The Marching Arts Society Podcast

In this episode I interviewed Donnie Ross, the Executive Director, Program Coordinator, and Front Ensemble Arranger for Cap City Percussion and the Percussion Caption Head for the Madison Scouts. We discussed Donnie’s overall approach to Pageantry Design, and how Cap City has developed over the years.

In this episode I interviewed Josh Brickey, the current Battery Caption Head for Rhythm X and the Percussion Caption Head for the Cavaliers. We discussed Josh’s system for building up players throughout a season, as well as how to integrate competition into the culture.

In this episode I interviewed Tim Darbonne. Tim is a World Class visual educator and designer and currently serves as the Visual Caption Head for the Madison Scouts. In this episode we discuss how Tim establishes successful relationships and how he lays out his visual training.

In this episode I interviewed Taylor Rock. Taylor has had an extensive performance career as both a tuba player and a color guard member. In this episode we discuss how Taylor creates his visual curriculum and how to increase maturity in your performance.

In this episode I interviewed Nick Arce. Nick was both the Quad and Snare section leader for the Blue Devils. In this episode we discuss his marching career as well as becoming an effective educator.

In this episode I interviewed Kyle Tsuchiya. Kyle has performed with ensembles such as Broken City and The Bluecoats. In this episode we discuss how to lead ensembles successfully and how to continue performing after aging out.

In this episode I interviewed Josh Brickey. Josh has worked with many World Class organizations and is currently on staff at both Rhythm X and The Cavaliers. In this episode we discuss how Josh runs successful rehearsals and why he chooses to keep his hands in good shape.

In this episode I interviewed Mike Cavanaugh. Mike is from Centerville, Ohio and currently serves as the bass drum tech for Rhythm X. In this episode we discuss how mike created his curriculum for the new MAS Bass Drum Course and broke down his philosophy on technique.

In this episode I interviewed Daniel Recoder. Daniel served as the quad tech. for the Bluecoats from 2014-2019 and is currently a Physical Therapist Assistant in Union City, CA. In this episode we talk through the process of building successful relationships and successful coaching techniques for marching arts educators.

In this episode I interviewed Tom Rarick. Tom is a top tier WGI judge and the percussion arranger for the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. In this episode we discuss Tom's design process and break down the WGI adjudication sheets.