochester Music Educators Wind Ensemble
- Artist and Clinician, D'addario
- Educational Clinician, Conn-Selmer
Randy Greenwell
Educational Support Manager, Director of Marching Arts Community, Conn-Selmer
- Director of Bands, 2-Time BOA Grand National Champion, Lawrence Central HS, IN, Retired
- DCI, BOA, WGI Adjudicator
- BOA Hall of Fame
- Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame
- Music Arranger, Program Coordinator
Alfred L. Watkins
Director of Bands, Lassiter High School GA (retired)
- Co-founder, Musical Director and Conductor of the Cobb County Wind Symphony
- Co-founder and President, Minority Band Directors National Association
- Phi Beta Mu Georgia Bandmasters Hall of Fame
Dr. Nola Jones
Director of Educational Programs (retired), Conn-Selmer, Inc.
- Director of Visual and Performing Arts for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (retired)
- Member, DCI Judge Administration Team
- Adjudicator for Winter Guard International, Bands of America, and Drum Corps International
Scott Johnson
Percussion Caption Head, Arranger, Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corp.
- Blue Devils Director of Percussion, 1994-Present
- Adjudicator for WGI, PAS, BOA
- 19 DCI Titles, 14 DCI High Percussion Titles and 2 WGI Gold Medals
- DCI Hall of Fame and WGI Hall of Fame (2012), World Drum Corp Hall of Fame (2015)
Scott Chandler
Designer, Blue Devils
- Numerous DCI and WGI National Championship Titles
- WGI Hall of Fame
- DCI Hall of Fame
Tim Lautzenheiser
Chief Education Officer, Vice-President, Division of Education, Conn-Selmer
- Board of Directors, The Midwest Clinic
- Board of Directors, American Band College
- Founder, Attitude Concepts for Today
- Co-author, "Essential Elements" Band Method
- Author, GIA Publications
Mark Hoskins
Director of Bands @Wheeler High School, GA CCSD(25 years)
- BME from East Tenn. St. Univerity
- Brass Adjudicator for DCI since 2013
- MFA/BOA Music Adjudicator/Clinician since 2014
Neal Titus
Director of Bands, Director of Music Technology, Fossil Ridge HS, Colorado
- Educator, Composer, Designer
- Sound Designer/Arranger for The Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps
- BOA Semifinalist/WGI Finalist
Lindsey Vento
Artistic Director, Blue Springs HS, MO
- Program Designer, Coordinator, Artistic Director
- BOA Adjudicator
- Designer, Coordinator for numerous HS programs
Tony Lymon
Creative Designer for Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps
- Director and Show Designer for the WGI HS World Finalist, Petal Indoor Percussion Theatre, MS
- Sound Designer for The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps
Richard Saucedo
Senior Educational Consultant, Conn-Selmer
- Director of Bands, Emeritus, Carmel High School (IN)
- Music Ensemble Coordinator for The Blue Devils
- Music for All Hall of Fame 2015
- Freelance composer and arranger
- Composer for Hal Leonard
- Chief Judge, Bands of America
Frank Troyka
Senior Educational Clinician, Conn-Selmer, Inc.
- Director of Bands, Coordinator of Fine Arts (retired), L.V. Berkner HS
- Bands of America Hall of Fame 2016
- Texas Bandmaster of the Year 2019
- Senior Educator and Clinician, BD Performing Arts
Steve Vento
Designer, Arranger, Composer, Consultant
- Former Professor of Music, Tulsa Community College
- Design team staff and arranger, Broken Arrow High School 1994-2006
- Arranger, designer, consultant, and composer for competitive marching bands
Kyle Young
Associate Director of Bands - Carmel High School
- Recipient of the National Band Association Program of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award, 2018
- State Band Champion, '15, '17, '18, '19
- Active adjudicator for BOA, DCI, and other circut organizations
- Former Band Director, Mason City School District
John Phillips
Educational Consultant, Conn-Selmer Clinician
- Adjudicator, Bands of America
- Judge Administrator, DCI
- DCI Hall of Fame
Jordan Lalama
Designer, Clinician, Visual Coordinator
- Visual staff for 4-time National Champion, Broken Arrow HS, OK
- Highly sought after across the country as a designer, clinician, choreographer
- Graduate of Carmel HS, IN. 2005
- Visual staff for Music City, Blue Stars, Colts, and Phantom Regiment drum corps (last 10 years)
Freddy Martin
Band Director, The Westminster Schools, GA
- Founding Director, Spirit of Atlanta Drum Corps
- Currently Pedagogy Coordinator, Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps
- DCI Hall of Fame
Dean Westman
Performing Arts Department Chair/Orchestra Director Avon HS, Avon, IN
- BOA Hall of Fame
- Designer, instructor, arranger for numerous high school marching bands and drum corps
- Program Coordinator, Avon HS, IN
- Program Coordinator, Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps
Don't miss all the other great Content
The Marching Arts Intensive is not the only part of Conn-Selmer Institute. Be sure to check out all the other amazing clinicians, lessons, workshops, and more at the preceding experience as well!