Drum Corps International
Annual Drum Major Leadership Summit
OPPORTUNITY: In the fall of 2012, Dan Acheson, CEO of Drum Corps International, reached out to Fran Kick asking him to work with DCI and World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Hall member Gene Monterastelli on the 2013 DCI Drum Major Leadership Summit. The event occurs every January during the DCI Annual Meeting.
RESULTS: Working with Gene, Fran Kick created a 3-part series of interactive sessions during the weekend. Starting with a Looking@Leadership experience, Fran facilitated an exploration of different leadership styles and mindsets. Gene and Fran co-led “No Decision is a Decision” for the first time in 2013. Bringing DCI Drum Majors together—sharing leader-to-leader insight and strategies while also gaining practical leadership tactics and skills—proved to be a powerful combination.
UPDATE: Fran Kick and Gene Monterastelli have continued working together every year since 2013 increasing both the number of participating drum majors and the number of drum corps who send their drum majors to this summit every January.
2021 VIRTUAL KEYNOTE: Fran Kick created an opening video message for the first in a series of DCI Drum Major Leadership Summit Virtual Sessions in preparation for the 2021 season and then introduced Dr. Jake Levy, Ph.D. for his presentation on self-care and mental health.
Drum Corps International (DCI) is Marching Music’s Major League™ and a leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers.
“Thank you for bringing your talent, interactive approach, and leadership insight to the DCI Drum Majors!”
Gene Monterastelli, DCI Hall of Fame Member & Program Leader