Marching Arts Education Summit

July 21 - 24, 2025 @ West Chester University
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
- Advocacy – Elevate your program’s visibility
- Sound Design – Explore new techniques for an immersive experience
- 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
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
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)
- 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)
- 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
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Commuter $375
Includes: All Workshop Sessions
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Student $150
Includes: All Workshop Sessions (Full-Time College Students)
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Resident (Double Occupancy) $625
Includes: All Workshop Sessions, Double Occupancy Hotel (Breakfast Included)
Early Arrival Available (+$75) -
Resident (Single Occupancy) $850
Includes: All Workshop Sessions, Single Occupancy Hotel (Breakfast Included)
Early Arrival Available (+$150) -
Single-Day Tuition $150
Includes: Single-Day Workshop Attendance