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Messages - Doug Goodwin
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« on: April 15, 2013, 11:40:30 AM »
The Scottsburg Marching Band is taking applications for a percussion director for the 2012-2013 school year. The marching band competes in ISSMA Class C. The group is rapidly expanding. We fielded 2 concert percussion ensembles this winter season and both groups earned Silver Medals in the TriState circuit. Auditions and training begins soon, so we'll be looking to fill this position quickly. We are also looking for techs with battery and/or front ensemble experience. If interested, email a letter of interest with qualifications/resume' to Doug Goodwin at dgoodwin@scsd2.k12.in.us
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« on: October 22, 2012, 10:37:23 AM »
The Scottsburg Indoor Percussion Ensemble is looking for part or full time percussion techs for the 2012-2013 winter percussion season. The group competes in the concert percussion class, so we are looking for techs with front ensemble and concert percussion experience. The group is rapidly expanding, and could possibly field 2 concert percussion ensembles this season. This position has the potential to develop into a percussion director position in the near future. Auditions and training begins soon, so we'll be looking to fill this position quickly. If interested, email a letter of interest and qualifications to Doug Goodwin at dgoodwin@scsd2.k12.in.us
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« on: May 18, 2012, 05:23:47 PM »
The Scottsburg High School Band of Warriors is looking for a Percussion Director for the 2012 school year. Scottsburg is a 26 time state finalist, and has a strong returning group of percussionists. We are looking for a candidate with a strong competitive drive, that is interested in teaching marching percussion and/or front ensemble. The group regularly rehearses in the evenings, however scheduling of percussion sectionals is flexible. Additional opportunities are available for our winter concert percussion ensemble as well. The pay is competitive and based on experience. Email tjohnston@scsd2.k12.in.us or dgoodwin@scsd2.k12.in.us for more info.
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« on: October 07, 2011, 12:29:15 PM »
Ryan- no offense taken.
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« on: October 07, 2011, 11:10:22 AM »
Matt...the same thing can be said about our government or any organization who runs on the same organizational structure. The equal rights amendment didn't pass on the first attempt. Most believed in the premise of the idea, but couldn't agree on the methods of implementation.
If people are truly passionate about a cause or rule, they should revise and try again. If they are unhappy about the leadership structure they should attempt to change it or run for the positions themselves.
I have this discussion with high school students all of the time. "Don't follow the path of least resistance." It is far easier to sit and complain than it is to leap into action. It is easier to talk about getting better, without acting on that impulse. Everyone wants to be a "talking head" without actually doing something about the issues they speak on. Don't play the role of victim, and say that your opinion doesn't matter. Voice opinions on policies, challenge the status quo, and fight for innovation and change, but do it with dignity and without tearing down others in the process.
As an educator, if have to draw the line on calling out individual bands for doing what is right "within the current rules". It is uncalled for and detremental to the students and their efforts. It is harmful and hurtful, and is no different than someone leaving a negative opinion about another groups performance on any given Satruday.
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« on: October 06, 2011, 12:18:22 PM »
As a director, it is fairly important that we know and understand our own rules and procedures before commenting on fairness issues. It is for this reason that I will not specifically reply to some of the comments within this thread.  I have been away from Indiana for 5 years, and some procedures have changed. District and Regional offers the opportunity for all band directors to apply for late draws, due to student participation in many different sporting activities that concurrently align with the ISSMA schedule. Being new to Scottsburg, I was surprised with the number of students here that are allowed to be in Marching Band and participate in fall sports. We rarely have a rehearsal with every student attending due to the complexity of athletic and band practice/performance/game schedules. This creates its own unique challenge, when planning rehearsals. We do not have a football team here, so many of our male students are involved in Cross Country, Tennis, and Soccer. We also have girls involved in Cross Country and Soccer as well. I've been on the other side of the fence, and have taught bands without athletes. Unfortunately, we live in a society where we all look at what others have or get, and use that as an excuse for our own shortcomings or handicaps. I always remind myself that it is only an advantage, if you allow it to be one. I think we can all agree about what Marching Band does for today's generation of students. I am very happy that this rule is in place, because we would have several students at Scottsburg that wouldn't be afforded the opportutunity to participate otherwise.
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« on: April 01, 2010, 09:31:44 PM »
I completely agree, that both schools have to find common ground quickly. I was a graduate of AHS in 1997, the last class from the downtown building. My first year as a band staff member, was the first consolidated AHS band in the Madison Heights facility. (Thanks Don Hoffmann and David Robbins for that opportunity)
The great thing about music, is that it is a universal language. The kids must learn to appreciate and share each others talents quickly. Everyone needs to remember that there are a ton of ways to do this activity the right way, and be successful. Small changes that may happen are just that, small.
10 years down the road, these changes won't matter. They will be a part of the new traditions. Keep everything in perspective, and understand that united you will succeed, and divided you will fall. Don't fret and lose what could be a grand opportunity to plant the seeds to create what could be an amazing program. I hope that both schools merge together, and find common ground to stand on.
Good luck to you all!
Doug Goodwin
Band Director
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC
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« on: November 13, 2008, 06:30:28 PM »
Thinking both Heritage and Mater Dei would qualify for show bands this year.....both have a lot of singing in them, in fact they sing one of the same songs. I wish marching band would be just that MARCHING, leave the singing to a show choir!
This is a show band...take it from someone who now lives in the south. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_zaJ8NqBQsThis is just one example, please feel free to explore other clips on youtube. You may find, just like marching bands, that they all differ in quality and style.
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« on: October 21, 2008, 07:45:22 AM »
Travel costs are a very real problem for most every group.
This is not going to change. The idea behind district contest is that it is a festival that allows all groups to get feed back from the judging community in a non-competitive context without having to travel too far.(in most cases)
Some groups have no competitive goals and use this show as a educational tool. To eliminate this would fly in the face of what ISSMA is all about-Music Education.
Regionals are a bit different they are used to gain feedback-but to also select groups that are interested in advancing further in the state process.
To me-this is a similar to the process ISSMA uses in Concert band. Group 1 concert bands have the option to not travel very far and still get feedback in Group1-or each group can choose to attend the State qualification site to be considered to move on.
If a group chooses to attempt to move on-the costs have to be considered as part of the process. In my mind any group that wants to participate in the marching band process must understand that cost and travel time is part of the process.
I feel like that ISSMA should select the best sites that will allow each group the best performance possible.
It is not going to be "fair". Groups at the far ends of the state are going to have to travel more-The fact that no stadium exists in the southern part of the state that will provide a great site is a reality.
Semi-States could be placed in different locations around the state and be rotated by class on a yearly basis-for example-Chesterton-Laf. Jeff-and 2 Indy locations-again-no southern site-so a class D band would have to go to Chesterton once every 4 years-to Laf Jeff-once every 4 years-and to Indy twice every 4 years. This will allow groups to plan for that long trip-years in advance to help offset the cost. I see this a an option to having all the Semi-State sites in Indy
Absolutely Todd, I agree with your sentiment 100%. Education should be at the forefront of all of ISSMA's decisions. But I do have to say, that if we can't afford to give materials and instruction to our students, then we are failing them even further. I believe, that with a revamping, Regionals could be used as a similar tool to regionals. You could even change the format to Quarter finals for each 1/4 of of the state, Semi-finals for each half of the state, and Finals for the top 10 bands in the state. You would change the focus, by announcing ratings at Regionals. You would still have the educational goal of recieving a Gold at the first level, and the added goal of reaching the top 5/top 20 in the state if you choose to be competitive. Semi-State's goal would be to get a Gold as well, with an increased score threshold, and to make the top 10, if you choose to be competitive. Then State is just the frosting on the cake, with goals like making the top 5, 3, or Champion depending on your focus. I bring this topic up, only because I care about the long term economic effects that adding an extra week will casue. I grew up in Indiana marching band, but now live in a state where economics is a harsh reality. I'm seeing what we are going through here with cuts and changes to the way we are running state music events. I really hope that I am wrong, for the sake of the marching activity in Indiana. I see these trends developing where I live, with so many similarities and paralells to the way things are developed and run in Indiana. I just hope Indiana can be more proactive, in making sure that desparities aren't developed that tear the ISSMA marching band circuit apart.
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« on: October 19, 2008, 06:56:28 PM »
My band, now this is South Carolina, does their first concert during M.B. season.
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« on: October 19, 2008, 06:28:29 PM »
The semi-state format is the best thing to happen to all of this ISSMA structure. I'm up in the air on elimination of Districts.
Again, very well said. I agree that for entertainment value, seeing the best bands in the state at the same show 2 weeks in a row is VERY EXCITING! But is the cost of this, that is bore by the individual students and programs worth it? If it is, what can be done to alleviate some of the financial burden on the programs in the outer areas of the state. Having draw times for Semi-state based on mileage did a great job of equalizing the total time the kids are away from home, which also balances driver cost. By my calculations, this rule is extrememly helpful and should be kept. But what else can be done?
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« on: October 19, 2008, 06:16:18 PM »
Districts are in everyone's area though, that is one of the points of District. What band has to travel far for District?
Fantastic point. I agree that having a contest in your local area helps keep costs down. I completely agree that we should try and balance driving distances with our ISSMA contests. But if there were one less weekend, that would also help keep the cost down. This is why I recommended having 4 regions, that are not in the Indianapolis area. There has been some discussion recently about bands getting over the fact that contests are held in the Indy area, but I can't help but notice the difference in cost associated with this. I feel terrible for the bands in the outer areas of the state.
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« on: October 19, 2008, 05:48:08 PM »
Before someone says it, I'll apologize for straying away from the district topic, by figuring data for Semi-state. But, it does reinforce the discussion by showing what adding an extra week has done financially to programs. Besides, I started the topic, so maybe that gives me the responsibility of what is considered appropriate for discussion in this column? Not to steal the thunder of any admins.
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« on: October 19, 2008, 05:41:15 PM »
These are all great opinions. I'm just thinking ahead, in a time which is now, where funding and money will dictate what can be done.
I look at the desparity between bands in travel expense. Using the mileage data provided by Adrian H., Let's look at funding for this extra week of competition in the Indy Region for just class C.
Where I teach, we pay $1.35 per mile and $18 an hour for drivers. Lets base this on a 3 bus average for each band.
Here is the formula...(Mileage x 2) x 1.35 = mileage cost.
{(Travel time x 2) + contest time} x $18 = Driver cost
(Mileage cost + Driver cost) x 3 buses = total cost.
estimated incumbered driver time @ per driver rate
Closest-Beech Grove - 9 hours
$162 + $56.38 mileage= $218.38 per bus x 3 = $655.14
Mean-North Harrison - 124.84 miles 9 1/2 hours
$171 + $337.07 mileage = $508.07 per bus x 3 = $1,524.21
Furthest-Heritage Hills - 197.59 miles 10 hours
$180 + $ 533.49 mileage =$713.49 per bus x 3 = $2,140.47
Obviously these are all estimates, and subject to many variables. The desparity between bands in the Indy area and bands further away (est. $1,485.33) can be destructive to some programs. This could be the difference between having a large instructional staff, to having no instructional staff. Multiply this times multiple weekends and it grows exponentially.
This is all just food for thought, from the viewpoint of a band director who has to financially manage his own program. This disparity is pretty close to my staff budget for the year. So, I urge all of you to add this info to your opinions about what is best in the interest of the health of marching bands in the state of Indiana. We may not be able to afford to have this conversation soon.
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