When you choose NJM Drill Design,
you are choosing to maintain complete creative control over your entire show!
We simply help you to field the best possible production that you can!

By answering these few short questions, we are beginning a dialogue
that will conclude with your students performing some of the most memorable shows of their lifetimes.

Part 1: The group as a whole
Estimated size of your group?
Instrumentation?
Is this a competition group?

Part 2: The group as individuals
Age range of your performers?
Instrumental skill range of your performers?
Marching skill range of your performers?

Part 3: Percussion & Colorguard
Would you like your colorguard to be included in the drill? (if applicable)
Do you have a desired placement of your pit percussion? (if applicable)

Part 4: The show
What are your planned musical selections?
Level of difficulty desired for the drill?
Any particular desired visual effects to be used?
Any particular desired visual effects to be avoided?

Part 5: Style and Personal Taste
Do you have any limitations on step size?
Do you have any limitations on number of drill charts?
Do you have any limitations on useable areas of the field?

And the most important question:
What are you trying to accomplish with this show?

Services Offered

Drill Design
Choreography Creation
Band Leadership Construction
"New Band" Advice & Recommendations
Band Camp Assistance
Performance Adjudication, Critique, & Workshop

Pricing

"In a day where budgets for marching programs are getting slimmer and slimmer,
I pride myself in providing High Quality drill that is still Affordable no-matter your situation.
I will sit down with you and discuss what it is you would like to do with your drill,
and through this conversation we will establish a Fair and Reasonable price for the services you request."

 About the Designer:

Nicholas J. McKenzie is a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
While at UMass, he had the priviledge of studying under three of the foremost names in the field of marching arts:
Michael Klesch (brass arranger: Cadets, Crossmen, Carolina Crown, CT Hurricanes),
Thomas P. Hannum (percussion arranger: Cadets, Star of Indiana, Blast & Blast 2: Shockwave), and
George N. Parks (founder of Drum Major Academy, World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member).

Nicholas was an active participant in the Minuteman Marching Band (1998 Sudler Trophy recipient), marching three-years as a clarinet and one-year as a mellophone, and most recently served as a member of the Minuteman Band's Administrative Staff.

Nicholas is also a Show Coordinator with the United States Scholastic Bands Association.

Click here for a complete resume.

Contact Info:
Nicholas J. McKenzie, Drill Designer
55 Malbone St.
Lakeville, MA 02347

Phone: 508-692-7454
Email: mckenzie3nick@gmail.com