Resources for Drum Majors Training The United Spirit Association - Summer training camps held in many of the Western States of the US. Their site also includes information on solo drum major competitions held during the spring. George N. Parks Drum Major Academy - Summer training camps held in many of the Eastern United States of the US. Smith Walbridge Clinics - Summer camps and clinics held at East Illinois University. Performing Arts Marching Band Auxiliary Camp at Michigan State University - Summer drum major camp held at Michigan State University. KU Drum Major Camp - Summer drum major camp held at Kansas University. Arkansas State University Drum Major Camp - Summer Drum Major Camp held at Arkansas State University. International Drum Major Institute (IDMI) in San Diego, California - Private instruction in American Military Baton, plus American, British, and Scottish Mace with a focus on parade competition, solo performance, and Scottish Highland Games. Private Instruction in Northern California - One-on-One instruction is available on a limited basis throughout the year from Rick Wilson. Drum Major styles include field conducting, military baton, and mace. Equipment Peacock's Marching World - Drum major supplies including maces, military batons and accessories. Pipers Cove - Carries kilts and drum major supplies from the UK Dalman and Narborough - UK manufacturer of fine malacca cane maces. Contact by e-mail: sales@dalman.u-net.com Smith Walbridge Band Products - In addition to camps and clinics, Smith Walbridge has an online store for marching band, colorguard and drum major equipment and supplies. Websites Regimental Drum Major Association - The RDMA provides an information clearinghouse to regimental drum majors of pipe and drum, fife and drum, and military bands. This site is highly recommended. PipeBandArticles.com - An extensive collection of free articles with piping and drumming related issues. Some articles are available in multiple languages. This is an excellent resource for people in the Pipe Band world. WorldofPageantry.com - The World of Pageantry is not only the premier internet pageantry arts resource, but a published print Newspaper covering the west coast's marching band, drum corps, color guard and drill team activities. Organizations Regimental Drum Major Association - The RDMA's purpose is preserving the heritage, history, and fellowship of the Drum Major art form by providing information to current and aspiring regimental Drum Majors. Membership is free and is highly recommended. Western Unites States Pipe Band Association - WUSPBA is the governing body for pipe band and solo drum major competitions. Their site also includes information on rules and dress standards. Northern California Band Association - NCBA is one of the major governing bodies for high school band reviews and field shows in Northern California. Their site also lists solo drum major competitions held during the spring. Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association - SCSBOA is one of the major governing bodies for high school band reviews and field shows in Southern California. Drum Corps International - DCI is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps around the globe. Since 1972, DCI has developed into a powerful youth activity with artistic and organizational influence on the world's drum and bugle corps, marching bands, and related activities. Do you know any other resources that should be included in this list? If yes, please send an e-mail along with your recommendations. Copyright ©1985-2007 Richard A. Wilson ALL RIGHTS RESERVED