2025 Virtual Camp - June 23-27th 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
Group Sessions – Private Sessions – Individual Coaching – Tutorial Library
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What is Flair Drum Major Academy?
Flair Drum Major Academy is a virtual training for aspiring and experienced drum majors of all levels.
Welcome to the Flair Drum Major Academy, where leadership, artistry, and precision converge to elevate high school marching bands to new heights! We understand the challenges that high schoolers face with busy schedules, and that’s why we’ve crafted an affordable academy that seamlessly fits into your students’ lives.
At the Flair Drum Major Academy, we take pride in offering a unique learning experience led by a seasoned music director with years of drum major expertise. Our commitment is to empower aspiring drum majors, providing them with the skills and confidence needed to lead their marching bands with flair.
Join us at the Flair Drum Major Academy and unlock the full potential of your students as they embark on a transformative journey of musical leadership. Together, let’s set the stage for unparalleled performances and unforgettable moments on the marching field!
How can our academy help you, as a director?
We can provide your drum majors with the confidence and conducting abilities to be successful leaders for your marching season and beyond.
We know ensemble directors have extreme schedules and burdens. Don’t worry. We can ease some of the stresses of marching band by providing you with strong leaders who can confidently command and conduct at a moment’s notice. Your drum majors will also come to band camp fully prepared to handle their duties and be ready to assist others as needed.
You should consider our academy for your students if you are looking for any of the following for your drum majors…
Conducting Basics
Personal posture, body language, and overall visual presentation
Basic Patterns
Four-Four (4/4), Three-Four (3/4), Two-Four (2/4), Six-Eight (6/8)
Musicality
Dyamics, Cues, Holds, Releases, Timing, Facial Expressions and Gestures to convey energy
Classical Style Basics
A raised on-field conducting style - useful if you have your drum majors off podium
Score Study
Understanding and implementing different conducting techniques
Arm Swings
Embellishment often added to heighten musical entrances or performed during drum breaks
Group Commands
Used for bringing the ensemble to "attention," "detail," or "horns up"
Salute Basics
A ceremonial gesture performed as a sign of respect or acknowledgment.
Leadership
Confidence, communication, assisting with rehearsals
Problem Solving
How to respond ensemble phasing/timing, unexpected challenges or changes
Uniformity
Learning how to conduct as one unit if there are several drum majors
Creativity
Embellishing musical moments to create a visually interesting conducting performance
When is the virtual academy?
Live training in 2025 takes place on June 23-27th from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET.
Can’t attend the live sessions? Don’t worry! Students can access the replays at their convenience! Students can participate from anywhere, from the living room to the backyard! The only thing you need is the internet and your favorite web browser.
What are the advantages of a virtual environment?
- Affordable
- Safe environment
- No scheduling conflicts
- Trainings can be completed live, or at your own convenience
- Learn from a music educator & former collegiate-level drum major
- Personal feedback via “homework” after each session
What's included when I enroll?
- 5-day live training with access to replays
- Access to tutorial videos featuring the basics for patterns, musicality, Classical style, the Star Spangled Banner, arm swings, and more!
- Certificate of completion
- Flair Drum Major Academy T-Shirt
- An option to enroll in Flair+, our private training session (see details below)
How much is enrollment?
Enrollment in our academy is $225/student.
Want a private session with just your drum majors?
After camp has concluded, we offer additional private sessions with single schools to work on their individual show music, answer additional questions, and address conducting techniques in a private setting. These sessions are called Flair+ sessions.
Flair+ comes highly recommended by our former directors and their students. Flair+ sessions give your students a 60-minute private session with our director. We will work on your school’s show music and map out important musical aspects to highlight and how to best execute those sections. Additionally, we will continue to address questions, techniques, and uniformity in these private sessions.
Your school can book up to four Flair+ sessions. (We recommend a session per song. If your school has a show with three songs, we would suggest booking three Flair+ sessions.)
Flair+ sessions are $100/school and have limited availability.
“The Flair+ Sessions are worth their weight in GOLD! I highly recommend every director take advantage of these sessions. Christine did private Flair+ Sessions with my students and they got one-on-one coaching on OUR show music. My drum majors came back inspired and ready to lead.”
About the Founder
Christine Sarvey | Music Educator
Since I was a drum major of the Beast of the East, the IUP Marching Band, I have had the pleasure of instructing private drum major camps. I have been instructing such camps since 2008, have a Masters in Music Education, and have taught instrumental lessons for 20+ years. The thousands of students I have reached have ranged from preschoolers to the collegiate level.
My favorite part about summer, besides the warm weather?!? Drum Major camp! I am very excited to extend my reach past local schools and impact schools around the United States. I hope you will join me this year as we bring top-notch training to drum majors in a way that will better suit their schedule, needs, and help them develop into future leaders!
What directors are saying about past drum major camps…
“Christine’s passion and dedication to the art of drum major instruction serves as a source of inspiration for her students.”
“I never have to worry about how prepared my drum majors are from year to year, that’s why we keep sending them to work with Christine!”
“Christine is the real deal. My drum majors are always prepared for camp with technique, score preparation, and a great attitude year after year.”
“Christine’s leadership skills, work-ethic and discipline are among the highest in the field.”
“My students show up to the first day of band camp ready to conduct the whole show!”
“Christine is a fun and energetic teacher with a strong background in various marching band conducting techniques. She really gets my drum majors ready to lead us through the season!”
What students are saying…
“Christine is a gracious instructor that challenged me each day of camp to reach my full potential. After camp with Christine, I felt fully prepared to lead my band in the marching band season ahead of me!”
“Christine is a welcoming and dedicated teacher! I also really appreciated her ability to be flexible and the fun we were able to have while also learning and preparing for the upcoming season! “
“Christine puts her passion for music and education into everything she does. From helping create routines, teaching new patterns, and working with me to perfect my skills, she was dedicated and patient through every step. It was a privilege and a blessing to work with such a talented and kind individual to become a drum major. I highly recommend training with Christine. Your confidence and skill will advance, not only as a person but also as a musician and drum major.”