The Global Band Room

Finding Drum Corps 6: The ”I” in DCI

This week Keith is exploring the activity as it exists outside of the USA and how ensembles around the world are inspired by DCI and its Corps.

Finding Drum Corps 5: The Contest

In Episode 5, Keith Kelly explores the competitive aspects of Drum Corps International from both the perspective of judges and of fans. Special guests include DCI judge administrator John Phillips, Santa Clara Vanguard brass caption head Marc Nichols, Bluecoats alum John Weldy, Marching Arts Education podcaster Tim Hinton, DCI CEO Dan Acheson, and former Blue Knights member and podcast co-producer Mallory Anderson.

Finding Drum Corps 4: The Show On The Road

After months of preparation practice and planning, it’s time to take the show on the road! In Episode 4, Keith looks at what it takes to put a drum corps on the road and what that experience is like for performing corps members who travel thousands of miles across the country on their annual summer tour. Special guests include: DCI senior director of global business development John DeNovi, Madison Scouts alum Austin Armstrong, Blue Devils director Pat Seidling, former Boston Crusaders drum major Thompson Vou, and former Blue Knights member and podcast co-producer Mallory Anderson.

Finding Drum Corps 3: What It Takes

What is it about the drum corps experience that drives young people around the world to dedicate their lives to a moment, that while fleeting, will endure in memories for years to come? In Episode 3, Keith looks at what makes a great performer or performance. Special guests include: Marching Arts Education podcaster Tim Hinton, Crossmen drum major Lydia Marshall, Santa Clara Vanguard brass caption head Mark Nichols, former Boston Crusaders drum major Thompson Vou, Bluecoats drum major Payton Grunzke, and former Blue Knights member and podcast co-producer Mallory Anderson.

Finding Drum Corps 2: Those who have come before

In Episode 2, Keith has an eye on the past to better understand the future, tracing the history of the drum corps activity from before the founding of Drum Corps International through changes and developments that have shaped the way we experience marching music performances today. Special guests include: DCI CEO Dan Acheson, DCI Hall of Fame member Michael Cesario, Marching Arts Education podcaster Tim Hinton, DCI judge administrator John Phillips, and former Blue Knights member and podcast co-producer Mallory Anderson.

Andrew Jordan & Darcy Vogt Williams

Not one, but two great guests this week! Andrew Jordan from Limerick, Ireland chats with me about the upcoming virtual Diversity Marching Band project to celebrate pride month and Darcy Vogt Williams pops in to catch up on everything that has taken place over the past four months since we chatted last!

Finding Drum Corps: 1. Origin Stories

Keith Kelly takes the reins of the Field Pass in his special edition series, “Finding Drum Corps.” In Episode 1, Keith talks through his introduction to the drum corps activity and learns more about the drum corps origin stories of a bevy of special guests including: Mark Nichols, Oisin Molloy, John DeNovi, David Glasgow, Dan Acheson, John Meehan and Mallory Anderson.

Cathy Likhuta

One of my favorite guests so far joined me all the way from down under! Cathy Likhuta is talented, funny, and charming. If you don’t know her work, you should! Catherine Likhuta, composer is a Ukrainian-born, Australian-based composer, pianist and recording artist. Her music exhibits high emotional charge, programmatic nature and rhythmic complexity. Cathy’s wind band works have enjoyed performances by Columbia University Wind Ensemble, SUNY Potsdam Crane Wind Ensemble, Sydney Conservatorium Wind Symphony, University of Georgia Hodgson Wind Ensemble, University of Kentucky Wind Symphony and many other groups. Her music was played at the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival (Sydney) and the Midwest Clinic (Chicago).

Randy Greenwell - Conn Selmer Education

Today kicks off Conn-Selmer Education Institute Connect. If you've been listening to the podcast for the past month you've heard all about it. I was delighted to chat with Randy Greenwell of Conn-Selmer recently about this career and Conn Selmer Education. Randy spent 24 years as Director of Bands and Chairman of the Performing Arts Department at Lawrence Central HS, Indianapolis, IN. Under his direction, the Lawrence Central Bands built a tradition of excellence and success. Randy is also an active Drum Corps International, Bands of America and Winter Guard International judge and has written and arranged for many bands across the United States. He maintains an active schedule as a trumpet performer with the Heartland Big Band and has presented numerous clinics at conventions on a wide range of educational topics.

Tim Hinton - Marching Roundtable

Tim Hinton from the "Marching Roundtable" joins me for this fun episode to chat about his media and drum corps career! Tim has spent his life helping those in the marching arts to have a more fulfilling and successful experience. His passion is to facilitate getting the information people need to find more joy and success in their work. He is “The Beast of the Marching Arts.”

 

Find out more about Tim and his work at https://marchingartseducation.com/