Presentation of the first Italian Handbook of Visual Techniques
For the first time, an Italian handbook of visual techniques has been written voor marching band and drum corps. The handbook will be presented on 19th April.
With the aim of promoting the technical development of the Italian groups, the Italian Marching Show Bands Association is committed to sustaining the organization of information and training courses for all the groups in the industry. Within this large project is the presentation of the first 'Handbook of Visual Techniques for Marching Band and Drum & Bugle Corps' written by Nicola Esposito, visual caption head and drill designer of Mosson (Vicenza - Italy) and Visual Tech of Colt Cadets (Dubuque - Iowa).
The manual will be presented Friday, 19th April at the headquarters of Brianza Parade Band to Veduggio, in Viale Segantini. "In this book I put everything I have learned over the years of experience on the field, both as a musician and as an instructor. Through the techniques taught to me by my instructors, I've added strategies and teaching methods learnt by many kids to which I had the honor to teach. My first instructors are always my students", says Nicola.
Specifically, the manual addresses all the visual issues of a drum corps or a marching band: stretching, breathing, posture, body movements, the different marching styles now existing and marching exercises designed to improve the specific style chosen by each group. "My hope is that the Italian groups can increasingly believe in their potential, intensifying their work and commitment", Nicola adds. "I can confidently say that the average age of the Italian groups is one of the lowest in Europe, so it's logical to expect energy, passion, fresh ideas and desire to grow by them."
The handbook is available without a charge. "I wrote this book and gift it to anyone who asks, because as I received for free, in the past, a lot of opportunities and knowledges", Nicola explains. "I also want to have the honor to give for free my knowledges to the Italian young people who love this marching world, with the hope that they can do it always better."
Mosson at DCE Championships 2011 - © Drum Corps Media
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