Cymbal Selection in the Front Ensemble with Iain Moyer

Marching Perspective
CYMBAL SELECTION IN THE FRONT ENSEMBLE
with Iain Moyer, Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps

The unique sounds of a drum corps, marching band or indoor percussion ensemble can be drastically altered by the multitude of percussive sounds that are available to the front ensemble arranger and instructor. From the dark, massive wash of simultaneous cymbal and gong rolls to the shimmering ethereal sounds of a thin splash, the color palette is virtually limitless.

Iain Moyer, Front Ensemble Arranger and Composer discusses his perspective for selecting the Zildjian instruments that make up the 2021 show, “Zoom.”

Dr. Iain Moyer has served as the Front Ensemble Arranger for The Boston Crusaders since 2017. Previously, Moyer has served on the Percussion Staff of The Cadets as an arranger and instructor.  During Moyer’s tenure, The Cadets won their 10th DCI World Championship in 2011 and the Cadets Percussion section received the 2013 Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance.

Moyer is the Director of Athletic Bands and Music Programs Recruiter at Widener University. As Director of Athletic Bands, he oversees all aspects of the Widener University Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band. Moyer also directs the Widener Percussion Ensemble and teaches private lessons.

Iain holds a B.M. in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a M.M. in Percussion Performance from the University of Oklahoma, and a D.M.A. in  Percussion Performance from the University of Oklahoma.  Moyer is a signature artist with Vic Firth and is endorsed by Remo, Yamaha, and Zildjian.