As the year is winding down, here are some things to think about as we bring another year to a close. I know that the kids are already thinking about the summer and what adventures await them. This [Read More]
Resources
Top 10 things to consider when choosing your marching band show.
Below are 10 things to consider when choosing your Marching Band Show. This is not a top ten list, but more about a dialog for you to think about. As a former HS Band Director and show coordinator, I [Read More]
What do you Really Want from your Drill Designer?
Questions to ask yourself before you make that call. This Month's article was written by Shannon Jeffreys of SCJ Drill Designs. For the past 10 years, I’ve been lucky to work [Read More]
Marching Band is Over…Now What?
The time has finally come to rid the band room of grass (or those pesky rubber pellets) and stay indoors. The season is over and the band schedule can finally get back to normal. This may seem to be a [Read More]
Do The Opinions of Judges Matter?
As we venture into the competition season, I feel that this topic needs to be discussed. I have often been asked this question by parents, students, and even the occasional colleague. My response is [Read More]
Why Do We Neglect Visual Warm Up?
I am often amazed at what I see when I watch a marching band's ensemble rehearsal. Usually, they will saunter out to the field with the pit pulling out everything imaginable. The band will spend some [Read More]