About

Founded by David A. Benoît, EncelaPulse Precision Ensemble is an innovative technology and consulting company specializing in the marching musical and pageantry arts. We provide a unique blend of hardware, pedagogy, and intellectual property designed to address the challenges of front-to-back phasing caused by the speed of sound and the distances between musicians. Our solutions are tailored specifically to meet the distinct rehearsal needs of each customer’s marching program.

Phasing—the noticeable timing discrepancies stemming from the physical distance between musicians—is a quantifiable issue that can be effectively resolved. Our approach allows for the creation of metronome pulses that are not only accurate but also distance-compensated for every musician’s position on the football field. By instilling confidence in the system and the techniques we offer, members can swiftly learn to anticipate or adjust their timing, ensuring that the ensemble consistently delivers a seamless, unphased performance before the press box.

Current rehearsal techniques are often time-consuming and have remained largely unchanged for nearly forty years. For the benefit of the members and the overall quality of performances, it is imperative that this paradigm shifts.

Some programs that pride themselves on high standards of educational excellence often limit the blocking (staging) of their designs to minimize the need for addressing phasing in rehearsals. Conversely, other programs push the boundaries of blocking to enhance their competitiveness, which can result in a significant expenditure of rehearsal time. EncelaPulse offers a solution that optimizes this critical resource—time. Our system significantly reduces the rehearsal hours spent on phasing issues, thus sharpening both educational outcomes and competitive advantages.

David A. Benoît, the visionary behind EncelaPulse, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he served as the principal oboe in the USM Wind Ensemble, the USM Symphony Orchestra, Southern Arts Pro Musica, and the Quintette du Soir. A former marching member of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps Color Guard, he has also been an airline pilot based in Atlanta since 2004.