Building Better Bands: David Kaiser on Judging, Training & CSJA

About this episode

In the inaugural episode of CSJA Presents: Inside the Judge’s Circle , our hosts Sean Sumwalt and Robert “Bob” Fischer sit down with Central States Judges Association Executive Director David Kaiser to explore what really goes into judging the marching arts. David reflects on his 23 years with the Central States Judges Association, from his earliest experiences as a judge to the extensive training, feedback, and continuing education that help CSJA adjudicators stay current with an ever-evolving activity. We dive into what judges are actually evaluating, the balance between what performers are being asked to do and how well they achieve it, the evolution of general effect, and how…