Philosophy

The foundation of our program is set in
four distinct categories:

Unity – 100% of the members must be
committed to setting a high standard of excellence in performance, attitude and
conduct.

Precision - Every action and
movement must be done with a thorough and thought out attention to detail. style='mso-spacerun:yes'> Everything must be examined and defined.

Accuracy – All things must be done
perfectly. There is no such thing as a
close approximation. We will be perfect.

Execution – We must perform
everything at a high level all the time.
Our goals can only be achieved through consistent practice at a high
level of execution. If we don’t strive
for perfect execution 100% of the time, we will not succeed.

Process of Development – These five points are sequential tools we use to train our students. They are meant as a progression for new
students and an execution checklist for advanced students.

1.      Sound production and technique
– this is the most important and crucial set of skills to develop and perform automatically. This will define how we play every instrument and how to make every instrument produce the best quality of sound.

2.      Rhythmic and Tempo Accuracy
– having tempo and rhythmic accuracy is the second only to how the instrument sounds.This also fulfills the main requirement of keeping the ensemble together and allows everyone to function as a single unit by following a unified pulse.

3.      Routine of Musical Expression
– Dynamics, crescendos, accents, stick heights,
these should be an automatic part of our playing and learning process.These elements are the basis of music and should be learned first and executed with the highest attention to detail.

4.      Simultaneous Demand
– This where the marching and performance is put with the music.We have to sell and fully commit to every aspect of the show.This is not an activity where just playing the notes wins championships. The battery needs to move as well as they play, and the pit has to perform every aspect of the music.

5.      Interpretation
– After all the other elements are in place, we have to convey the essential elements of the style and emotion of the music.We have to look beyond the notes and find the elements that convey the effect to the audience.