D3 Visual Designs

Though I'm only at 50% client capacity, as of 5-31-2026, I'm closing new contracts for the Summer design season. I may still be able to place 1 or 2 new clients, but the show needs to be ready to go. I also have openings for visual instruction throughout the Fall, whether I design your show or not.

You know how to contact me!

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Did you know that I have 2 YouTube channels? Well, I do... But only 1 of them has "New" content. Be sure you're subscribed to the right one!

is the channel where I post new show animations. If you're not subscribed there, you're missing out on all of the more recent posts/content.

is the channel I use exclusively for unlisted or private content I show only to clients. If you're ONLY subscribed here, you do not receive notifications on new content.

So, be sure to subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/

Thanks!

D³ Visual Designs I'm David A. Parsons, the Founder and Designer at D3 Visual Designs. I have experience not only as a Drill Designer but also as a Visual Instructor and Coordinator as well. I have had the opportunity to work with many ensembles ranging from 12 to 100 Winds, with a wide range of proficiency levels. T...

Here is the complete 2010 Silver Creek show, "Bach for a New Millennium"

This is not the exact show that was given to the client. As I said in a previous video, my writing style and approaches have changed so I edited what I could to bring the animation more "Up to date" with my current design styles.

This year (2010) and this show was the beginning of a renaissance of sorts for my designs. From this point until 2016/2017 I developed a greater understanding of how I approached designing shows. And though there is probably a bit more "moving" in this show than I may write today, it's still a very good example of how I continue to write today.

Visual & Drill Design : 2010 Silver Creek HS Marching Band, IN - "Bach for a New Millennium" Check out my website - http://D3VisualDesigns.com...and don't forget to subscribe!Show Title : "Bach for a New Millennium"Band Director : Larry HooverDrill D...

It's very special to me when I'm able to work with or design for a past student of mine. This happens to be the 3rd time working with Alesha as she takes the helm of the newly reformed JV guard at Perry Meridian HS. Loved writing for them and hope to do it again soon!

"Unanswered"
for Perry Meridian High School JV Winter Guard
(Regional A)

Ensemble Director : Alesha Acton Dugger
Guard Design : Alesha Acton Dugger, Amanda Garmon
Conceptual Design : Alesha Acton Dugger
Staging/Drill Design : David A. Parsons See less

https://youtu.be/AFSDZJ1_Shk

(This is a repost - Apparently, the link for the video didn't appear on the original post)

Visual & Drill Design, Animation : 2026 Perry Meridian JV Winter Guard, IN - "Unanswered" Check out my website - http://D3VisualDesigns.com...and don't forget to subscribe!"Unanswered"for Perry Meridian High School JV Winter Guard(Regional A)Ensem...

I still have 5 of 8 design slots available for the 2026 Fall marching season. I have the capacity for 8 total design clients for the Fall season, but need to carry a minimum of 6 just to keep D3 Visual Designs a viable design service.

Please spread the word that I have slots open and contact me soon if interested in my services so I can include you in my schedule!

http://www.d3visualdesigns.com

At this point, I only have 2 commitments for 2026. Due to time constraints, I have availability for up to 8 clients.

Please contact me soon so I know whether or not to include you in my schedule!

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This is a copy of a post I made about 2 years ago. If you're a music person and may know someone who can give a 5 valve CC Tuba a good home, please pass the information below along to them.

(Due to a recent event, it's imperative that I sell it)
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Band, Tuba, and friends of Tuba players... I'm posting here first before I place it on the market but I'm selling my fairly new JZ 410 CC Tuba. It's a Chinese Clone of the Miraphone 186-5U CC.

It was purchased from Dillon Music exactly 2 (4 now) years ago as a demo model but it was in near perfect condition. The only issues I noticed when I received it was some discoloration around the rim of the bell, one hidden pin head sized blemish/chip in the lacquer and the typical ticking of the rotors. (Pictures, if interested)

I fixed the ticking by making undoable adjustments in the rotor rods (Pictures, if interested). The blemishes aren't that major and don't have an effect on the playing.

I've personally worked on the slides to make them just about as free as I'd want (though they could be honed a little more) and vented the first rotor to eliminate pressure/popping when manipulating the first slide during play. Replaced the rubber bumpers with cork (Perfectly quieted the rotors) and aligned the rotors via borescope to get the best air-flow.

It comes with the original foam case as well as a Miraphone 186 gig bag which it fits in perfectly. Came with a generic mouthpiece, which will be included but I also have 2 Robert Tucci mouthpieces (RT-36, RT-88) that are not included but I could add them at a negotiated price. I will throw in my remaining supply Monster Heavy, Monster Light, Monster Bearing oil, as well as the Monster Slide grease as a part of the deal.

Looking to get $2450 for both the JZ-410 and the Miraphone Gig Bag and other included items listed above. I'm also asking $75 for each RT Mouthpiece.
Prefer you be relatively local. I'm willing to drive up to 200 miles or so (from Danville, IL 61832) for you to have a play test but please be seriously interested.

The horn is awesome but I bought it thinking I could get back into playing after having not played for 24 years. I gave 2 years but the last year, I've maybe played it 4 or 5 weeks. I serviced all the slides and rotors in April but it had been sitting since then. I will service them again before you test play.

If you have any questions, just ask me here or in messenger. I will take pictures if I get some interest here or before I post in the Market Place Ads.

Thanks!

Dave

FYI -

I do not pre-design any shows.

All of my drill creations are custom designed for each individual ensemble with content specific to the given concept of each show and character of it's music.

I do not re-sale old designs.

The only exceptions have been because of special circumstances. In 2 of these cases, the show was reused by the ensemble for which the show was originally designed. In the 3 other cases, the reused show was requested by the ensemble directors, was more of a redesign, and only used some elements of the original design.

I prefer not to design to music or a concept about which I've already written.

It can sometimes be difficult to re-conceptualize something I've already done. Yes, there are some older show concepts I've done where I feel I could construct much more effectively today but show concepts, especially for a different group, belongs to the ensemble in that time. I much prefer to dig my creative teeth into something new and as original as possible.

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Commitment season is upon us!

Prices will carry over from 2025. The only change is in the Minimum Design Fee and a new *Prop Consideration Fee.

The usual discounts continue as well...
▪**Finder's Rebate of $150 or 10% off your show for each referred & fulfilled contract.
▪Rehearsal Discount of up to 10% off applied to your show.

Visit http://www.d3visualdesigns.com for more info & make your reservations and referrals today!

*This is a fully negotiable fee & will apply only to moving props per instance they move - Does not apply to stationary props or props I specifically request.

**The only limit with this Rebate is in the available contracts. Refer 2 clients - get $300, Refer 4 - get $600. (or 20% off or 40% off respectively)

D³ Visual Designs - Affordable Custom Marching Band, WGI Winds, and Indoor Percussion Visual Design Unique & Intellectual Design For Smaller, Competitive Ensembles.