By: Jordan Chism

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 Band 1)How marching was introduced 2)Why it was being used 3)How it became incorporated in music  The research topic helped me… 1) Learn more about marching before starting 2) Understand how marching was used in 19 th Century 3) Become more creative with drum rhythms

Creekview Drumline Cadence 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 a percussion clinician or songwriter

Steps: 1. Formulate potential drum rhythms & ideas 2. Document into Finale Notepad 3. Draft more complex rhythms in skeleton. 4. Begin audio recording of final draft. 5. Begin editing process 6. Video record final draft 7. Import into Final Cut Pro 7 8. Edit & Finalize project in Final Cut Pro 7

Sam 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… 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

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

Would I consider pursuing this topic further? Yes! This project… 1.Has been a great opportunity to meet new people 2.Allowed me to witness my future career up close 3.Pushed me to be a better musician

Thank you for your time!