What is Dynamic Marching?

The initials "dm" stand for dynamic marching, but started as a vision that Chris Mader and Jeff Young had while driving to teach a clinic on marching & movement in 2005. Both Jeff and Chris were drum majors (dm) in high school band and had a dream of providing a resource for band directors from all over the world to improve their visual and music instruction. Our first goal was to produce a one-of-a-kind instructional video on how to teach marching fundamentals.  Since then we have produced five instructional videos on the various aspects of the marching activity including music, visual, percussion, color guard, and show coordination!  We have also "taken the show on the road" and have established a comprehensive network of Dynamic Marching certified clinicians around the country that are available to come to your program and help you reach your goals.

Instructional DVDs are just a small portion of what Dynamic Marching is all about. Our clinicians and consultants travel all over the country putting on one-day, two-day, or week-long camps on how to improve your fundamentals program! We have Marching Instructors and Music Instructors with many years of experience with some of the top BOA and DCI groups in the country who will help you reach a new level of success. Our specialty is the teaching methods behind the style choices and how to plan out a successful visual and musical fundamentals program.  In fact, in 2009 Dynamic Marching will be coordinating all curriculum and instruction for the Band of America Summer Symposium Marching Band Track!

Who is Jeff Young?

President / CEO - Jeff Young teaches science at Carmel High School in Carmel, IN. He has a degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Indiana University. He has been teaching since 1996 and involved with marching band and drum corps since 1988. Jeff's pageantry experience comes from various areas including: trumpet, gymnastics, dance, movement, and design. He is currently the visual caption head for the 2005 Bands of America Grand National Champion Carmel High School Marching Band. Jeff has been the marching & movement instructor for the Bands of America Summer Symposium for the past 5 years. In the summer of 2009, Dynamic Marching will be coordinating the curriculum and instruction for the summer symposium marching band! In addition, Jeff judges for Drum Corps International, designs drills, and frequently teaches clinics on marching and movement instruction.

Who is Chris Mader?

Vice President/ CFO - Chris Mader is currently a PhD. student in Cellular Biology and Biophysics at Yale University. Chris also graduated from the University of Notre Dame where in addition to his studies in biology he also gained experience in music performance and composition, performing with such groups as the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra, South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and Indiana University-South Bend Chamber Orchestra. Chris is also an experienced clinician in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Chris’s research, direct from the lab, in physiology and exercise science has helped shape our methods of teaching proper body movement, nutrition, dance, fitness, and injury prevention. Chris currently holds the principal horn chair in the New Haven Chamber Orchestra and is also on its Board of Directors.

Who is Richard Saucedo?

Richard Saucedo is currently Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chairman at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. Under his direction, Carmel bands have received numerous state and national honors in the areas of concert, jazz and marching. The Carmel High School Wind Symphony was invited to the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in 1992 and 1999, and was named the Indiana State Champion concert band in 1999.  The Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds, having been consistent BOA Grand National finalists since 1995, were crowned the 2005 Bands of America Grand National Champion. Also in 2005, the Wind Symphony was invited to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago. The Indiana Bandmasters Association named Mr. Saucedo Indiana's "Bandmaster of the Year" for 1998-99.

The band program at Carmel currently serves 350 instrumentalists in four concert bands, four jazz ensembles, a 200 member marching band, a 140 member pep band, a competitive and non-competitive winter color guard, a competitive winter drumline, three music theory classes, a jazz improvisation class, a music technology class and two percussion classes.

Mr. Saucedo is a freelance nationally-recognized arranger and composer, having released numerous marching band arrangements, concert band works and choral compositions. He is currently on the writing staff for Hal Leonard Corporation.

Mr. Saucedo is constantly in demand as an adjudicator, clinician and guest conductor for concert band, jazz band, marching band, orchestra and show choir. He has served as Music Caption Head for the Drum Corps Midwest Judges Guild and as a brass and music judge for Drum Corps International.

Mr. Saucedo has also received notoriety as the brass arranger and music ensemble consultant for the DCI World Champion Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps from Rosemont, Illinois. The Cavaliers have performed many of Mr. Saucedo's original works. Mr. Saucedo completed his undergraduate work at Indiana University in Bloomington and finished his masters degree at Butler University in Indianapolis.

Who is Michael McIntosh?

Michael McIntosh is a Yamaha artist/clinician, as well as a signature artist with Innovative Percussion. He also endorses LP Percussion, EVANS drumheads, Zildjian cymbals, Sibelius notation software and is on the Dynamic Marching creative team. Mr. McIntosh is currently a senior at Butler University where he is a dean’s list student pursuing a degree in theory and composition under the tutelage of composers in residence, Dr. Michael Schelle and Dr. Frank Felice. 2009 is an exciting year as Michael is currently completing the production and sound-design for Dynamic Marching's new educational DVD entitled “In the Mix” which is slated for world-wide distribution this year. Mr. McIntosh is an active clinician/educator and has performed clinics for TMEA, OMEA, DCI, WGI, MEPA, IPA, BOA, Yamaha Sounds of Summer, Yamaha Japan and PASIC. As an educator, he has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Asia and Europe. In 2008, Michael toured Japan presenting multi-media clinics on percussion techniques and digital design. He currently resides in Brownsburg, IN with his wife Joy.

How will the Dynamic Marching DVDs help my band?

The Dynamic Marching instructional DVDs help you teach the fundamentals of a successful marching program and also the fundamentals behind a great sounding band.  We understand that bringing in a big-time clinician can be too expensive, especially for smaller bands.  The DVDs bring some of the best clinicians in the marching and music arena into your band room to help directors learn how to teach proven concepts in marching and music at a fraction of the cost of bringing in a clinician.

Are the DVDs for directors or for students?

Dynamic Marching's instructional DVDs are designed for the director or instructor.  However, they can also be useful to show to your student leaders so that all are "on the same page".  They are a great value!

How can on-site consultants help my band?

To really take your band to the next level, it is often helpful to have an expert clinician work with your group directly.  Dynamic Marching has over 50 trained and DM certified clinicians around the country available to come in and work with your group for a variety of durations.  While the DVDs are very helpful to getting your band started down the path to excellence, a DM clinician can help work with individual members of the band as well as yoru staff during a custom clinic built just for your band.  Each clinician is trained in the fundamentals of the Dynamic Marching curriculum and will assist you and your staff in learning a wide variety of drills and exercises that will help your band well beyond the duration of your clinic.

Does DM offer consultants who specialize in color guard  and choreography?

Yes. 

Do you offer consultants who specialize in percussion (battery and/or front ensemble)?

Yes. 

How can choosing a consulting package improve my experience with my Marching Show Concepts/Center X Show?

The success of the written show starts with the fundamentals that the students have learned.  A consulting package with Dynamic Marching can help ensure that you start the season off with a widely acclaimed and time-proven fundamentals program.

Dynamic Marching consultants also have close contact to many of the designers of MSC/Center X Shows and are well versed in the artistic and technical aspects of each show.  By adding a consulting package to your MSC/CenterX experience you can be sure that both you and your group will have the best opportunity to create a performance that matches both your group's skill level and vision and the drill designer's ideas and background.  Plus, having a clinician on hand during the early drill teaching portions of the season allows you to have a direct pipeline to ask any questions about the show design, concept, and technical challenges.

Can the consultant teach drill?

Yes, Dynamic Marching consultants are well versed in teaching drill and many of our consultants actually write drill (some for MSC).

Can the consultant teach marching fundamentals?

Absolutely!  This is the Dynamic Marching clinician's specialty.  DM professionals can help run fundamentals drills and will teach you and your staff all you need to know to continue a strong fundamentals program well beyond your clinic.

Can the consultant teach music fundamentals?

Yes!  In fact many of our music consultants have specialty areas, such as brass, woodwinds, and/or percussion.  Be sure to mention that you would like a music consultant when setting up your clinic.  In addition, we can set your group up with a PRO Certified music educator to help teach your group.  Most of these clinicians are leaders in their field and so these clinician rates will be at slightly higher.

How are DM consultants affiliated with Marching Show Concepts?

Dynamic Marching is an independent contractor of Marching Show Concepts.  Dynamic Marching specializes in teaching marching and music fundamentals and has developed an award winning curriculum for instruction of the marching activity.  MSC has partnered with Dynamic Marching to provide you with even more resources to launch a successful marching season.  Clinicians are also independently contracted.  Clinicians are not employees of MSC or DM.

How does DM choose consultants/clinicians?

Dynamic Marching clinicians are selected from a handful of qualified applicants from across the country.  The successful Dynamic Marching clinician is typically a motivated college or post-graduate music major with a strong background in competitive marching band and/or drum corps.  Each clinician must go through an interview and training program to help facilitate their skills in teaching the Dynamic Marching Fundamentals Program.  In addition to our coast-to-coast pool of clinicians, we also have "PRO Certified " clinicians available to take your group to an elite level.  These clinicians are all certified music educators and have had national acclaim and success in the marching activity.   A few of our "dm PRO" Clinicians include, Jeff Young, Richard Saucedo, Mike McIntosh, Andrew Cook, Nick Smith, Chris Kreke, WL Whaley, and more...

How is travel arranged?

Travel is arranged between you and the individual clinician.  Usually, depending on demand and your location, a clinician can be located nearby eliminating the need for air travel and saving you money.

When and How does payment for consulting happen?

1. The consultant will invoice the band director.
2. The band director will give the consultant a check for the agreed upon amounton the last day of service at that location before he or she leaves.
   
3. The band director will directly book and pay for flights and hotel rooms if applicable.
4. The consultant will invoice the director regarding any expenses.
5. The band director will send a seperate check for expenses to the consultant.

How are transportation, lodging, and meals arranged?

These arrangements are made prior to your clinic between you and the individual clinician.

Can I film a clinic?

No problem.  However, you may not pass on the video to others or market the information shared as your own.

Will I get to choose the schedule of teaching/instructing when the clinician comes to my school?

Yes!  We encourage you to contact your scheduled clinician ahead of time to work out what you would like to cover during your clinic.  This allows the clinician time to prepare for your particular show and also to work out which drills and exercises are most appropriate for your group.  You and your clinician will be able to work together to create an effective educational experience for your members!

Are the workshop/mini-camp/camp packages flexible or can I work out my own arrangements with the consultant?

The packages are set up so that we can schedule clinics for you as efficiently as possible.  We can certainly try to accommodate any special requests for duration and time.  All arrangements must go through Dynamic Marching scheduling.

Will I receive DVDs as a part of the package? (How many?)

Yes!  For Mini-Camp package you may select one DVD to be included with your package.  Full Camp packages may select a series of either the entire Dynamic Marching Series of DVDs or the Dynamic Music Series of DVDs.

Is there an incentive for repeat customers?

Absolutely!  If you have purchased a clinic from us before you will not be subject to any changes in consulting fees that might occur the next season.  In addition, you may be eleigible for discounted DVDs and merchandise.

Is there a money-back guarentee?

We will do our best to make sure that the clinician we send you is qualified, prepared, and professional.  We cannot guarantee that travel arrangements will work out, nor can we offer a money-back guarantee if you are unhappy with the service the consultant provides, as it is very difficult to imagine all of the problems that could possibly come up.  But, we promise to work with you to hopefully resolve any problems that might come up through your experience with DM.  This includes possibly finding a different clinician for you to work with at a discounted rate.

Describe the DVDs please

Dynamic Marching & Movement -Volume 1

Join experienced teacher, judge, and clinician Jeff Young as he and his staff guide you through a system of teaching visual fundamentals that has earned acclaim and success at both the state and national levels. Dynamic Marching and Movement will provide you with a clear and proven method for teaching the basics of posture, marching, and more...body movement. This system is built upon innovative warm-up, stretch, and dance basics that teach the performer proper techniques in all aspects of body movement. Chapters include: Posture, Instrument Carriage, Body and Dance Basics, Marching Fundamentals, and Strength & Fitness. ©2007

Dynamic Marching & Movement -Volume 2

Join experienced teacher, judge, and clinician Jeff Young as he and his staff guide you through a system of teaching visual fundamentals that has earned acclaim and success at both the state and national levels. Dynamic Marching & Movement- Volume 2 will provide you with a clear and proven method for teaching basic and advanced drills and more...exercises for marching band visual fundamentals. This DVD builds upon techniques taught in Volume One and continues to focus upon innovative warm-up, stretch, and dance techniques as well. Chapters include: Full Stretch and Body Warm-up Routine, Block Drills, Across-the-Floor Drills, and Advanced Specialty Drills.  ©2008

Dynamic Music-Volume 1

Join world-renowned composer, arranger, teacher, judge, and clinician Richard Saucedo as he guides you through a system of teaching music fundamentals that has earned acclaim and success at both the state and national levels. Dynamic Music: Volume 1 will provide you with a clear and proven method for teaching the basics of posture, breathing, sound production, and ensemble listening skills. This system is built upon years of experience helping musical ensembles to achieve wonderful, rich, sonorous sounds and is not limited to the marching band genre. Chapters include: Philosophy of Teaching, Breathing, Sound Production, and Listening in the Ensemble.  ©2008

Dynamic Music-Volume 2

Join world-renowned composer, arranger, teacher, judge, and clinician Richard Saucedo as he guides you through a system of teaching music fundamentals that has earned acclaim and success at both the state and national levels. Building upon the national success of Dynamic Music: Volume 1, Volume 2 of this series continues to focus on clear and proven teaching methods for helping your band achieve sonorous excellence both indoors and outdoors.  Volume 2 focuses on teaching the basics of phrasing, articulation studies, and rehearsal skills, while also concentrating of the challenges of balancing the ensemble outside, volume techniques for outdoors, hierarchy of parts, timing, and ensemble listening skills. This teaching system is built upon Richard Saucedo's years of award-winning experience helping musical ensembles to achieve wonderful, rich, sonorous sounds and is not limited to the marching band genre.  Chapters include: "Essential Musicianship", "It's Still About How You Sound", "Articulation (The Beginning of the Note)", "Style (The End of the Note)", "Playing Connected Notes", "Playing Non-Connected Notes", "Intervals, and "Harmonies & Chords". ©2009

Dynamic Music-In The Mix

In the latest release of the acclaimed Dynamic Marching DVD series, join experienced composer, judge, and clinician, Michael McIntosh, as he takes band directors through the process of how to teach a complete percussion section and fit them into the "Mix" of the music ensemble.  This far-reaching tool will cover topics such as try-outs, instrumentation, technique, voicing and arranging, tuning, marching and playing, choosing the right technology and amplification solutions, and philosophies of teaching.  Battery and front ensemble percussion can make or break a great marching show.  Don't let the percussion be an after-thought with your program this year.  Learn from the best how to totally incorporate your percussion program into "The Mix" with this truly unique approach to the percussion arts for marching band.  Are YOU in the mix?  Chapters include:  "Warm it Up", "If You Build it They Will Drum", "Have No Fear Get The Gear", "Crank it Up", "Performance All Day Long", "Don't Be Afraid of the Eraser", "Master Track Mix-Down", and "Meet on the 50". ©2009