@stoicdrummer.bsky.social
Percussion instructor, writer, and arranger, Drum Corps driver, Patriots fan and most importantly the father to the greatest son on the planet!
Post DCI tour depression is real. However, in my situation, I return and immediately jump into teaching percussion so the depression doesn't hit immediately or all at once. Not sure if this is better or if I would rather get it all over at once.
August 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Post DCI tour depression is real. However, in my situation, I return and immediately jump into teaching percussion so the depression doesn't hit immediately or all at once. Not sure if this is better or if I would rather get it all over at once.
It is always a weird feeling getting back from Drum Corps tour and adjusting to "real life", even though I go straight into teaching percussion at high school. Everything just feels off for a few days.
August 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It is always a weird feeling getting back from Drum Corps tour and adjusting to "real life", even though I go straight into teaching percussion at high school. Everything just feels off for a few days.
Finally back home after a long, but short, drum corps season spent with the Blue Devils.
August 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Finally back home after a long, but short, drum corps season spent with the Blue Devils.
Now that the line is set, I have started writing the music for the show next year. This is one of my favorite parts, trying to write music that is challenging for them, but not too much, but still sounds good with the winds.
May 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Now that the line is set, I have started writing the music for the show next year. This is one of my favorite parts, trying to write music that is challenging for them, but not too much, but still sounds good with the winds.
Was able to finally tell the kids the results of their audition. Only had one who was upset with his results, but was able to show him why he earned his score. I hope I was able to motivate him to keep working harder. He has made progress, I don't want it to stop.
May 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Was able to finally tell the kids the results of their audition. Only had one who was upset with his results, but was able to show him why he earned his score. I hope I was able to motivate him to keep working harder. He has made progress, I don't want it to stop.
I feel bad for the kids when it takes a few days to post the decision from an audition. But it is also a good thing when we have to discuss the options. I don't like any audition where it is simple to make placements.
May 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I feel bad for the kids when it takes a few days to post the decision from an audition. But it is also a good thing when we have to discuss the options. I don't like any audition where it is simple to make placements.
I am getting ready to judge our percussion auditions for next year's marching band. I am nervous for the kids. I hope they do well!
May 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I am getting ready to judge our percussion auditions for next year's marching band. I am nervous for the kids. I hope they do well!
While in Dayton, I saw quite a few performances that were incredible. My favorite though, I have to say was George Mason University.
May 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
While in Dayton, I saw quite a few performances that were incredible. My favorite though, I have to say was George Mason University.
Spent the past few weeks out with Thesis Percussion at WGI finals in Dayton, then back to Concord for the last Blue Devil camp before move ins. The fun, exciting, but also busy time of the season is starting up!
May 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Spent the past few weeks out with Thesis Percussion at WGI finals in Dayton, then back to Concord for the last Blue Devil camp before move ins. The fun, exciting, but also busy time of the season is starting up!
Im listening to the Crime in Sports podcast and these Evel Knieval (sp?) episodes are crazy!
April 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Im listening to the Crime in Sports podcast and these Evel Knieval (sp?) episodes are crazy!
I do not know why it is so hard for me to remember to post here more often. I am a creature of habit I guess. I am really trying to make this platform more of a priority.
March 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I do not know why it is so hard for me to remember to post here more often. I am a creature of habit I guess. I am really trying to make this platform more of a priority.
I am taking part in the national retail blackout today.
But I also need to get a few things because I severely lack in the "planning ahead" department.
Does dollar tree, family dollar and dollar general count as major retailers?? Or are those regional?
But I also need to get a few things because I severely lack in the "planning ahead" department.
Does dollar tree, family dollar and dollar general count as major retailers?? Or are those regional?
February 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I am taking part in the national retail blackout today.
But I also need to get a few things because I severely lack in the "planning ahead" department.
Does dollar tree, family dollar and dollar general count as major retailers?? Or are those regional?
But I also need to get a few things because I severely lack in the "planning ahead" department.
Does dollar tree, family dollar and dollar general count as major retailers?? Or are those regional?
In other TV show opinions... I am somewhere in late season two and early season three of Better Call Saul and honestly, I am more interested in Mike's character than Jimmy's. The show would be better with less of Jimmy and more of Mike. I am not sure how much longer I am going to be able to watch.
February 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In other TV show opinions... I am somewhere in late season two and early season three of Better Call Saul and honestly, I am more interested in Mike's character than Jimmy's. The show would be better with less of Jimmy and more of Mike. I am not sure how much longer I am going to be able to watch.
I am now one episode into the extra season of Dexter, where he is up north. I am not completely sold on it yet. I will watch at least one more episode, I WANT it to be good... but after the original 'final' season, I am not sure that they should have made another.
February 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I am now one episode into the extra season of Dexter, where he is up north. I am not completely sold on it yet. I will watch at least one more episode, I WANT it to be good... but after the original 'final' season, I am not sure that they should have made another.
I finished the Young Dexter series yesterday. I forget what it is actually called... maybe New Blood? Or is that the one where he is a lumberjack? Anyway, I really enjoyed it. It was as good as the original series, in my opinion.
February 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I finished the Young Dexter series yesterday. I forget what it is actually called... maybe New Blood? Or is that the one where he is a lumberjack? Anyway, I really enjoyed it. It was as good as the original series, in my opinion.
I’ve accepted a position with a JUCO football team doing analytics and media. I’m really excited about this opportunity, but also a bit nervous.
February 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’ve accepted a position with a JUCO football team doing analytics and media. I’m really excited about this opportunity, but also a bit nervous.
I hate the fact that the news is so depressing everyday that I just simply want to tune it out.
I think that is part of the plan for Republicans now. Make the average person not pay attention to what is going on…
I think that is part of the plan for Republicans now. Make the average person not pay attention to what is going on…
February 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I hate the fact that the news is so depressing everyday that I just simply want to tune it out.
I think that is part of the plan for Republicans now. Make the average person not pay attention to what is going on…
I think that is part of the plan for Republicans now. Make the average person not pay attention to what is going on…
It can be difficult to be productive when you have ADHD. There is so much I want to get done today, but I can’t make myself start anything!
January 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It can be difficult to be productive when you have ADHD. There is so much I want to get done today, but I can’t make myself start anything!
Anyone join RedBook? I can’t figure out how to make a text only post on there.
January 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Anyone join RedBook? I can’t figure out how to make a text only post on there.
Getting tired of supporting platforms whose owners support Trump. Not sure who owns this platform…
January 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Getting tired of supporting platforms whose owners support Trump. Not sure who owns this platform…
Hey, first post! Wanted to check this out and see if its better than that "other site"...
October 18, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Hey, first post! Wanted to check this out and see if its better than that "other site"...