Marching Band and Musical Instrument Tips

During concert band or orchestra class, the band director will stand on a small podium a few inches tall while conducting. This allows the musicians they are leading to see their baton or hands to follow cues and remain on tempo. While marching on a football field, it becomes more of a challenge to see […]

At one-time band directors or drill designers would create drill sheets by hand! That is a lot of matching, counting, and guessing if the formations are possible or if the students can reach a set on time. Luckily today, we have the power of computers and the ability to write drill online. Finding the best […]

The word “march” in a musical context can have different meanings. You can physically march to the beat of a song by moving your feet in time with the music; you can also play a march in a marching band, which refers to a type of musical composition. These compositions have a characteristic sound that […]

Parades are where many non-musicians will see a marching band. While it may look like all marching bands do is walk in lines in parades, the most exciting and entertaining part of seeing a marching band perform is during halftime. Having special drill, playing music people will recognize, and taking the energy from the stands […]

When you think about different kinds of competitive sports, is marching band on that list? Believe it or not, marching band is a competitive sport, and thousands of bands across the US participate in intense competitions during marching season to see which band is “the best.” Marching Band Competitions are so much fun to participate […]

You have decided to join your school’s marching band and are about to attend “band camp.”  You may not know how marching band camp works, but the central part of it is marching. Everyone in the band knows it is your first time in the marching band. They all have been in your shoes and […]

Below you can find our comprehensive list of every marching band in the state of Alabama. College/University bands will be listed separately from high school bands. You will find the city where the band is located, the name of the school, a link to their social accounts, and the size of the band (if we […]

If you are part of a marching band at your high school, you will likely travel to attend competitions in your district, state, or across the US on Saturdays to attend and participate in marching band competitions. At these competitions, your band will perform your halftime show in full for several professional judges who will […]

Marching band competitions are one of the best parts of being a part of your high school’s marching band. You will travel around in or outside the state on a Saturday, perform your show for judges, and watch other schools’ shows while hanging out in the stands with your friends, snacking on some cheese fries […]