e-AdjudicateAcademy - Online Judge Training and Certification for USBands

e-Adjudicate Academy

e-Adjudicate Academy has gathered some of the top subject matter experts in their field to develop an extensive curriculum that explores a variety of pageantry activities. Our courses are designed to give you a solid foundation of skills and an in-depth look into your field of study. We are excited to partner with USBands to produce our first online series of courses, ULearn. We have now added the "How To" Series for Marching band offering a comprehensive look into designing music and visual packages as well as color guard and percussion design. We round out the "How To" series with a student leadership program designed to prepare your students for the tasks ahead.

USBands ULearn

USBands ULearn is a 3 level series of courses designed to guide you through the process of becoming a winter guard judge. In Course 100, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the role, ethics, and professional expectations of the judge, along with the judging process as a whole, and the basic skills required. Course 200 will explore the USBand system and Philosophy with a more detailed look at the captions. Course 300 focuses on an in-depth caption specific training at all levels of the USbands Class Structure and will involve a evaluator. Upon completion of the Level 300 courses, the trainee will be a USbands Certified Circuit Judge.

How to Series for Marching Band

Some of the finest composers, designers, teachers and musicians will share their expertise in creating every aspect of a marching band program. From music and visual design, to guard and percussion design, we will set you up for success in designing your own shows. Each subject has 3 levels of instruction that starts with the fundamentals and ends with the making of a champion. Rounding out the series is a complete student leadership program that will prepare your leadership team for the upcoming school year. Whether you have a brand new leader or a returning senior, we have all your bases covered.

OnlIne Judging

We have re-imagined judging for the 21st century by offering ensembles a chance to be evaluated by professionals in a virtual environment.

Just upload or link your video to our site, select your adjudicators to judge your show, and in less than 72 hours, you have digital files of their commentary delivered to your email’s Inbox.

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How To Series for Marching Band

The How To Series for Marching Band is the newest educational tool in a director’s arsenal. In just minutes, you can have access to online courses to improve your visual or music design, your color guard ensemble or your percussion ensemble. Everything a director needs to know is all under one roof and taught by some of the industry’s top designers, judges and teachers.

Even your student leadership team has the opportunity to learn and grow as individuals in our comprehensive Student Leadership program. This will allow your program to flourish with new ideas and increased productivity without ever leaving your school.

“e-Adjudicate Academy is nothing less than the Holy Grail for directors who want to compete in the 21st century.” Michael Gray, Designer, Wando HS

What is Online Judging?

e-Adjudicate provides access to valuable feedback from industry professionals that enables individuals and ensembles, regardless of geographic location or budget constraints, to improve their performance qualities and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their educational and competitive goals. Simply link a video to the site and in 72 hours you have commentary from top judges around the country.

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What Others Are Saying

MIcheal Pote

This is a brilliant idea, everybody in Indiana is jealous we didn't think of it first!

Michael Pote
Director of Bands
Carmel High School - Carmel, IN

5.0
2018-07-06T16:13:43-07:00

Michael Pote
Director of Bands
Carmel High School - Carmel, IN

This is a brilliant idea, everybody in Indiana is jealous we didn't think of it first!

Kathy Whitcomb

When I signed up with e-Adjudicate, I didn't know what to expect beyond having great trust in the founders and creators. Having the opportunity to view groups online provides me the opportunity for a more thoughtful in depth assessment without the pressure of a rushed and hurried contest environment.

Kathy Whitcomb
National Adjudicator

5.0
2018-07-06T16:14:30-07:00

Kathy Whitcomb
National Adjudicator

When I signed up with e-Adjudicate, I didn't know what to expect beyond having great trust in the founders and creators. Having the opportunity to view groups online provides me the opportunity for a more thoughtful in depth assessment without the pressure of a rushed and hurried contest environment.

Michael Gray

E-Academy is nothing less than the Holy Grail for directors who want to compete in the 21st century.

Michael Gray
Artist and Designer
Wando HS - Mt. Pleasant, SC

5.0
2018-07-06T16:15:36-07:00

Michael Gray
Artist and Designer
Wando HS - Mt. Pleasant, SC

E-Academy is nothing less than the Holy Grail for directors who want to compete in the 21st century.
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“How To” Contributors

Michael Gray
mGray_200xHeadshotMichael Gray's career in the visual and pageantry arts spans more than three decades. His paintings are collected worldwide and his classes on impressionism and plein air painting are are perennial favorites with aspiring and established artists nationwide. Gray has participated in the highest levels of DCI, WGI and BOA as a designer, instructor, clinician and judge. He has served as the program coordinator for the Bluecoats Dr...
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Brian Nunez
File Jun 22, 9 54 32 AMBrian Nunez is excited to be a part of e-Adjudicate Academy Student Leadership Series. Brian has been active in the pageantry arts as a performer, adjudicator and educator for 18 years. During that time Brian has studied under and taught with some of the activities best designers. His involvement in the pageantry arts began as a musician and drum major at Fairfiel...
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Shirley Dorritie
sDorritie_240xHeadshotShirley Stratton Dorritie has been involved in the pageantry activity for over 40 years and specializes in training performers throughout the world for optimal achievement. Shirley holds an MA in Counseling Psychology, with a Certificate in Sport Psychology. A licensed psychotherapist (MFC41061) and founder of The Center for Performance and Achievement in the San Francisco bay area, Shirley has worked with a broad sp...
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Key Poulan
kpoulan_500xHeadshotKey Poulan is a composer and arranger primarily for the marching arts and has written for the world's most famous drum corps including the Santa Clara Vanguard, Glassmen, Spirit of Atlanta, Mandarins, Caballeros, Spartans, Millennium, and the Star United Mini Corps. As the owner of Key Poulan Music, he has been recognized as one of the country's top arrangers and composers in the area of contemporary marching band, has seve...
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Scott Bilbruck
sBilbruck_400xHeadshotScott Bilbruck brings over 30 years of expertise in many areas of the band and color guard industries. He began his teaching career in Los Altos High School in California and was on the staff of the USC Trojan Marching Band while earning his degree there. From there he became a teacher at Mater Dei High School, eventually becoming the Director of Performing Arts. He left Mater Dei in 2001 to do freelance work with high ...
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Peggy Bilbruck

PBilbruck_200xHeadshotPeggy Bilbruck has been a performer, instructor and teacher in pageantry related activities for over 35 years. She began marching at the age of 7 with the Anaheim Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps and had the honor to end her performing career with the 1986 World Championship Blue Devils. From there, Peggy went on to teach at all levels of the Drum Corps, Marching Band and Winter Guard activities. Her love of ...

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