Providing materials for your program is just part of it…
The Education Division of Fast Forward Productions offers a wide range of customer service solutions, artistic/creation support, as well as a professional business environment. From our sales to our creative teams, we understand the ever demanding responsibilities of today’s modern music educator.
Our services offer solutions to meet the needs of programs on any level of participation. FFPro understand the special needs of programs and is here to help you develop your program, far past a single season. Fast Forward Productions is committed to long term solutions, progressive curriculum and relationships that last.
We respect the paths you travel and understand the journey. Please know that we are here for you, your program’s needs and most of all the quality education of your student.
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Pagentry Arts
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“Pageantry Arts” is a world of its own making…
 Through the years of modern outdoor pageantry, a metamorphosis of grand proportion has occurred. Military style presentations are now futuristic and artistically theatrical events encompassing dance, sophisticated music and precision movement, creating an effort that rivals even the most accomplished athlete. Programming an outdoor pageantry presentation has become a full time effort, until now…
Fast Forward Productions has the facilities, designers and program managers that understand the needs of your program, while approaching each project as if it were their own. Our management, artist and team members have experience on the DCI, DCA, WGI and BOA Finalist levels. Our design teams are assembled to custom fit your programs unique personality and qualities. The pre-design preparation is second to none in its attention to detail, support tools and time management.
Within our “VIRTUAL BUSINESS CENTER” you will find invaluable tools such as video conferencing, viewers and software, communication tools that will maximize our product potential and your quality of material. Our “VBC” provides a secure business center enabling chat rooms, online meetings and a “VIRTUAL STORAGE FACILITY”. Your program’s production materials, schedules, business documents and communications will be completely secure and accessible to you and your staff 24/7.
As you move forward with your search, FFPro encourages you to take advantage of our services. Together, “THE NEXT LEVEL” will be more than a concept; it will be a way of life!
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Marching Band
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 Creating an effective marching band production has become an art form, in and of itself. The requirements are far more complicated then in the day of forming your school letters and playing a tune or your fight song. From complicated show concepts, to satisfying your audience in any setting, often times you find yourself second guessing each move…
FFPro has experienced “Team Members” with the backgrounds, intuition and resources to align strategic planning, that forecast the potentials of any program looking to move to “THE NEXT LEVEL”.
Our concept development considers the specific needs of each program on its own individual set of circumstances. The collective goal is to provide you as an educator, with appropriate materials that will enable your students to succeed, the audience as spectators a stimulus for reaction and the venue requirements for achievement and comparison.
But, the most important point is this…FFPro and its “Team Members” feel compelled to provide the performer with a “life memory”, as a direct result of performing our programs. We believe in the merits of the “Pageantry Arts” activity and are committed to end result, your student.
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Indoor Productions
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Many years ago, Guards would march while performing silent routines on a gym floor. Well that was then… Today, there are spaceships, small towns and full blown drama enacted under the creative umbrella of “Indoor Pageantry”.
 So what’s next???
Well… We aren’t sure either. But, we know that we will be there when it happens!!! Our “Creative Team Members” have experiences in “Indoor Pageantry” as designers, consultants, performers and adjudicators. We won’t go as far as to say we understand the abstract world of “Indoor”… then we will juat say, that we look forward to getting lost in that world with you! Whether you are just getting started or are a “World Class“ team, we are here to assist you with your journey to “THE NEXT LEVEL!!!” Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to servicing your program's needs.
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Solos and Ensembles
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 From time to time performers would like to “show their stuff”. This is where you go to get it! We have solos and ensembles designed to satisfy the most accomplished and the young and developing.
Often times you need audition materials that can provide obvious evaluation or just simply have some fun. Please enjoy this exciting service offered by the “Creative Teams” of Fast Forward Productions.
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Parade
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 This is a venue often under appreciated and many times discounted as less important. Our experiences, though, show a different side of things… Some of our programs and their students’ most rewarding experiences have been achieved by attending parades such as The Rose Bowl, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Presidential Inauguration Parade, and the Fiesta Bowl, among others. Our philosophy is a simple one, “If you are going to do it… Do it, right!!!”
That is where we come in…
Fast Forward Productions has extensive background in the production of “Parade Productions”. Our designers have not only designed programs for groups that have attended these prestigious events, their programs have been selected to go as well!!! So, they understand the importance of providing material that best showcases your students’ “once in a lifetime” event! Please move forward knowing that we respect this task and encourage you to consider allowing FFPro the honor of assisting you.
 Parade Services
Here at FFPro we are taking the art of street pageantry to new heights. We believe that when you leave the field and hit those paved roads, that you need the cutting edge in marching band parade design. When choosing us you have three fantastic options when strutting your band’s “stuff” down that street!
Color Presentations
With an FFPro Production, not only will you be empowered with new and creative spin on a timeless parade pageantry classic, you will turn the heads of more than your audience; the judges will take notice as well! The 70’s and 80’s proved to be a coming of age evolution, both on and off the field. Color Presentations or as they were called, “Color-Pre’s” found their way into the competitive street marching band in the spring time pageantry arena.
We are taking that concept a bit further to provide you with a “state of the art” experience. FFPro will design a three and a half to four minute Color-Pre to suit your bands needs and levels. These can range from themes (as an example) such as “Americana Rhapsody” featuring patriotic music, or maybe something off of Broadway, or the movies like “West Side Story” or “Phantom of the Opera”!!!
We can also take the hints of your students' favorite music and design a show that everyone will love. Be prepared to impress those judges at the review stand because FFPro plans to send your band down the street in style!
Single Selection
Not quite ready for the full “Color-Pre” yet? That’s okay, because here at FFPro we understand the needs of our clients at all levels and experience. With the single selection option, we take a song of your choice and customize the final product to fit like a glove for your unique set of circumstances.
Large Festival Pageantry
Are you ready for your close-up? This is the way to go if you are gearing for that “Tournament of Roses” parade in sunny California, or maybe that special “Turkey Day” street strut in New York City. We will custom design a two minute arrangement or composition of your choice complete with a “mini-drill” so, you can show your stylish and creative stuff at Herald Square while being shown on all of those major networks!
Please contact us today with questions on pricing and performance rights. FFPro is dedicated to servicing your program’s needs on or off the field. Our commitment to you is our highest priority! We look forward to another exciting way to assist your program and FFPro move to “THE NEXT LEVEL!!!”
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Quite often, a program may have a special need for a Concert or Symphonic ensemble.
The Team members at FFPro have an extensive background as educators, arrangers, and composers. If you need a special arrangement for an event, a custom fit for your instrumentation, or simply want to “tweak it” to have some fun, FFPro is here for you. From custom arrangements to original compositions, we can design a project to fit your unique situation. We understand the programs of today's modern educational setting and are prepared to assist in providing the very best for your students and their educational needs.
- Are you preparing for a major band director’s clinic? FFPro can help!
- If you have an arrangement need, such as a special guest soloist, and would like to modify the material to fit, we can help!
- Would you like to feature a small ensemble and need a specialized instrumentation set-up? We can help!
- Would you like to commission a new work? FFPro's artists have tremendous experience; they are well-known, have published works, and will work closely with you until the commission is complete.
Stay tuned to http://www.ffpro.us. Shortly, we will have a complete list of available materials for your consideration. To further assist you, FFPro has educational forum for our clients to assist in the research topics such as: style, improv. techniques, warm-ups, tuning, or articulation. Feel free to call toll free: 877-FFPRO-4-U! if you need any assistance, a Team member is waiting to help!
Have you ever had difficulty finding that special arrangement to fit your exact need? FFPro understands that dilemma. Our services include custom arrangements and original compositions for all facets of your jazz program.
Would you like to feature a guest artist or specialized solo for your program? FFPro is here to help!
Fast Forward Production's artists have tremendous experience; they are well-known, have published works, and will work closely with you until the commission is complete. We also offer, as a service to our clients, a comprehensive blog and forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and creative solutions. Feel free to use these services or call us at 866.945.1776! One of our customer service team members are here to help!
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Events
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Fast Forward Productions has the experience and background to assist you with your event.
Whether it is logistical or artistic, FFPro has the resources to support your project.
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Theatre
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 FFPro has the resources to assist you will all facets of theatrical presentations. Our team members have experience in areas from set design and lighting, to scripting and musical productions, and much more…
We can produce original materials or adapt standards to fit your program’s special needs. FFPro is here to service your program with the most current technologies and the deepest sense of artistic and professional commitment in the industry.
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Online Classrooms, Master's Class Lessons
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 FFPro is developing a comprehensive program that will offer online educational systems for schools and programs of all types. Stay tuned. This new and exciting program will launch in the summer of 2009!
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Concerts
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 From time to time, you just get busy!
FFPro can help with print materials such as tickets, programs, specialty awards, and much more. Our team members have been there time and again with their own programs! Let us help you with the production of your concert materials and programming.
If you need special arrangements, we can help. Lighting direction, we can help.
We understand what a special and efficient concert needs to succeed. Call FFP today. We are here to help!
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Manuals and Methods Design
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 If you find you're wondering where to start, FFPro can help.
If you need band handbooks, we are here to assist you. If you are looking for methods/exercises books, we can design a custom methods program to fit any level program and to fit the need of your students.
One of our team members can assist you. Just call 877-ffpro-4-u! We are ready to work through any situation and get things moving forward.
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Clinics and Seminars
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 Do you need help with your band, orchestra, choir, theatrical team, or any of your performance ensembles?
Are you short on instructional staff?
Would you like a fresh perspective?
Do you find yourself, from time to time, needing a creative boost?
Let FFPro help!!!
We can bring an experienced clinician, designer, and educator to you, to help you with your program. Our approach to this process can evaluate each program while taking into consideration, the overall skill set, logistical parameters, and program demographics. Our team member will work with you and your students to customize a curriculum based solution that will maximize our collective effectiveness and final product.
Our services include such options as:
- On site solutions
- Customized programming solutions!
- Average cost for five days is 99 for one instructor. As always our pricing is flexible and negotiable. We will work with every client to ensure the highest quality and customer care.
- Cost for travel, lodging, and food are not covered in this cost. These costs must be covered by host program.
- Multiple instructors are available for prorated pricing.
- Clinicians available in the areas of marching band, jazz ensemble, color guard, marching percussion, curriculum development, marching program design, etc.
Contact our office at 866.945.1776, or submit a site visit form to inquire about availability and more information about bringing a highly qualified marching clinician to you.
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Competitions
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 FFPro has devoted a wide range of resources in the competivie settings of the activity. If you need adjudicators, FFPro can help! Our artists (such as band directors, college professors, and clinicians) have worked with some of the industry leaders such as Yamaha and many others.
Feel free to call us. We are here to help! If you need assistance with planning, structure, or just want to bounce an idea around with us; we are here for you!
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Instructional Videos and Productions
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 Quite often, reading it just isn’t enough. In conjunction with our commercial media division, FFPro is ready to assist you with the production of customized instructional videos and production materials.
Feel free to contact our office and a team member will be happy to assist!
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