Lauren Teel
Lauren Teel is the Visiting Professor of Percussion for Jacksonville State University. She is in her 12th year with the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, where she serves as the Percussion Caption Head. Prior appointments include Acting Assistant Director for the Texas A&M University Commerce “Pride”Marching Band, Assistant Director of Percussion & Director of Marching Percussion for Texas A&M University Commerce, interim Instructor of Percussion for the University of Alabama, and Adjunct Instructor for the Million Dollar Band Front Ensemble as well as Instructor for the University of North Texas Green Brigade Marching Band. In 2012, Lauren had the privilege of traveling to Chennai, India to perform for an audience of over 75,000 people with Oscar winning composer, A. R. Rahman. Lauren also appeared in the 2013 blockbuster, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as an on screen timpanist. Lauren proudly endorses Innovative Percussion, Marimba One, Zildjian, and Remo.
Ensemble Skills that Transcend the Marching Arts
Session Description:
This clinic dives into the essential elements of ensemble performance, through the scoop of front ensemble. Drawing from my experiences as both an educator and performer, l discuss elements to focus on during rehearsals and performances to encourage self-awareness, adaptability, and deliberate decision-making from the entire ensemble. This clinic will be presented through the lease of front ensemble, but will showcase how the skills learned in this setting can be much more universal to all ensemble playing and performance. The principles discussed in this session will be applicable to both performers and educators and aim to build a stronger foundation for ensemble excellence.
- Marching
Date:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM
Location:
Room 209
Session Type:
Clinic
Session Format:
Live
