MARCHING PERCUSSION
“One of the rising stars in percussion education, composing, and arranging is Adam Bruce. In my years working with Adam he’s exuded a sense of musicality and technical excellence in both his teaching and writing. His understanding of supporting the wind orchestration in regards to the balance and tonal blend of the full ensemble is superior. Most impressive is his understanding of the students he’s writing for and how he sculpts parts that are both achievable and expressive. His competitive successes in both WGI and BOA speak for themselves. It is for these reasons that I highly recommend Adam Bruce.”
— Wayne R. Downey Composer/Arranger, Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps, Owner XtremeBrass & Percussion, DCI Hall of Fame
“Adam’s compositional style skillfully balances the importance of fundamental techniques and sounds, with the ambition to push the student’s vocabulary to the limit. Whether complimenting and supporting the winds, or taking the percussive voices center stage, Adam curates a sense of interest and identity to the marching percussion ensemble.”
— Tom Rarick Composer, Designer Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, United States Air Force Band
“Adam has gone from a model student of mine, to a great teacher and now composer. His music is energetic and smart, crafted with care and thoughtfulness to create a cohesive percussion voice that is mindful of its role within the full ensemble and can shine when needed!”
— Michael McIntosh Composer, Designer The Cavaliers
“Adam’s writing is colorful, motivating and always appropriate for the experience level of the performers. Programs looking for a percussion score that is delivered on time with musicality and total sensitivity to the wind score have found the perfect arranger!”
— Scott Koter Program Coordinator Santa Clara Vanguard, DCI Hall of Fame
