Animation Videos
See your drill in action from the audience perspective. Staging, prop design, body design are all animated.
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Custom Marching Drill Design
Creating marching shows you want watch.
Indoor, Outdoor, Parade
"Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul." -Plato
Included in your Custom Marching Drill
Continued communication throughout the design process will give you “check points” to maintain progress. Our packages include:
Personalized Dot Books
A custom dot book for each performer will assist them with detail specific learning.
ExplorePersonalized Coordinate Sheets
Easy to read coordinate sheets will help your performer find their specific location in the design.
ExploreView Point Charts
See the “big picture” from the audience or performers perspective.
Explore3DApp for iOS and Android
Incredible interactive software that puts you in paperless control of every detail of the show.
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Testimonials
See what our Clients are saying!
CM Drill Design was EXTREMELY helpful throughout the writing process. There was never a moment when they were not available or unresponsive. Very fast with turnaround for drill. I would highly recommend them for your program!
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Meet our Designers
Meet our Designers
Founder/Owner
Chris Miller
Chris received his B.S. in Music Performance from of The University of the Arts in 2003. He then toured professionally for three years as a percussionist for multiple performing artists, while teaching high school marching band and percussion programs. Chris has performed with many call-for-hire scenarios as a performing percussionist. Chris obtained his music teaching certification through Rowan University in 2005.
In 2011, Chris was a percussion intern / transcriber for The Cadets. Chris also worked with Jersey Surf in 2017 as a tenor tech during their winter camp season.
He is the sole proprietor of Custom Marching Drill Designer.
Chris has instructed and designed performances that have resulted in many championship percussion awards throughout several associations including BOA, WGI, USBands, TOB and TIA. Chris has a strong love for recording, composing, designing, and performing music. He enjoys sharing his love and passion for music with others. As a musician, Chris always strives to grow as an artist, designer and teacher.
Technical Adviser
Justin Wilson
He began marching Drum Corps with the Reading Buccaneers in 2007. In 2008, Justin marched with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, and then returned to Reading for their 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013 seasons. He was a soloist his last three years at the Buccaneers, and the Horn Sergeant for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Justin taught at Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps in 2014 as a Visual Tech.
He studied Music Education at both West Chester University and Rowan University.
He has written drill for Pennsauken High School and Bensalem High school.