Drum Major Workshop

Drum Major Workshop Overview

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The drum major workshop will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Paula Braiden of The Force will instruct

Hand Techniques / position
Sharp upper body – musical sharpness
Direct Beats (Not using full beat for movements)
Tempo & opening Drills
Marching Drills
Slow March
Posture / Balance Point
Moving into Drill
Flourish Drills
Strengthening Techniques
Release, Hand, Catch
Moving into Drills
Existing Flourishes overview
Learn a flourish
Consistency Checks
Commands
Pipe Band Drill
Halt
About Turn
Salute
Mace maintenance
Musical listening
Flourish work
Task with feedback – individually based
Competition lengths with plan
Prep for assessment
Drill Exercise
Competition lengths
Individual based feature
Performance of students – lengths
Theory discussion – points to remember

General Workshop Overview:

• Drum Major sessions over three days, January 15, 16 & 17, 2027
• Free, general admission, to the Saturday night Pipes & Drums Concert, January 16, 2027.
• Free workshop T-shirt
• Winter Steam souvenir pint glass is $30- enjoy unlimited refills. All are welcome, but must be 21 to consume alcohol. No exceptions.
• Vendor booths and Manufacturer Representatives on-site. Talk with the experts. Check out the latest piping and drumming gear. Special Offers on-site.
• Special rates at the Winter Storm hotels
• Early registration is $220 if paid by December 31.
• Online or onsite Registration paid after December 31 is $240.

The Winter Storm Workshop, Competitions, Concert, and Winter Steam Party will take place at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

See Event Schedule for Maps, Floor Plans, Times, Locations, Class Schedule, Downloadable Class Materials, etc.

What is more, the Winter Storm Competitions, to be held on Thursday and Friday have tremendous appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy the excitement of world-class piping and drumming contests, and are an excellent learning opportunity for students. The acclaimed Winter Storm Amateur and Professional piping and drumming contests attract many of the finest players in North America and the World. The contests will be held at the Winter Storm Hotel Complex. Spectator Tickets may be purchased on-line or at the door.

Upon arrival you’ll receive a packet containing a free Winter Storm Workshop T-shirt and name badge.

PRINT THE MATERIALS FOR YOUR CLASSES BEFORE ARRIVAL

Classroom Materials

Workshop Registration Opens October 1

Online registration will cease on January 10 at 6:00 P.M .  After that date/time, please register on-site beginning January 13 at 3:00 P.M.

Registration Form