Tapspace is proud to offer this revolutionary audition DVD in conjunction with the Santa Clara Vanguard. Murray Gusseck (former SCV battery caption head) and Leo Sanchez (former cymbal instructor) collectively provide nearly 3 hours of video lessons in large, full resolution video. The videos cover topics such as technique, sound production, timing, tips on auditioning, practicing, and more!

BATTERY DRUMS (over 2 hours)
Watch and learn as Murray demonstrates the core principles of his unique technique program while at SCV that apply to the snare, tenor, and bass sections. These demonstrations are done mainly on the snare drum but apply in large part to all three drum sections of the battery. He also supplies tips on auditioning, practicing, and the gear that SCV used.

CYMBALS (approx. 30 minutes) Leo Sanchez demonstrates the basic crash techniques and common sounds used by SCV's world famous cymbal line. Crashes such as the Flat crash, Port crash, Orchestral crash, and crash chokes are outlined, as well as sounds like sizzles, zings, dings, taps, crunches, and more. Leo also discusses cymbal line requirements. Click here to see a promotional clip of this DVD! requires quicktime

The DVD also comes with 4 printable PDF packets (one each for the snare, tenor, bass, and cymbal sections) that contain exercises, musical examples, and further instruction. *

* DVD-ROM capable computer required.

For current audition materials, please visit the Vanguard website. There, you'll find more information on the SCV audition process (including dates, locations, and application info).

SCV Aud DVD Reviews

Gary Schumann Unsolicited review received via email “I have been teaching marching percussion for about 22 years and while I try to remain current I am finding it increasingly difficult to get my students to "buy what I'm selling" so to speak. Until now. I bought the DVD with the hopes that by showing it to my students, it would reinforce the methods and techniques that I have been trying to get across to them. It does not only that and more. I have other corps style method videos and by far, The SCV Audition DVD is a one of a kind comprehensive approach to battery technique. Although a "methods" video may not have been your initial intent, I have started to recommend it to every student, director, and instructor I come in contact with. Sincerely I would like to thank you for such a useful video.” Add your review here Your name: * Your message: * Maximum review length is 2000 characters Type the characters you see in the picture. (If you do not see any picture here, please enable images in your web browser options and refresh this page): Get a different code Add review