cymbalman
02-22-2005, 03:02 PM
*NOW AVAILABLE*
The best BOOK/DVD cymbal tutorial combo available!!!
We are proud to introduce Cymbal Technique - Basic to Advanced. The newest marching cymbal tutorial full of instruction, notation, tips, techniques, visuals and exercises used by Eddie Capps a 9 year DCI cymbal instructor and the head instructor of the 2003 and 2004 DCI Cymbal Ensemble Champions, as well as the WGI champions of Music City Mystique, Odyssey Percussion Theatre, Georgia Tech, Lassiter High School and the Choctawhatchee High school cymbal line. Using the techniques found in this instructional and fully illustrated book/DVD, you will be able to build your own championship level cymbal line.
Edward Capps, who is the author of this information packed booklet, marched in the cymbal line with Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps for 3 years, and has taught cymbals at Spirit for 8 years. During his time at Spirit he has led the cymbal line to back to back Ensemble Championships. He elevated the status of the cymbal line to a point where they are considered among the leaders of the Corps in the areas of intensity and practice etiquette. He has also instructed at Music City Mystique, Odyssey Percussion Theatre, Jacksonville State University, Georgia Tech, Choctawhatchee High School, Lassiter High School, and various other marching programs in the South-Eastern United States. Edward has also consulted for and been a clinician for many other University and High School cymbal lines.
Here’s what people are saying about Cymbal Technique 101:
"I highly recommend Cymbal Technique 101 to anyone that teaches or plays marching cymbals. Eddie Capps has come up with the most comprehensive book on Marching Cymbals in the market. Clear and concise instructions are found throughout the book along with numerous picture demonstrations. This book is a must have in any band library."
Clint Gillespie
Assistant Director of Bands-Jacksonville State University; Percussion Arranger-Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps; Former Instructor for Carolina Crown and Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps.
" Cymbal Technique 101 is a very thorough introduction to the highly developed world of marching cymbals. Not only does it provide important fundamental information for beginning musicians, but it also details award winning techniques that can be applied by even the most experienced music teachers."
Sean Vega
DCI Tenor Individual title in 1995. 3 DCI championship and 3 DCI high percussion titles. A Blue Devil staff member since 1997. Caption head and arranger for the world-renowned Riverside Community College Marching Tigers. Some of Sean’s teaching credits include the 1999 and 2003 DCI World Championship titles (BD) and the 2002 WGI Independent World title (RCC). A current endorser of Dynasty USA, Vic Firth, Remo, and Xymox Percussion. Sean actively performs, adjudicates, and serves as a clinician for Bands of America, Bowl Games of America, Percussive Arts Society, Drum Corps International, and Drum Corps Europe.
"Hands down this is the best book on the market. From the novice cymbal player, to the advanced cymbal player, no other book covers every aspect when it comes to marching cymbals. We recommend it to anyone who wants to march cymbals at Odyssey."
Shane George
Executive Director of Odyssey Percussion Theatre; a percussion instructor for several ensembles including, Auburn High School, Enterprise High School, Brookwood High School, Collins Hill High School, Pariah Percussion Ensemble and Georgia Tech.
" Cymbal Technique 101 is an excellent guide for the setup of a cymbal program. This book is short and to the point and very helpful at every level. I would recommend it for any program."
Shane Gwaltney
Music City Mystique; Choctawhatchee high school
" Eddie Capps and Andrew Nixon have done a great service for the percussion marching activity by putting together a clear and concise approach to not only technique, but concepts in cymbal ensemble innovation. "
Nick Angeles
Marched Drum Corps from 1980 to 1995 with the Satellites from Leicester, Ma, the Spartans from N.H., Boston Crusaders, Santa Clara Vanguard, Star of Indiana and the Blue knights. Solo snare drummer with "Brass theater featuring the Canadian Brass" He was a lead in the hit Tony and Emmy award winning Broadway show, "Blast!". Individual Snare Drum World Champion in 1992. Currently, he is the Percussion Caption Head for The Spirit of J.S.U. and also BOA two time finalists, Kennesaw Mountain H.S.
Please visit www.cymbaltechnique.com for ordering information
**Please ask your webmaster to add my site to your music related links on your bands website. **
The best BOOK/DVD cymbal tutorial combo available!!!
We are proud to introduce Cymbal Technique - Basic to Advanced. The newest marching cymbal tutorial full of instruction, notation, tips, techniques, visuals and exercises used by Eddie Capps a 9 year DCI cymbal instructor and the head instructor of the 2003 and 2004 DCI Cymbal Ensemble Champions, as well as the WGI champions of Music City Mystique, Odyssey Percussion Theatre, Georgia Tech, Lassiter High School and the Choctawhatchee High school cymbal line. Using the techniques found in this instructional and fully illustrated book/DVD, you will be able to build your own championship level cymbal line.
Edward Capps, who is the author of this information packed booklet, marched in the cymbal line with Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps for 3 years, and has taught cymbals at Spirit for 8 years. During his time at Spirit he has led the cymbal line to back to back Ensemble Championships. He elevated the status of the cymbal line to a point where they are considered among the leaders of the Corps in the areas of intensity and practice etiquette. He has also instructed at Music City Mystique, Odyssey Percussion Theatre, Jacksonville State University, Georgia Tech, Choctawhatchee High School, Lassiter High School, and various other marching programs in the South-Eastern United States. Edward has also consulted for and been a clinician for many other University and High School cymbal lines.
Here’s what people are saying about Cymbal Technique 101:
"I highly recommend Cymbal Technique 101 to anyone that teaches or plays marching cymbals. Eddie Capps has come up with the most comprehensive book on Marching Cymbals in the market. Clear and concise instructions are found throughout the book along with numerous picture demonstrations. This book is a must have in any band library."
Clint Gillespie
Assistant Director of Bands-Jacksonville State University; Percussion Arranger-Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps; Former Instructor for Carolina Crown and Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps.
" Cymbal Technique 101 is a very thorough introduction to the highly developed world of marching cymbals. Not only does it provide important fundamental information for beginning musicians, but it also details award winning techniques that can be applied by even the most experienced music teachers."
Sean Vega
DCI Tenor Individual title in 1995. 3 DCI championship and 3 DCI high percussion titles. A Blue Devil staff member since 1997. Caption head and arranger for the world-renowned Riverside Community College Marching Tigers. Some of Sean’s teaching credits include the 1999 and 2003 DCI World Championship titles (BD) and the 2002 WGI Independent World title (RCC). A current endorser of Dynasty USA, Vic Firth, Remo, and Xymox Percussion. Sean actively performs, adjudicates, and serves as a clinician for Bands of America, Bowl Games of America, Percussive Arts Society, Drum Corps International, and Drum Corps Europe.
"Hands down this is the best book on the market. From the novice cymbal player, to the advanced cymbal player, no other book covers every aspect when it comes to marching cymbals. We recommend it to anyone who wants to march cymbals at Odyssey."
Shane George
Executive Director of Odyssey Percussion Theatre; a percussion instructor for several ensembles including, Auburn High School, Enterprise High School, Brookwood High School, Collins Hill High School, Pariah Percussion Ensemble and Georgia Tech.
" Cymbal Technique 101 is an excellent guide for the setup of a cymbal program. This book is short and to the point and very helpful at every level. I would recommend it for any program."
Shane Gwaltney
Music City Mystique; Choctawhatchee high school
" Eddie Capps and Andrew Nixon have done a great service for the percussion marching activity by putting together a clear and concise approach to not only technique, but concepts in cymbal ensemble innovation. "
Nick Angeles
Marched Drum Corps from 1980 to 1995 with the Satellites from Leicester, Ma, the Spartans from N.H., Boston Crusaders, Santa Clara Vanguard, Star of Indiana and the Blue knights. Solo snare drummer with "Brass theater featuring the Canadian Brass" He was a lead in the hit Tony and Emmy award winning Broadway show, "Blast!". Individual Snare Drum World Champion in 1992. Currently, he is the Percussion Caption Head for The Spirit of J.S.U. and also BOA two time finalists, Kennesaw Mountain H.S.
Please visit www.cymbaltechnique.com for ordering information
**Please ask your webmaster to add my site to your music related links on your bands website. **