About George Hopkins
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Marched in the Holts Hornets from 1968-1970. They became the 507 Hornets —where George marched there from 1971-1974
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Marched in the Crossmen on the drumline from 1975-1978
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Assistant percussion director at the Cadets in 1979
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Assistant director of the Cadets; and percussion instructor from 1980 to 1982; took over percussion at the Cadets in 1981
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Became the director of the Cadets in September of 1982
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Currently semi-retired and now consulting with band directors and corps
Consulting and Coaching
Learn from the expert. With George's experience of over four decades as a leader in the marching arts arena, he has an innate sense of what works and what catches the eyes of the judges.
His consulting and coaching services will challenge your thinking while inspiring excellence without compromise. George offers services such as observing your marching organization both in person and virtual so as to offer feedback and commentary aimed towards growth and improvement.
Show Development
George's experience with writing drill, enhancing general effect, and coaching percussion makes him the prime candidate to assist you in developing your show. His level of creativity and his forward thinking is sure to move your organization to the next level.
Adjudication Clarity
Listen to your adjudication tapes with George and leave with both a sense of clarity and a plan. His experience working with judges and being a judge is sure to provide you with what needs to be done next in order for your organization to improve.
