Eric Briggs Drum Major Camp Instructor ERIC BRIGGS began playing percussion at an early age, continuing his music education while attending Hoover High School in Glendale, CA. During his time […]
Arturo Castro
Arturo Castro Leadership Camp Instructor ARTURO CASTRO joined the Pacific Crest family in 2012 as a member of the color guard section. After aging out, he served the Pacific Crest […]
Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Marvin “Smitty” Smith Professional Studio Series Drum Set Instructor MARVIN “SMITTY” SMITH was born June 24, 1961 in Waukegan (Illinois). “It was a very natural inclination for me to play […]
Pacific Crest Update – November 2020
Pacific Crest is a recognized leader in the marching arts community. We are here today because of supporters like you. We will survive these harsh times, and we are eager […]
Pacific Crest Campaign to Raise $210,000
Pacific Crest is a recognized leader in the marching arts community. We are here today because of supporters like you. We will survive these harsh times, and we are eager […]
Visual Instruction for Marching Band
AUTHOR: Rudy Ruiz | DATES: May 20, May 27, June 3 | TIME: 6 pm each day
In this three-part training, Pacific Crest Visual Caption Head Rudy Ruiz addresses the art of quality visual instruction. From fundamental principles, to teaching strategies, to finding a teaching job, Rudy addresses all aspects of this subject over three one-hour webinars.
Fundraising Principles for Your Band Boosters
AUTHOR: Stuart Pompel | Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6 pm
Are your band boosters challenged with bringing in donations? Are they looking for ways to make events more profitable? In this training, Pacific Crest CEO Stuart Pompel introduces some of the fundamental principles of nonprofit fundraising, and how they can be applied to make your booster club fundraising more effective — and fun! Stuart has 25 years of success in nonprofit fundraising. See how you can apply his techniques to your own organization.
Establishing Your Teaching Philosophy
AUTHOR: Glen Crosby | DATE: Wednesday, July 22 | TIME: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
In this master class, Pacific Crest’s Program Coordinator and world renowned percussion educator, Glen Crosby, talks about his current teaching philosophy: how his formative experiences shaped his ultimate philosophy, and how he infuses it throughout his teaching.