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Crowd pleasing cadences

Crowd pleasing cadences

Jul 25, 2022

Try the pre-bundled Twelve Drumlines Drumming, crowd-pleasing cadences by composer Aaron Hines. This fun and interesting collection of street beats provides you with ultimate flexibility and is sure to get your drumline rocking!

  • Are you looking for music for street cadences? Stand grooves? Pep rallies? The wide variety of length and demand of each cadence will allow you to find the perfect fit for your needs.
  • Do you need a longer, continuous set of music? It's easy to stitch multiple cadences together to extend overall performance lengths.
  • Do you want to find ways to show off your percussion section at any event? These selections are sure to help them get their groove on!
  • Do you want to build the skill level and cohesiveness of your percussion section? The different styles and vocabulary in this collection will motivate and aid in the development of your drumline and percussionists.

Each piece is written for a full marching drumline: snare, tenor, bass, and cymbals. Separate parts for 3, 4, and 5 bass drums are included in the set to fit your specific number of players.

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Looking for Always

Looking for Always

Jul 22, 2022

Learn some adjudication review tips from GPG Music’s Director of Customer Relations Aaron Hines, who founded and coordinates the Northern Nevada Indoor Association (NNIA) and the Sierra Nevada Band Series (SNBS), plus is a heckuvan adjudicator.

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Band camp planning

Band camp planning

Jul 14, 2022

With Band Camp right around the corner, take the time to examine and evaluate your rehearsal plans to get optimal results for your band. We suggest meeting with your staff to establish a list of your band needs of music and visual fundamentals, and determine which specific elements of your show (choreography, prop work, singing) you might want to incorporate early in your band camp rehearsals.

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Hurray for Rachael Cowell

Hurray for Rachael Cowell

Jul 11, 2022

For July, GPG Music honors trumpeter and music educator Rachael Cowell as Band Director of the Month. Band mom Kate Kirkpatrick nominated our honoree for her enthusiasm and dedication as Reno High Director of Bands in Reno, Nev., teaching young people more than music. 

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VIP tix at TBA and DCI

VIP tix at TBA and DCI

Jul 7, 2022
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We have special VIP privileges at both the DCI Southwestern Championship on July 23 and GPG Music Suite at the 2022 DCI World Championship Prelims on Aug 11 at Lucas Oil Stadium —  and we’d like to share with our GPG family.

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Beloved Teacher Signs Off

Beloved Teacher Signs Off

Jul 7, 2022

Virginia Commonwealth University alumni under Dr. Terry Austin’s direction performed Saiai No Sensei composed by Gary P. Gilroy in a retirement concert honoring Austin’s legacy.

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Summer Bundle

Summer Bundle

Jun 23, 2022

Summer Bundle buy one Marching Band Field Show, get on Concert piece half off.

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Six vital tips for band camp

Six vital tips for band camp

Jun 12, 2022

Have you made arrangements for band camp yet? Band camp serves several purposes from giving a refresher for returning marching students and a pre-season education prior to the new season for new students, more time to practice to kids making new friends and experiencing new things. Here are our top tips for a great band camp experience for everyone. 

 

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Maximize your drill purchase

Maximize your drill purchase

Jun 9, 2022

Our professional design team can take your ensemble’s specific instrumentation and re-chart your drill to your exact ensemble size.

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Win tickets to DCI Southwestern Championship

Win tickets to DCI Southwestern Championship

Jun 8, 2022

Are you heading to the Texas Bandmasters Association convention July 21-23, 2022? You can win tickets to the DCI Southwestern Championship on July 23 and GPG Music suite at the 2022 DCI World Championship Prelims on Aug 11 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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