Since as far back as anyone in the activity can remember, there has been a hotly contested debate around whether or not marching band is a sport. And as a marching band geek who just spent 4 hours...
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Let's face it. That 110 degree turf you're rehearsing on has been known break the spirit of the eagerest, brightest eyed, bushiest tailed, freshmen band students. And on top of that, marching band is...
So, you’ve somehow found yourself in charge of a drum line. You probably want to make sure the line sounds as good as it can. One of the biggest keys to this is tuning. The two main steps to...
Person playing glockenspiel close up. Original public domain image from Flickr Ah, the front ensemble! The unsung hero of many a marching band. Often ignored, sometimes unheard, but always quietly...
Ah, the famed marching band drum set. So beloved by some, just as reviled by others. The debate over the merits of including a drum set is perhaps one of the most polarizing in the marching world....
Have you ever noticed that you’ve never seen a bassoon marching in a show? A soloist for a marching show may be seen up near the front ensemble playing the french horn solo from Stravinsky’s...