NEWS!

5/23/2007  IDMI on YouTube

We've posted a new video!  Drum Major Mickie Shaw has produced an excellent DVD of the Pleasanton Highland Games Drum Major Competition with her company, Digital Mogul Media.  An excerpt has been posted on our YouTube account at www.youtube.com/IDMILessons  

If you're interested in learning more about Scottish Highland Games Competitions and would also like a copy of the DVD, please contact us. 

4/1/2007  Lessons Online!

Another IDMI first!  IDMI now features an Online Classroom (via our own video sharing or through the use of online resources) where students submit videos online of themselves and instructors evaluate and respond with video aided by commentary.  This is beneficial for students who want to take lessons but do not have a local instructor or are looking for specific IDMI instructors.

 3/31/2007  Thanks for Visiting!

www.idminstitute.com just reached 30,000 hits!  Thanks for visiting our page and checking for updates!


2/24/2007  Regimental Mace Company

Regimental Mace Company LLC, owned by IDMI's Jason Paguio and Jacy Anderson will be debuting it's first set of Competitor Series Maces in the next several months.  This has been an ongoing project since late 2005 and incorporates the design input of professional engineers, physicists, as well as IDMI's staff and outside World Champion Drum Majors.  So far the mace has gone through several rigorous steps of prototyping and is close to its final revision.  Please visit the company site at www.regimentalmacecompany.com

12/2/2006   Honyin Chiu Becomes Instructor for IDMI!

We are pleased to announce another well qualified instructor to the IDMI staff.  Honyin was the undefeated Drum Major at Rancho Bernardo High School last year, winning the Mt. Carmel Tournament, Mira Mesa Band Review, Chula Vista Band Review, and Arcadia Band Review.  Honyin was also a former student of IDMI!

 11/30/2006  Please Submit Your Photos!

 We've only received a couple photos from students, but parents, students, and boosters are all welcome to send us photos of IDMI students in action this season.  Please send us your photos to info@idminstitute.com so we can proudly display them on the website.  Thank you!

11/18/2006  Excellent Performances at the Arcadia Band Review!

Excellent work to ALL IDMI students who performed this past Saturday at the most prestigious Arcadia Band Review!

Arcadia Band Review

Military Division:
1st Place: Julie Gill, Rancho Bernardo High School

Mace Division:
2nd Place: Ray Moreland, Helix Charter High School
4th Place: Matt Thelen, Grossmont High School

11/11/2006  Congratulations to IDMI Students at the Chula Vista Band Review!

Chula Vista Band Review

Combined Military and Mace Divisions:
1st Place: Julie Gill, Rancho Bernardo High School (Military)
2nd Place: Matt Thelen, Grossmonth High School (Mace)
3rd Place: Ron Almojuela, Westview High School (Mace)
4th Place: Ray Moreland, Helix Charter High School (Mace)

11/4/2006   Great Job at the Mira Mesa Band Review and Chino Invitational!

Congratulations to the following students for their great efforts:

Mira Mesa Band Review

Military Division:
1st Place: Julie Gill, Rancho Bernardo High School
3rd Place: Jim Bowen, Valley Center High School

Mace Division:
1st Place: Keith Morrison, Vista High School
3rd Place: Ron Almojuela, Westview High School

Chino Invitational

Mace Division:
4th Place: Freddy Ibarra, Chula Vista High School

 

10/28/2006   Success at the Mt. Carmel Tournament and Loara Band Review!

Many of IDMI's students strutted their stuff this past Saturday, taking home placings at both the Mt. Carmel Tournament and Loara Band Review.  This was for the majority, their first year with IDMI as well as their first parade as Drum Major!  

Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands (Morning Division)

Military Division:
1st Place: Melissa Rombaoa, Eastlake High School

Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands (Afternoon Division)

Mace Division:
2nd Place: Ray Moreland, Helix Charter High School
3rd Place:  Keith Morrison, Vista High School
4th Place: Matt Thelen, Grossmont High School

Military Division:
2nd Place: Julie Gill, Rancho Bernardo High School

Loara Band Review

Mace Division:
5th Place: Leslie MacWillie, Canyon High School

9/30/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Students!

Congratulations to the following IDMI students for placing in the top three this Saturday at the first parade competition of the season, the Bonita Fest Parade!

Bonita Fest Parade

Combined Military and Mace Divisions:
1st Place: Melissa Rombaoa, Eastlake High School  (Military)
2nd Place: Matt Thelen, Grossmont High School (Mace)
3rd Place: Steven Dossett, Christian High School (Mace)
4th Place: Ray Moreland, Helix High School (Mace)

8/24/2006   Have a Successful Season!

As the 2006-2007 school year begins, IDMI would like to wish all of its students a successful season!  All of your hard work is greatly appreciated and remember to hold yourselves to high standards and strive for nothing but consistency and excellence!

7/9/2006   IDMI Drum Major Camp!

IDMI will be instructing a Drum Major Camp in conjunction with Sweetwater Union High School District's Summer Fine Arts Academy the 10th through the 15th.  The Fine Arts Academy is currently only available to SUHSD students and features other instruction in Band, Orchestra, Dance, and Art.   SUHSD is California's largest, and one of the Nation's largest middle school and high school districts.  In addition, IDMI is looking foward to hosting its own Drum Major Camps open to all students in the not too distant future.

7/1/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Freddy Ibarra!

• Freddy recently got fitted for his new uniform at Chula Vista High School where he will be marching as Drum Major for the 2006 marching season.  Freddy also made his debut in the Scottish Circuit competing for the first time and placed third at the San Diego Highland Games!  Congratulations on both of your accomplishments!

6/21/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Ron Almojuela!

• Ron Almojuela tried out both for Parade Band and Field Band today at Westview High School.  Shortly after his performances, Band Director Jeri Webb decided that he take on the responsibility of becoming Drum Major in both Parade and Field Bands for the 2006 marching season.  Congratulations on your accomplishments!

 
6/19/2006   San Diego Highland Games Drum Major Clinic!

• This upcoming Saturday, June 24th, the San Diego Highland Games will be hosting a Drum Major Clinic for beginning to advanced Drum Majors.  Adjudicator Mickie Shaw will be instructing the clinic and IDMI instructors will be assisting with the instruction.  This is a great opportunity for any Drum Major to learn about the Scottish style competition!  Any IDMI students who have not registered or have spoken with their instructor regarding this clinic, please contact your instructor immediately or email info@idminstitute.com. 
  
  The following day, Sunday the 25th, there will be a competition held for Drum Majors, which includes IDMI instructors.  Students and parents are welcomed and encouraged to watch this exciting event!  For more information regarding this event and other Scottish Highland Games, please visit:
  
  www.sdhighlandgames.org
  The San Diego Highland Games Website
  
  www.wuspba.org
  The Western United States Pipe Band Association
  
  

6/16/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Dana Bencivengo!

• Poway High School's Emerald Brigade announced its leadership for the 2006 marching season. Dana was chosen as Assistant Drum Major for both Parade and Field Bands; eventually landing her the position of Drum Major for the 2007 marching season.  Congratulations on all your hard work!
  
  

6/1/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Jasmine Meza!

• Hilltop High School had an excellent try outs with five superb students trying out for the position of Drum Major.  Band director Kathleen Hansen chose sophomore Jasmine Meza as the 2006 Parade Band Drum Major.

6/1/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Peter Nguyen!

• On June 1st, Peter Nguyen was announced as Drum Major for Savanna High School's Parade Band.  Congratulations on your accomplishment!

5/30/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Matt Thelen!

• Matt's consistent hardwork payed off when Grossmont High School's Band Director announced him as Drum Major for both Parade and Field Bands! 
  
  
  

5/7/2006   Congratulations to IDMI Student Julie Gill!

• Rancho Bernardo High School announced IDMI student, Julie Gill, as their Drum Major for the 2006-2007 marching season.  Congratulations on your hard work and preparation!

4/24/2006   Photo Gallery Added

• A photo gallery has been added to the website!  Pictures from camps, lessons, and competitions will be featured on this page.  Be sure to check back often!

 4/20/2006  W.U.S.P.B.A. Drum Major Committee

• Instructors Jason Paguio and Kevin MacHeffner have accepted positions to serve as representatives of the newly formed Western United States Pipe Band Association (W.U.S.P.B.A) Drum Major Committee.  As part of the committee, duties will include shaping and improving education, outreach, competitions,  and developing a new system to determine the Champions of Champions winner at the end of each season.  Kevin will be representing Arizona and Jason will be representing Southern California.  The committee is headed by Senior Drum Major Mickie Shaw.

 4/8/2006 - 4/9/2006    LIVE on T.V.!

• IDMI instructors Kevin MacHeffner, Jacy Anderson and Jason Paguio competed at the Las Vegas Celtic Society Highland Games Competition this past weekend.  On Saturday evening, they marched down the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas with thousands of people in attendance where the event was televised!  The huge event, which included all the combined pipes and drums, was organized by Dr. Ken Misch.  The results for the competition on Saturday and Sunday are as follows.
  
   Adjudicator: Mickie Shaw
  
    Saturday:

          1st Jason Paguio
          2nd Kevin MacHeffner
          3rd Jacy Anderson

          Sunday:

          1st Jacy Anderson
          2nd Jason Paguio
          3rd Kevin MacHeffner

          Aggregate Winner: 

          Jason Paguio