RMPA Newsletter #8

Congratulations to all the groups who performed at Lakewood last weekend! It was our biggest show so far, and all groups performed exceptionally well!

We are now into March, and exactly one month away from wrapping up the 2026 RMPA season. If you've attended the last couple shows, you've gotten an Overview tape from Mike Nevin, who will also be judging Music next week at Legacy. He took the time to write a review of last weeks show as well as some thoughts and suggestions based on his observations of the circuit as a whole so far. Also included this week is a really helpful article from RMPA Vice President Scott Wilson on how to prioritize and implement changes down the final stretch of the season, and a collection of links.

Best of luck to all the performers and staff as you take the floor for the Legacy show this coming weekend!

Colin Spear

President, RMPA Board of Directors

• Please help us keep our host schools clean! We've received complaints from some of our schools about parking lots being left with a lot of trash, please clean up after your group and leave the parking lot the way you found it.
• Please remember that open flames/BBQ's (including Blackstone or similar flat-top grills that use propane) are prohibited at RMPA shows.
• If you haven't yet, please share this Portable Seating Policy with your families and supporters
• You can find the final schedule for the Show #4 at Legacy High School HERE

• Saturday, March 7th: RMPA Regular Season Show #4 @ Legacy HS
• Saturday, March 14th: WGI Denver Regional @ Fossil Ridge HS
  
• Saturday, March 21st: RMPA Regular Season Show #5 @ Longmont HS

The third show of the season is in the books, with our largest turnout so far. Take a look at a recap of the day from Mike Nevin, who made Overview commentary and will be judging Music next week at Legacy.

RMPA Vice President Scott Wilson shares his advice on how to prioritize and best use your rehearsal time for the final month of the season.

Scott Wilson is the Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association and has served on the Board since 2020. Currently residing in Seattle, WA, he loves escaping his day job as a Technology Project Manager and spending his winter in sunny Colorado supporting RMPA! Scott has been involved with RMPA as a performer, instructor, or board member since 2003. Scott began performing with Lakewood High School, then BKO, and The Blue Knights World ensemble. He was also a member of Holy Bass with The Cadets Drum Corps. As an instructor, Scott has worked with Arvada High School, Centaurus Winter Percussion, and The Blue Knights.

Mike Nevin has been observing the last two RMPA competitions (as well as the growth and development of our circuit basically since it's inception) and wanted to share some thoughts and suggestions based on those observations that could be helpful for all ensembles.

For a full bio on Mike, click here.

Check out this weeks Links List, featuring information on the upcoming Percussive Arts Society event at CSU, some great videos from past PAS events, and a selection of videos highlighting Vibraphones!