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RMPA Newsletter #1

December 13, 2025

RMPANewsletter #1December 13, 2025

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Welcome to the first edition of the RMPA Newsletter! Our goal is to provide you with valuable, educational information about every aspect of indoor percussion. This information is to foster the growth and improvement of our students and ensembles here in Colorado. Reading the newsletter and utilizing the content will help you increase your overall knowledge of the activity, boost your students’ skills and achievement, raise your ensemble’s chances for success, and effectively advance the quality of all RMPA ensembles.

This and future publications will feature articles from national and local judges, ensemble directors, and instructors, covering topics such as effective show design, ensemble director administration and logistics, tips for running efficient rehearsals, and everything in between.

I hope you find the new RMPA Newsletter helpful and instructive. Best wishes for this season, and we’ll see you soon!

RMPA News and Reminders

  • Registration for the 2026 RMPA Season closes THIS FRIDAY, December 19!
    • Questions? Email scott@rmpa.org.
  • Don't forget to RSVP for the Judge Training on Sunday, February 1, from 2-5 at Monarch High School!
    • Questions? Email colin@rmpa.org
  • Judge Panels for all shows are now live on rmpa.org

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

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  • Friday, December 19: 2026 RMPA Registration CLOSES
  • Sunday, February 1: 2026 RMPA Judge Training @ Monarch HS
  • Saturday, February 14th: RMPA Regular Season Show #1 @ Monarch HS

Helpful Articles! Helpful Articles!

Basics and Exercises - Mike Nevin Basics and Exercises - Mike Nevin

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Mike Basics Program.pdf
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Mike Essential Technique Exercises .pdf
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Ensemble Administration - Colin Spear Ensemble Administration - Colin Spear

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Rhythm Section Tips and Tricks - Shilo Stroman Rhythm Section Tips and Tricks - Shilo Stroman

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Creating Effect - Dave Marvin Creating Effect - Dave Marvin

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Julian Davidson
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