Creekview Drumline Cadence 2013-2014

Creekview Drumline Cadence 2013-2014

By: Jordan Chism

About me• Family is musically inclined

• Drummer/Percussionist for 7-8 years

• Self-taught drum kit player

• Always had an interest in composing music

• Wanted to learn more about the steps involved in creating music

Researched The History of Marching Band1) How marching was introduced2) Why it was being used3) How it became incorporated in music

The research topic helped me…1) Learn more about marching before starting2) Understand how marching was used in 19th

Century3) Become more creative with drum rhythms

Research topic:

Creekview Drumline Cadence 2013-2014

My Product

A signature percussive feature commonly used in Marching

Generally Designed to

1. Excite a football game crowd

2. Allow the drumline to stand out

3. Intimidate opposing team

4. Provide motivation to your team

5. Inspire future drumline members

Always have been very skillful with computers

Enjoy learning how to use new computer software

Eager to become apercussion clinician or songwriter

Why this topic?

Steps:1. Formulate potential drum rhythms & ideas2. Document into Finale Notepad3. Draft more complex rhythms in skeleton.4. Begin audio recording of final draft.5. Begin editing process6. Video record final draft7. Import into Final Cut Pro 78. Edit & Finalize project in Final Cut Pro 7

Creation Process

Creation Process Pictures

Creation Process Pictures (Cont.)

My FacilitatorSam Rusch

• 21 Year old CVDL Alumni

• Percussionist since age 14

• Very familiar with audio & video engineering software

• Extreme commitment and effort towards the creation of anything musical.

Sam helped me by…

What did my facilitator do?

1. Giving me advice on how to properly construct a cadence

2. Forming intricate ideas for rhythms

3. Providing me with standard up-to-date software

4. Teaching me how to run the software

5. Spending numerous hours during the creation & editing processes

Arranging meetings around schedules

Editing Processes Strenuous

Filming Process (Data Loss)

Lack of Self Motivation

Challenges

I learned how to…

1. Handle time with extreme care

2. Create music through new software

3. Record and Edit my own Audio/Video

4. Communicate better with people

5. Begin my career as a drummer

What I learned

Closing StatementsWould I consider pursuing this topic further?

Yes!This project…1. Has been a great opportunity to meet new

people2. Allowed me to witness my future career up close3. Pushed me to be a better musician

Thank you for your time!