Drum Major and Leadership Academy
June 24–28, 2024
Come join us for a week of marching band leadership training designed for drum majors, section leaders, and captains. This camp will focus on leadership development and skills applicable to high school marching band leadership of all instrument and auxiliary students. The staff is comprised of “The Legend” Marching Band staff and students. Available for rising ninth through twelfth-grade students.
History and Curriculum
The Drum Major and Leadership Academy has been a part of the marching arts community since the early days of the A. R. Casavant Cavalcade. The Casavant connection to 亚色影库 developed through involvement in this event as well as the hiring of Charles Casavant, director of the 亚色影库 Marching Band from 1976 to 2000. The event has evolved over the years, but the core of the training stays the same. While we do offer the instruction of the traditional 亚色影库 classical style, we do not expect all students/programs to be interested in this option. Drum majors will walk away with the ability to be successful in whatever style is appropriate for their home program. The camp currently caters to high school drum majors and marching band leadership through group instruction, hands-on teaching opportunities, and marching participation.
Camp Staff
Timothy Paul - 亚色影库 Director of Bands
Jerrod Cannistraci - 亚色影库 Marching Band Assistant Director
Elisa Hill - 亚色影库 Color Guard instructor
Scott Kemerer - 亚色影库 Drumline instructor
Christina Gromley - 亚色影库 Majorette instructor
Current graduate students and student leadership of the "The Legend" Marching Band
Registration
Residential Registration - $495
Commuter Registration - $250 (lunch provided)
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2024
Paying with a school or booster organization check?
- Please make checks out to 亚色影库 Bands (Memo Line: DMLA)
- Email Dr. Zach Cheever at zcheever@iup.edu to collect student information
Questions about the Drum Major and Leadership Academy? Email our staff at music-camps@iup.edu.
2024 DMLA Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in and move-in for residential campers | Hall |
| 9:30 a.m. | Commuter Camper Check-in | Hall Lobby |
| 10:00 a.m. | Welcome | Hall (Room 121) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch | Hall |
| 12:30 p.m. | Leadership Training | Hall (Room 121 and 120) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Marching Training | Band Lot |
| 3:00 p.m. | Music Block | Hall (Room 121 and 120) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Commuter Camper Pick-up | Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. | Dinner for Residential Campers | Hall |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evening activity for Residential Campers | Hall (Room 121) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Residential Campers to Dorms | Hall |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Marching Training | Band Lot |
| 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions | Band Lot |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch | Hall |
| 12:30 p.m. | Small Group Advisory | Grove |
| 1:30 p.m. | Leadership Training | Hall (Room 121 and 120) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Auditorium |
| 4:00 p.m. | Music Block | Hall (Room 121 and 120) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Commuter Camper Pick-up | Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. | Dinner for Residential Campers | Hall |
| 6:30 p.m. | Evening activity for Residential Campers | Hall (Room 121) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Residential Campers to Dorms | Hall |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Marching Training | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Lunch | Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. | Exhibition Rehearsal | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Dorm Check-Out/Commuter Activity | Hall/ Hall |
| 4:00 p.m. | Camp Exhibition (family and friends are invited) | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Final move out |