Marching Arts Education Summit

July 20 - 23, 2026 @ West Chester University

COMING SOON

2025 SCHEDULE CLICK HERE

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

Elevate Your Craft. Transform Your Program.

Join us this July at West Chester University for the Vivace Productions Marching Arts Education Summit. This immersive, high-impact event brings together nationally renowned clinicians to share cutting-edge strategies and best practices in:

  • Design – Build engaging, effective productions
  • Rehearsal Strategies – Maximize efficiency and student success
  • Culture Development – Strengthen your program’s identity and values
  • Wellness & Mental Health – Support student and staff well-being
  • Advocacy – Elevate your program’s visibility
  • …and so much more!

Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, this summit is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with the tools to take your program to the next level!

 

NOTE: 1-3 Graduate Credits through West Chester University are available – CONTACT US!

Darrin Davis - Broken Arrow HS
Dr. Patricia Cornett - Temple
Bobby Lambert - Wando HS
Dr. Libby Ando - Rowan, Crossmen
Dr. Greg Drane - Penn State
Thom Hannum - DCI & WGI HoF
Dr. Lauren Ryals - DCU
Dr. Frank Tracz - Kansas State University
Mike Bishop - Crown, WCU
Carol Abohatab - WGI HoF
Prof. Chris DeVona - JMU
Dr. Chris Adams - 1st Light Consulting
Ian Flint - Dartmouth
Todd Marcocci - WCU
Dr. Andrew Yozviak - WCU
Dr. Hannah Morrison - WCU
Shannon Berkstresser - G2 Performance
Dr. Adam Gumble - WCU

2025 CLINICIANS

  • Darrin Davis (Director of Bands and Executive Director of Fine Arts –  Broken Arrow HS)
  • Dr. Frank Tracz (Conn-Selmer, Director of Bands, Kansas State University)
  • Thom Hannum (DCI and WGI Hall of Fame)
  • Bobby Lambert (Lambert Leadership, Dynamic Marching, Music for All, Director of Bands – Wando High School)
  • Dr. Trish Cornett (Director of Bands – Temple University) 
  • Carol Abohatab (WGI Hall of Fame Designer and Instructor)
  • Mike Bishop (Sound Designer – Carolina Crown, Mike Bishop Design) 
  • Dr. Gregory Drane (Penn State University Blue Band)
  • Dr. Libby Ando (Brass Caption Manager – Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Rowan University)
  • Chris DeVona (James Madison University, Author “Small Band. Big Sound” GIA)
  • Todd Marcocci (Under the Sun Productions, WCU)
  • Field & Floor FX
  • Ian Flint  (WCU Drill Designer, Dartmouth Schools)
  • Shannon Berkstresser (Designer)
  • Dr. Adam Gumble (Director – WCU INCOMPARABLE Golden Rams Marching Band, Director of Education – Vivace Productions)
  • Dr. Andrew Yozviak (Director of Bands – WCU, Wind Arranger, National Band Association)
  • Dr. Hannah Morrison (Associate Director of Bands, WCU, Interlochen Arts Camp)
  • Dr. Lauren Ryals (Delaware Valley University, WCU)
  • Dr. Christopher Adams (President and CEO – 1st Light Leadership Consulting, Retired Superintendent)
  • and more!!!!

2025 Workshop Fees