creekview drumline cadence 2013-2014
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Creekview Drumline Cadence 2013-2014. By: Jordan Chism. About me. Family is musically inclined Drummer/Percussionist for 7-8 years Self-taught drum kit player Always had an interest in composing music Wanted to learn more about the steps involved in creating music. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Creekview Drumline Cadence 2013-2014
By: Jordan Chism
About me• Family is musically inclined
• Drummer/Percussionist for 7-8 years
• Self-taught drum kit player
• Always had an interest in composing music
• Wanted to learn more about the steps involved in creating music
Researched The History of Marching Band1) How marching was introduced2) Why it was being used3) How it became incorporated in music
The research topic helped me…1) Learn more about marching before starting2) Understand how marching was used in 19th
Century3) Become more creative with drum rhythms
Research topic:
Creekview Drumline Cadence 2013-2014
My Product
A signature percussive feature commonly used in Marching
Generally Designed to
1. Excite a football game crowd
2. Allow the drumline to stand out
3. Intimidate opposing team
4. Provide motivation to your team
5. Inspire future drumline members
Always have been very skillful with computers
Enjoy learning how to use new computer software
Eager to become apercussion clinician or songwriter
Why this topic?
Steps:1. Formulate potential drum rhythms & ideas2. Document into Finale Notepad3. Draft more complex rhythms in skeleton.4. Begin audio recording of final draft.5. Begin editing process6. Video record final draft7. Import into Final Cut Pro 78. Edit & Finalize project in Final Cut Pro 7
Creation Process
Creation Process Pictures
Creation Process Pictures (Cont.)
My FacilitatorSam Rusch
• 21 Year old CVDL Alumni
• Percussionist since age 14
• Very familiar with audio & video engineering software
• Extreme commitment and effort towards the creation of anything musical.
Sam helped me by…
What did my facilitator do?
1. Giving me advice on how to properly construct a cadence
2. Forming intricate ideas for rhythms
3. Providing me with standard up-to-date software
4. Teaching me how to run the software
5. Spending numerous hours during the creation & editing processes
Arranging meetings around schedules
Editing Processes Strenuous
Filming Process (Data Loss)
Lack of Self Motivation
Challenges
I learned how to…
1. Handle time with extreme care
2. Create music through new software
3. Record and Edit my own Audio/Video
4. Communicate better with people
5. Begin my career as a drummer
What I learned
Closing StatementsWould I consider pursuing this topic further?
Yes!This project…1. Has been a great opportunity to meet new
people2. Allowed me to witness my future career up close3. Pushed me to be a better musician
Thank you for your time!