Schedule

Saturday, August 10, 2012 9am-11pm

9:00-9:30 a.m. Sign in
9:30-9:40 a.m. Dan Acheson DCI Welcome
9:40-9:50 a.m. Michael Butera, NAfME Welcome
9:50-10:00 a.m. Eric Martin, Music For All Welcome
10:00-10:30 a.m. Fran Kick
10:30-11:00 a.m. George Hopkins
11:00-11:30 a.m. Gary Markham and John Phillips
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Michael Cesario
12:00-12:30 p.m. Wrap-up with Fran Kick
12:30-1:00 p.m. Behind the scenes stadium walk through tour
1:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
2:00-11:00 p.m. Reserved seats to watch DCI Semi-Finals

Location

Lucas Oil Stadium
500 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225
www.lucasoilstadium.com

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Registration

RSVP required to attend as space is limited and only offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by e-mailing Susie Ferreira at with all the following information:

First and last name
Phone number
E-mail address
Name of college/university you are attending
Music Ed. Faculty contact first + last name with e-mail

Please RSVP as soon as possible. Your receipt via e-mail confirmation will guarantee your registration. For more information call 1-317-275-1233.

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Reviews

Matt McComb
Music Education Major

The programs at both the Grand Nationals Semi-Finals and the DCI Semi-Finals were great. Being in a room with music educators and marching music fans alike was a fun experience. Being able to talk and share ideas with people from across the country was truly awesome. As a future music educator about to graduate in eight short months, I feel that I gained a great deal of knowledge and information that will help me in the field. Furthermore, the networking connections I have made through different people in different places are something I will cherish. I feel that these two experiences were a phenomenal way to getting future music educators in one room to discuss the topic of the future.

Michael Baum
Music Education Major

I had a wonderful time at the free DCI Semi-Finals symposium for music education majors! It was a great way to meet new people and get a behind the scenes look at how a DCI show works!

Lila
Music Education Major

The DCI Semifinals event was an amazing experience! I learned so much inspirational information about visual manipulation and planning a show. I am currently in the process of applying for drum corps internships as a result of this AWESOME day. If you have the chance to go, you need to take it.

Gary Hall, Music Faculty
Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, Wyoming

My students felt that the entire BOA Grand Nationals weekend experience was of tremendous educational value. In fact, a quick show of hands indicated that the entire instrumental music class is planning on attending again. The overwhelming response was absolutely positive!

Marshall Kimball, Music Professor
Marietta College, Ohio

I took my Marching Band Techniques class to this event last year. it was extremely worthwhile and educational for all my music education students. From the presentations to the performances of the bands, my students were able to accumulate information that will help them in their future careers as instrumental music educators. I am pleased this opportunity is being given again. It takes the classroom into a very practical arena.

Jessica Metzger
Music Education Major

The Grand Nationals Semi-Finals as well as the DCI Semi-Finals Experiences for college students majoring in music education were probably the most exciting and educational days of my college career to date. All the speakers were great and very motivational. Getting to know other music education majors was also another aspect I enjoyed. It was an overall fantastic experience.