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MARCHING ARTS
MARCHING ARTS
A non-profit governing body for modern senior, or all-age, drum and bugle corps in North America. It is the counterpart of Drum Corps International (DCI) which governs junior drum corps. It sanctions competitions during the summer season, certifies the judges for its competitions, maintains and enforces the rules of the DCA activity, and conducts its annual championship during the Labor Day weekend. The organization is headquartered in South Orange, New Jersey. The current president is Allen Buell.
Formed in 1972, is the non-profit governing body for junior drum and bugle corps in the U.S. and Canada. Junior corps are composed of members 21 years of age and younger. DCI is composed of member corps who have earned their membership through competition. It is responsible for developing and enforcing the rules of competition and is the sanctioning body for junior corps competitions. DCI is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its Board of Directors is composed primarily of directors of the member corps. The stated purpose of a DCI corps is "...to provide a life changing experience for youth through the art of marching music performance." The DCI competitive summer tour, consisting of DCI-sanctioned competitions throughout the United States, culminates in August with the week-long DCI World Championships.
The always popular Mighty St. Joe's Alumni Drum Corps practices right here in Le Roy at the WSS! A wonderful supporter of our Le Roy Marching Knights, this drum corps always strives to entertain the crowd.
New York State Percussion Circuit (NYSPC)
The NYSPC was established to provide percussion ensembles of every level the opportunity to improve and perform. The best interests of each musician is of paramount importance. Good musicianship, sportsmanship and skill improvement are the goals of the NYSPC.
Winter Guard International (WGI)
A visual performing arts organization that hosts regional and national competitions for color guard (known as winter guard) and indoor percussion ensembles. Contests are held in the U.S. and Canada. WGI headquarters is located in Dayton, Ohio. Emerging from the indoor color guard activity, WGI was founded in San Francisco, California in 1977 by Don Angelica from New Jersey, Shirlee Whitcomb from Southern California, Stanley Knaub from Seattle, Washington, Bryan Johnston from Chicago, Illinois, Marie Czapinski from Chicago, Illinois, and Lynn Lindstrom from Arlington Heights, Illinois. Together they created the first division of WGI, the color guard division. The second division, indoor percussion, would not be established until 1992. The third division, winds, was established in 2014. WGI was created as a competitive vehicle for the performing arts. The organization sets standardized rules and criteria, provides educational clinics and resources, and manages competitions on a regional, national, and international scale.
MUSIC/INSTRUMENT COMPANIES & VENDORS
MUSIC/INSTRUMENT COMPANIES & VENDORS
Atlas Music is located in Webster, NY and is one of three main instrument and music suppliers for the Le Roy CSD Music Department. They have a representative who calls on both the WSS & Jr./Sr. High on Fridays. If you should need anything, please contact them and it can be delivered on a Friday or if you have an instrument in need of repair, please get it to Mr. N by Friday if you would like it to go to Atlas Music.
Bach Brass Instruments are some of the finest in the world. Surf around this site to learn more about their entire line of quality instruments and some history regarding their creation!
Cadence Music is located in Westmar Plaza (near Tinseltown), and has a wide variety of percussion equipment for sale from drum sets to dumbeks! The staff is knowledgeable and their prices are competitive, but as always, shop around!
Another great place to find that new percussion toy to add to your collection. Their staff is very friendly and their prices are competitive. Perhaps you'll find a great percussion gift for that special red-headed band director's birthday! ;)
Mapex Drum Company makes a fine line of drum sets available for purchase at many fine music stores. Le Roy CSD currently owns three Mapex drum sets and they are great. A wonderful combination of affordability and quality!
Music & Arts Center is located in East Rochester, NY and is one of three main instrument and music suppliers for the Le Roy CSD Music Department. They have a representative who calls on both the WSS & Jr./Sr. High on Wednesdays. If you should need anything, please contact them and it can be delivered on a Wednesday or if you have an instrument in need of repair, please get it to Mr. N by Wednesday if you would like it to go to Music & Arts Center.
Pearl Drums are simply some of the best the world has to offer. I myself play on a Pearl drum set from 1982! There site is full of great drum related information, history and guidance. If you are serious about drumming and want a high quality set at reasonable prices, check em' out!
Roxy's Music is located right around the corner in Batavia, NY. While they do not have a representative who calls upon our schools, they are located nearby if you are in need of last minute music supplies. They also offer repair services if your instrument has been rented through their store.
Sabian cymbal company was founded in 1981 in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada by Robert Zildjian, son of Avedis Zildjian III, the head of the Avedis Zildjian Company. Family tradition had it that the head of the company would only pass its secrets down to the oldest son, but Avedis III gave the information to both his sons, Armand and Robert. This led to a family feud and a legal squabble, resulting in Robert leaving Zildjian to form the rival Sabian company. Robert Zildjian formed the word "Sabian" from the two first letters of the names of his three children Sally, Billy and Andy. Sabian cymbals have a remarkable sound and continue to be a world leader in quality and production. Check out all the educational information on this site, look at the list of professional artists and organizations who use Sabian cymbals, or check out "the vault" where you can hear different Sabian cymbals!
Selmer instrument company has long been a world leader for high quality instruments, manufacturing everything from clarinets to oboes to saxophones. This site is chaulk full of history, information, artist interviews and educational content!
Steve Weiss Music is one stop shopping for any and all percussion equipment needs. Their prices are great, but their customer service isn't the best. Regardless, you will find anything you need and get it delivered quick!
Vic Firth Percussion was founded by its name sake...Mr. Vic Firth, who is a former principal timpanist with the Boston Symphony. Vic Firth is the world leader in percussion sticks and mallets production and sales and the quality speaks for itself. More importantly, check this site out for TONS of educational material, including rudiment practice guides, videos and interviews with the world's foremost authorities in ALL areas of percussion!
Yamaha pretty much runs the world I think! Can you think of something that Yamaha doesn't make! Their instrument line encompasses everything you can think of, range in quality from beginner to professional and all at a reasonable price. Their site isn't the most exciting in the world, but cool to check out none the less!
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL
Mr. Nordhausen's YouTube Channel
Hello and welcome to my channel of what I hope to be a place where you can learn some wind instrument literature, percussion techniques, performance tips, literature and more! I am a musician, educator, percussionist, clinician and adjudicator by trade and love working with students of all ages. Thanks and happy music making!
All of Mr. N's students know how much he loves time and more importantly...keeping time with a metronome! If you still don't own one of your own, then use this link. So long as your computer has speakers, you will be able to set this metronome and hear it click for you.
WOW! This is an amazing site! EVERYONE needs to check this out. You can get help understanding music and music theory from the VERY beginning level to advanced. Very easy to use and navigate. Come here with questions and if you still need further clarification come ask Mr. N and we'll use the site together!
Can't figure out that weird Italian word in your music? Come to this site! This is an online music dictionary that is very comprehensive. If you can't find the translation here, then the word doesn't really exist! Nah, just kidding. If you can't find the definition to a word or phrase, come ask Mr. N!
Wow! What a great site! This site is provided by the Public Broadcast Service and is all about the Jazz genre of music. There are interactive instruments to play, games, biographies of Jazz Masters and a blog where you can write about yourself and your jazz experiences. Check this site out!
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
Genesee-Wyoming Music Educators Association (GWMEA)
GWMEA is the governing body of music educators for Alexander, Attica, Batavia, Byron-Bergen, Elba, Le Roy, Oakfield-Alabama, Pembroke, Pavilion, & Wyoming Central School Districts. This group affords students of Genesee-Wyoming counties the opportunity to participate in solo festivals, all-county festivals and scholarships.
Here it is kiddos; the most important and informative site of them all! The Le Roy Music Boosters website will keep you updated with all the latest and greatest news, dates and happenings of the entire Le Roy CSD music department! Check it out and visit often!
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
To advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. Through its many programs, activities, publications, and conferences, MENC addresses all aspects of music education and works to ensure that every student will have access and exposure to a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction.
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)
The mission of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) is to advocate and improve the education in music of all people in New York by promoting appropriate music activities and programs in the schools and communities of New York State. Le Roy CSD is a participating member of NYSSMA, as is our county association, GWMEA.
The Percussive Arts Society is the world's largest percussion organization and is considered the central source for information and networking for percussionists and drummers of all ages. Established in 1961 as a non-profit, music service organization, their mission is to promote percussion education, research, performance and appreciation throughout the world. Today, they are 9,000-members strong with 50 chapters located across the United States, and an additional 24 chapters outside the United States.
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