About the Retreat
Join us for the 15th Annual Visual Design Retreat!
Arts Empowering Life and Pygraphics collaborate once again for this popular week-long visual design retreat. There are 16 spots available.
Led by Craig Harms and Brantley Douglas of Pygraphics and Creative Consultation Service, the Visual Design Retreat will offer you a wealth of information on Pyware 3D Drill Design, along with the opportunity for refreshment in Orleans, Massachusetts on beautiful Cape Cod and overlooking Cape Cod Bay. You will come away energized and equipped to provide cutting-edge drill instruction for your marching band, drum corps, winter guard, or indoor drumline.
Your Retreat Experience Will Include:
- Comprehensive training beginner and advanced skill levels on creating, evaluating, and presenting drill with Pywaresoftware
- Opportunities for independent work with personalized instruction and collaboration available
- Five days, six nights of accommodations overlooking Cape Cod Bay
- Gourmet meals, including a traditional Cape Cod Clambake
- Free timed version of the latest Pyware software
- Pyware 3D Version 11 Clinician Certification Stream
- Available upon completion—certificate for 40 hours Professional Training
Cost: $1750, including all seminars, meals, and accommodations
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due at registration.
About the Leaders
Craig Harms
Drill Writer, Owner at Creative Consultation Service & www.bandfo.com
Studied Instrumental Music Education at Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas, USA
Almost from the beginning, Craig has been the principal consultant for product education for Pygraphics, developer of Pyware Charting Aid and 3D Drill Design Software. He developed successful band programs during his 25 years of teaching which culminated in his teaching in London, England, as a Fulbright Teacher. In 1986, he left public school teaching to develop full time to his own Visual Design and Pyware Consulting Company, Creative Consultation Service and continued association with Pygraphics. In addition to developing www.bandfo.com featuring Pyware 3D Webinars, Craig has been called as principal presenter of Pyware 3D Software and Drill Design. He has for the past 6 years taught the Vandercook College Pyware Online Couse and for the past 10 years developed and presented the curriculum for the highly acclaimed Arts Empowering Life Pyware Drill Design Retreat in Orleans, MA.
Brantley T. Douglas III
Associate Director of Bands
Director of Athletic Bands
University of Central Arkansas
Brantley T. Douglas III is currently the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. His responsibilities include directing the UCA Bear Marching Band, the Symphonic Band, and the Purple Rage Pep Band. He also teaches courses in music education and technology. He is active as an adjudicator, clinician and designer for marching units and concert ensembles throughout the United States and has served as the Marching Band Coordinator and Chief Judge for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Douglas is also a clinician for Pygraphics of Grapevine, Texas where he serves as a technology consultant.
Dr. Jon Sweet
Associate Director of Bands
Director of Athletic Bands
Washington State University
In demand as a program coordinator and visual designer for marching bands, Dr. Jon Sweet has a reputation for his energetic performances throughout the United States. Dr. Sweet holds the position of Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands, and Associate Professor of Music, Career track at Washington State University where he directs the Cougar Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and is instrumental in the instruction of musicians throughout the School of Music.