Custom Drill

Robert is dedicated to providing you with a quality product and all the details you need to bring out the best in your students. All drill packages included unlimited contact with Robert to ensure that you receive the product you want. He writes every set himself, never employing a ghostwriter.

Features

The following are included for all of Robert’s drill clients:

  • Custom Drill for your performing ensemble

  • PDF of drill charts including instructions, measure numbers, and counts

  • PDF of coordinate sheets for individual members

  • Animated video of your drill using Pyware3D Real View

  • Personal Google Drive folder containing PDF documents and animation videos

  • UDB integration (if applicable)

  • Junior Varsity drill (if applicable)

  • Weekly video reviews, upon request

  • The Pyware 3dz file, upon request

Work Samples

Below are a few short samples of Robert’s work. If you are interested in seeing more than these samples, you can find the link to his larger portfolio at the bottom of the page.

Pricing

Fall Marching Band Drill

$2,250 - $6,000

Robert determines the price for the fall marching band drill using a simple formula: “Cents per dot per page, rounded down”. You set the page range that best fits the needs of your ensemble. There is a minimum charge of $2,250.00 and a maximum charge of $6,000.00 regardless of the size of the ensemble or number of pages. There may be additional costs based upon show or performer number changes out of my control, or shortened timelines because of late inquires.

If ALL show materials are received by June 1st, a 10% discount will be applied.

Indoor Drill Design

$800 - $1,500+

All of Robert’s prices for scholastic indoor percussion and winds groups are based on the ensemble’s competitive class. Like his fall drill, it is all written on Pyware 3D and has all of the same included features as the fall marching band package. Robert can be available for live staging, but space is limited due to his schedule. There may be additional costs based upon changes that are out of my control, or shortened timelines because of late inquires.

Scholastic A-Class: $800.00
Scholastic Open-Class: $1,100.00
Scholastic World-Class: $1,500.00
Live staging & independent ensemble rates: available upon request

Portfolio

 FAQs

  • To start the drill writing process, Robert requires a full musical score, an mp3 of the show audio (preferably with a metronome click), and a design document that notes soloists, equipment changes, and any other important details about your show.

  • Robert will send a complete movement after, at most, 7 days. Requests to expedite the process are possible but depend on his schedule and availability.

    Robert has one blackout week where he will be unable to write or plan for your program. This is from August 6th to August 11th and is due to DCI finals.

  • Yes! Robert does in-person consultations for both in-state and out-of-state ensembles. If this interests you, please mention it or ask for more details during our initial conversations.