Marching Arts Education Summit

VIVACE Marching Arts Education Summit

July 21 - 24, 2025 @ West Chester University

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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:

  • Program 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
  • Branding, Marketing & Advocacy – Elevate your program’s visibility
  • Sound Design – Explore new techniques for an immersive experience
  • Adjudication – Gain insight into the judging process
  • Staff Training – Build and empower your instructional team
    …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: Graduate credit through West Chester University is available – CONTACT US

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2025 Education Summit Registration Form

2025 Marching Arts Education Summit Clinicians

  • Darrin Davis (Director of Bands and Executive Director of Fine Arts –  Broken Arrow HS) 
  • 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) 
  • Mike Bishop (Sound Designer – Carolina Crown, Mike Bishop Design) 
  • 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)
  • Adam Gumble (Director – WCU INCOMPARABLE Golden Rams Marching Band, Director of Education – Vivace Productions)
  • Andrew Yozviak (Director of Bands – WCU, Wind Arranger, National Band Association)
  • Lauren Ryals (Delaware Valley University, WCU)
  • Dr. Christopher Adams (President and CEO – 1st Light Leadership Consulting, Retired Superintendent)
  • Michael Pettis (Assistant Director of Bands – The College of New Jersey, 2024 Bluecoats Fellow)

and more!!!!

2025 Workshop Fees