Marching Band

Marching percussion ensembles spend hours upon hours in rehearsal each day to perfect their indoor or field show, with their main objective often being to PLAY CLEAN. Most adjudication criteria focuses on the "how" as opposed to the "what."…
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I recently saw a comic depicting a boss pointing at a subordinate saying, "You get back to your cubicle and start thinking outside the box!" Other than being an obvious oxymoron, you can hardly live in our world without hearing, seeing or…
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When writing for a new band, it is integral to the success of the program to gather as much information about the band's history, style and strengths. Another key factor is to establish a strong understanding of the expectations of not only…
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Meet and Greet; Discussion: Schedule and Expectations & Assign Field Numbers Stretching Routine (Full Band in Attendance Circle) Basic Marching Fundamentals (Full Band)
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Few Methods Courses at the Graduate or Undergraduate levels address the Visual issues facing the contemporary Band Director. While many insightful lectures have been given regarding appropriate repertoire enrichment and technique…
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The uniform purchase for your band organization will be one of the larger single expenditures for the booster organization or school administrative unit. The following outline is designed to help you become more knowledgeable of this…
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Regardless of whether your marching band is competitive or not, it is important that the band develops a sense of personal identity to avoid becoming a "cookie cutter" band. The most successful competitive programs generally have a real…
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Creating a new uniform for today's marching musical ensemble can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Where does a person start? Should one stick with the tried and true, traditional designs or rock the proverbial boat with a new and…
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There is a beautiful ancient oak tree on Johns Island, South Carolina. It is over 500 years old. It has stood through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, 36 tropical storms and 19 hurricanes. It has over 600,000 visitors a year. It is a…
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We have all seen flags that were nothing short of stunning. Likewise, we've all seen our share that could only be described as horrendous. A great flag design is one of the easiest ways to please the GE gods. Design it well and it works for…
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The end of the year and the beginning of a new year is always a good time for deep reflection, course correction and pinpointing. What do I want to create over the coming year at a professional and personal level? We all know that nothing…
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Marching band members, just like athletes, need to be well conditioned and prepared for the rigors of band practices and performances. These unique athletes are often in formations for long periods of time, wearing heavy clothing in warm…
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So many of us have great dreams for the next school year, but with the passing of each day we miss valuable opportunities to lay the groundwork for the fulfillment of those dreams. Now is the time to prepare for a more productive,…
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Too often we postpone success by spending more time hoping our career will attain world-class dimensions rather than taking action today to move the dream forward. Seemingly little distractions clamor for our attention and we neglect to…
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The number one positive benefit on my list is the parental involvement my program enjoys. Maybe it is a comment at our society; but since we started competing, parental support has increased. “This is our way of spending time and being…
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