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Sit down with the staff and friends of EPIC Percussion to talk about the world of percussion. The latest trends, the dumbest gimmicks, what's happening in marching percussion, drum set, symphonic, and pop culture. We never really know where the conversati


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    Is band a sport? Should the marching arts be competitive? Why is drum line the BEST activity for teens?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 93:21


    Join us as we discuss the trending topic, Is band a sport, and why it doesn't matter. We discuss whether the marching arts should be competitive or not, and why is drumline the best activity for developing life skills? Join in on the conversation on Facebook, Youtube, or where ever you get your podcasts.

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    Are band uniforms corny? Why is the governing body of DCI made up of directors?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 57:43


    The rest of the conversation from last week. Directors, uniforms, and more. Join in on the conversation on Youtube, facebook, or where ever you get your podcasts!

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    Should we be using rosewood marimbas in the marching arts?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 55:43


    This one went long so we split it up for you! Join in on the debate of whether rosewood should be allowed in the marching idiom. Tune in next week to hear the rest of the conversation!

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    How do you recruit for your ensembles? What drumline do you think won but shouldn't have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 71:56


    Join us as we talk about our picks for drumlines who who but shouldn't have. DCI, WGI and DCA. Also listen in on some of the methods we use to recruit for our ensembles. Join in on the conversation on Facebook, Youtube, or where ever you get your podcasts!

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    Do you inspire or are you a hack? And an update from the first Summer Drumline rehearsal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 71:29


    Join us as we talk about our favorite part of the first Summer Drumline rehearsal. This one goes down the rabbit hole! Join in on the conversation on facebook, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcast.

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    How Marc got fired and where you should march this summer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 64:56


    Join us as we discuss our new Summer Drumline program and discuss problems with current circuits and our ideas to fix them. Its gonna be a good one! Join in on the conversation on Facebook, Youtube and wherever you got your podcasts!

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    Building a World Class Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 80:52


    Join us as we sit down with Grant Butters from South County High School as he talks to us about how he built up the indoor program at South County High School to a WGI World Class finalist. Join the conversation on our Facebook, Youtube, and wherever you get your podcasts!

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    Who was the BEST DCI drumline to NOT win in the last decade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 69:43


    Join Marc, Alejandro, and Zach as they debate the best DCI drumline to not take home the percussion title in the last decade. Stick around until the end to hear the exciting news about plans for a summer drumline program.

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    Ruff Times Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 59:21


    The very first episode!! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of making a podcast! We will talk about Drum Corps plans for this summer, dumb products in the percussion world, and lots more! Join in on the discussion where ever you get your Podcasts!

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