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“How To” Series

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The “How To” Series  is a brand new collection of online design courses for Marching Band. We will offer courses in Music Design, Visual Design, Color Guard Design, and Percussion Design that will be taught by some of the top experts in their fields. We will also offer a comprehensive online course in Student Leadership for both current and future Drum Majors, Section Leaders and Captains.


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Essential Skills for Drum Majors

For 25 years, Pacific Crest Youth Arts has been educating students in the pageantry arts, creating tomorrow’s leaders today. We have brought together experts in music education and leadership who will prepare you for your role as a high school drum major. You will discover your leadership style, how to best work with your leadership teams and instructional staff as well as conducting skills.  From activities and videos, to quizzes and games, you will gain all the knowledge you need to become a successful drum major. Read more.

Delivering the Goods

This course designed to help those performers that are searching for a way to consistently perform at their best AND enjoy the experience.

Leadership: Audition Strategies and Interview Techniques

How2PresentedByDirectorsShowcase_290x150This course is designed to help students prepare for the leadership audition process and the expectations of choosing to become a leader.

The course begins with a look at people who are great leaders in America and the different types of leadership roles that exist. From there, it explores what qualities are needed to become a strong leader and an examination of the student’s own strengths and weaknesses as a leader. Read more.

Student Leadership for Marching Band- Level 100

How2PresentedByDirectorsShowcase_290x150Level 100, The Emerging Leader will take students through the fundamentals of becoming a strong and effective leader. They will be introduced to the qualities a leader must possess and examples of specific leaders who exemplify these traits. They will explore different types of leadership styles and will identify their own style. The Great Communicator section will help students improve their communication skills and discover the uses and pitfalls of social media. They will then learn motivational techniques as well as how to organize an effective sectional. Read more.

Percussion Design for Marching Band- Lesson 100

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Percussion Design for Marching Band is presented by Remo Artist, Bret Kuhn. In this course you will develop a fundamental understanding of your ensemble and skills. You will explore the fundamentals of Snare, Tenor, Bass Drum, Timpani, Keyboard, and Cymbals. You will learn how to set up the equipment and the basics of tuning. Finally, you will look at the auditions process for your ensemble.

Percussion Design for Marching Band- Level 200

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Percussion Design for Marching Band is presented by Remo Artist, Bret Kuhn. In this course you will develop a deeper understanding of your ensemble and skills they need. You will be given fundamental exercises to use with your students, a tour of the front ensemble, and samples of band and percussion instrumentation. In the final sections you will dive inside the music with arranging tips and how to correct problems and issues with arrangements.

Music Design for Marching Band – Level 100

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This course is designed for the director that is using pre-arranged or composed music or a complete show design package and how to turn it into a successful show.  Composer/Arranger Key Poulan guides you through the process  of understanding the needs of your students and how to select music that is the perfect fit for them.  The course will then guide you through the process of taking the music and developing a championship show.

 

Visual Design for Marching Band- Level 100

How2PresentedByDMoulin_290x150World class artist and designer, Michael Gray will take you through the process of designing  a successful visual package for your marching band. This 3 part series will explore the key components necessary to develop, design, and implement a strong show concept for your program. From the basics of design to exploring advances practices, these courses will elevate your visual program to the next level and set you up for growth and success in the future. Level 100 includes: Read more.

Judging 101 – The Basics

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In this level you will develop a fundamental understanding of the role, ethics, and professional expectations of the judge, along with the judging process as a whole, and the basic skills required. The Basic tools for recognition, comparison and scoring will be introduced. You will practice observing differences and making comparisons, ranking and spreading. A final examination will confirm your readiness for the next level of study. Read more.


Coming Soon

How2PresentedByCreativeCostuming_290x150Color Guard Design for Marching Band  will be presented by World Class Designer Danny Wiles. This course is designed for the new guard director or someone in their first few years of teaching. The course is broken into 4 sections to help guide the director through all the basics of managing a color guard program and designing the field show. Focus is placed on understanding the strengths and weaknesses as well as setting long and short term goals for your program.

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LEADERSHIP AUDITION PACKET

During this time of Distance Learning, we are happy to help the Marching Arts Community as they … [Read More...]

Leadership Courses for Virtual Leadership Auditions

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WGI Certify Course 100 Available

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What is Online Judging?

e-Adjudicate provides access to valuable feedback from industry professionals that enables individuals and ensembles, regardless of geographic location or budget constraints, to improve their performance qualities and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their educational and competitive goals. Simply link a video to the site and in 72 hours you have commentary from top judges around the country.

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What Others Are Saying

Michael Pote

This is a brilliant idea, everybody in Indiana is jealous we didn't think of it first!

Michael Pote
Director of Bands
Carmel High School - Carmel, IN

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Michael Pote
Director of Bands
Carmel High School - Carmel, IN

This is a brilliant idea, everybody in Indiana is jealous we didn't think of it first!
https://e-adjudicateacademy.com/testimonials/michael-pote/

Kathy Whitcomb

When I signed up with e-Adjudicate, I didn't know what to expect beyond having great trust in the founders and creators. Having the opportunity to view groups online provides me the opportunity for a more thoughtful in depth assessment without the pressure of a rushed and hurried contest environment.

Kathy Whitcomb
National Adjudicator

What people are saying .....
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2016-03-26T11:53:10-07:00

Kathy Whitcomb
National Adjudicator

When I signed up with e-Adjudicate, I didn't know what to expect beyond having great trust in the founders and creators. Having the opportunity to view groups online provides me the opportunity for a more thoughtful in depth assessment without the pressure of a rushed and hurried contest environment.
https://e-adjudicateacademy.com/testimonials/kathy-whitcomb/

Michael Gray

E-Academy is nothing less than the Holy Grail for directors who want to compete in the 21st century.

Michael Gray
Artist and Designer
Wando HS - Mt. Pleasant, SC

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2016-03-26T11:54:15-07:00

Michael Gray
Artist and Designer
Wando HS - Mt. Pleasant, SC

E-Academy is nothing less than the Holy Grail for directors who want to compete in the 21st century.
https://e-adjudicateacademy.com/testimonials/michael-gray/
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“How To” Contributors

Shirley Dorritie
sDorritie_240xHeadshotShirley Stratton Dorritie has been involved in the pageantry activity for over 40 years and specializes in training performers throughout the world for optimal achievement. Shirley holds an MA in Counseling Psychology, with a Certificate in Sport Psychology. A licensed psychotherapist (MFC41061) and founder of The Center for Performance and Achievement in the San Francisco bay area, Shi...
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Peggy Bilbruck

PBilbruck_200xHeadshotPeggy Bilbruck has been a performer, instructor and teacher in pageantry related activities for over 35 years. She began marching at the age of 7 with the Anaheim Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps and had the honor to end her performing career with the 1986 World Championship Blue Devils. From there, Peggy went on to teach at all levels of the Drum Corps, Marching Band and Winter...

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Key Poulan
kpoulan_500xHeadshotKey Poulan is a composer and arranger primarily for the marching arts and has written for the world's most famous drum corps including the Santa Clara Vanguard, Glassmen, Spirit of Atlanta, Mandarins, Caballeros, Spartans, Millennium, and the Star United Mini Corps. As the owner of Key Poulan Music, he has been recognized as one of the country's top arrangers and composers in the area of conte...
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Scott Bilbruck
sBilbruck_400xHeadshotScott Bilbruck brings over 25 years of expertise in many areas of the band and color guard industries. He began his teaching career in Los Altos High School in California and was on the staff of the USC Trojan Marching Band while earning his degree there. From there he became a teacher at Mater Dei High School, eventually becoming the Director of Performing Arts. He left Mater Dei in 2001 ...
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Michael Gray
mGray_200xHeadshotMichael Gray's career in the visual and pageantry arts spans more than three decades. His paintings are collected worldwide and his classes on impressionism and plein air painting are are perennial favorites with aspiring and established artists nationwide. Gray has participated in the highest levels of DCI, WGI and BOA as a designer, instructor, clinician and judge. He has served as the program c...
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Brian Nunez
File Jun 22, 9 54 32 AMBrian Nunez is excited to be a part of e-Adjudicate Academy Student Leadership Series. Brian has been active in the pageantry arts as a performer, adjudicator and educator for 18 years. During that time Brian has studied under and taught with some of the activities best designers. His involvement in the ...
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