Marching Band

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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Drill Design Preparation 2009 Drill Design Scott Kurtzweil, Kurtzweil Designs Before we get into the particulars of the actual design for the 2009 Notre Dame HS Band, let’s take a few minutes to go over the design preparation that I…
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Last fall, at the end of my first Marching Band Season, Steve Martin and I sat down to talk about what worked and what didn't with regard to the design of Reno's 2011 show. Part of the problem was that the Band Director job at Reno had been…
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The Goldmine in Your Back Yard: Freshman Success The scariest moment for any director is the day the class requests for the following year arrive. It's a make-or-break moment, when you see how many new performers will be matriculating up…
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