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All students must bring a copy of "The Dynamic Drum Major" - the official textbook of all GNPDMA sanctioned workshops. If you do not own one, choose a Registraton Package that includes the textbook.

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(R) Resident fee includes tuition, meals, housing.
(C) Commuter fee includes tuition, lunch and dinner only.

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
June 7 - 11
$450(R) / $335(C)
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
June 9 - 13
$415(R) / $305(C)
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
June 12 - 16
$430(R) / $315(C)


Stetson University
Deland, FL
June 15 - 19
$445(R) / $325(C)
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
June 17 - 21
$400(R) / $290(C)
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
July 5 - 9
$440(R) / $325(C)


Liberty Christian Academy
Lynchburg, VA
July 5 - 9
$425(R) / $320(C)
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
July 11 - 15
$455(R) / $340(C)
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
July 14 - 18
$420(R) / $310(C)


University of California
Riverside, CA
July 17 - 21
$465(R) / $340(C)
University Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
July 21 - 25
$465(R) / $340(C)
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
July 31 - August 4
$475(R) / $360(C)


MACE WORKSHOP at UMASS
Amherst, MA
August 4 and 5
$120(R) / $90(C)

Registration time is specific to each location. This information will be provided in our Check In Packet—available for download from the main page of our website. 

During the Academy, classes are held from 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.  For the best experience students have found that it is better to stay on campus when possible.

 

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TEXTBOOK: THE DYNAMIC DRUM MAJOR
by George N. Parks

The Dynamic Drum Major is filled with pictures, diagrams, and detailed information which is based on over fifteen years of performing and teaching experience. It provides the drum major student with many unique suggestions and pointers on the finer aspects of drum majoring.

Drum Major Academy students will be using The Dynamic Drum Major throughout the course of the Academy for reference and regular reading assignments.

This book, published by C.L. Barnhouse Company, includes chapters on Command and Leadership Development, Parade Technique, Showmanship, The Art of Field Conducting, Specific Field Conducting Suggestions, Advanced Conducting Concepts, The Drum Major Salute, The Mace, Adjudicating the Drum Major, Selection and Training of the Drum Major, The Drum Major's Responsibilities, and Developing the Drum Major Philosophy.

All students are required to bring a copy of The Dynamic Drum Major. Drum Major Academy students will be using
The Dynamic Drum Major throughout the course of the Academy for reference and regular reading assignments.

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Be sure to choose the package below that includes a textbook.
In addition the student will receive the book when the arrive for check–in. It will not be mailed to them.

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Resident_with_Textbook fee includes tuition, meals, housing and "The Dynamic Drum Major" textbook ($19.95 will be added to the Resident fee).
Resident_without_Textbook fee includes tuition, meals, and housing
Commuter_with_Textbook fee includes tuition, lunch, dinner only and "The Dynamic Drum Major" textbook ($19.95 will be added to the Commuter fee).
Commuter_without_Textbook fee includes tuition, lunch and dinner only.

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Beginner Flag: This track of the Colorguard curriculum is structured for the incoming freshman and any student with limited or no experience on any piece of equipment. The focus is placed upon learning the basic fundamentals of spinning and movement.

Advanced Flag: This track is structured for students who are or will be guard captains. The focus is placed on some review of the basics and venturing into the development of more advanced skills.Advanced skills will include, but not be limited to learning a variety of tosses and working on different planes.

Beginner Weapons: This track is structured for veterans of the colorguard, but new to weapons, either rifle or sabre. Students who have used one of the weapon types before will find this track most beneficial by introducing them to the other piece of equipment. The focus is placed upon learning the basic fundamentals.

Advanced Weapons: This track is structured for the all–around veteran of the colorguard. The focus is placed on some review or the basics and venturing into more advanced skills. Advanced skills will include, but not be limited to learning a variety of tosses and working on different planes.

If enrolling in Colorguard Track at the UMASS SUPER DMA, choose specific equipment (flag, rifle or saber) and area (Beginner Flag/Weapon or Advanced Flag/Weapons):

If enrolling in Woodwind/Brass at the UMASS SUPER DMA, what is your instrument:

Those interested in Percussion must contact the Thomas Hannum Mobile Percussion Seminar for registration forms:
Phone: (413) 549-8066. or E-mail: office@percussion.org.
   

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