At one time or another we have all seen a group that takes way
too much time to set up their floor. The tarp wasn't folded
properly, the props don’t fit in the doors, or perhaps the
electronics are screeching and no one understands what went
wrong between warm-up and the performance. October 2004:
It is October, and the marching band season across the state
is in full swing. With the possibility of new show music
coming out, now is a good time to re-evaluate how you, the
mallet percussionist can be more successful in preparing for
each rehearsal and performance. August 2004:
To some, the words “warm-up” simply means to stretch and
prepare the muscles in preparation for rehearsing “the show.”
However to our ensemble, it means to build a foundation of
technique and knowledge in which the students can apply to
“the show” on their own.
July 2004:
This article is intended to give you some techniques and ideas
that will enable you to perform better in front of judges and
audiences alike. I will discuss specifically about non-
playing issues that today’s percussionist needs to deal with
during an IPA season.June 2004:
Pageantry art performance and the effectiveness of it relies
completely on human communication. Music on the sheet is just
music. Staging is just staging. Music and staging put together
and given life is performance. You the communicator give it
life. Read more in the June 2004 issue of the IPA Education
Zone.May 2004:
So what can you do to prove to your next ensemble’s staff that
you are the person that, given the chance, will be a positive
for the ensemble? What can you do to make yourself stand out
among all those competing for your position or for a
leadership role such as section leader? These questions and
more will be answered inside the May 2004 issue of the IPA
Education Zone. April 2004:
One common problem with beginning 4-mallet players is that
they are so focused on playing the right notes that they
ignore what’s most important at this stage - the technique!
Read more about the Four Mallet Monster inside the April 2004
issue of the IPA Education Zone. March 2004:
From day one of your percussion experience you are taught that
a metronome is an invaluable tool for musicians. The steady
chirp of a metronome instantly sets us into involuntary
foot-tapping frenzy. It seems that this age-old musical tool
serves us well, but our uses for the metronome can be expanded
upon. In this March 2004 article in the IPA Education Zone, I will present EASY and EFFECTIVE
alternatives to the same old approach in developing good time
using a metronome. February 2004:
There is no secret, no magic dust, incredible teacher or
group that can help you become better if you as an individual
don’t put in the time to make yourself better. In this
February 2004 article of the IPA Education Zone, I will try to shed some light on how this is
accomplished and set a timeline to get “there.”
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