One of the most underrated and misunderstood pastimes in America. Traditional High School and College Marching Bands are a staple in music education and sports. …
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For freshmen or upperclassmen who will be starting their first year in the marching band, band camp can feel awkward. They don’t know anyone, and …
Marching band is a unique form of music performance and entertainment. There are many hours that go into learning a halftime show, and you have …
Band Camp is a fun and exciting time during the summer for many music students. It can also be stressful and nerve-wracking if you aren’t …
Every percussionist needs a simple way to organize and carry their tools. A stick and mallet bag is used to protect all of your drumsticks …
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Every marching band is unique. The terms they use and their meanings will vary slightly (especially the verbal commands used for directing the band). This …
It may sound “nerdy,” but band camps are some of the best summer camps you can attend. Some are day camps, some are at your …
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Instrumental ensemble training began, for me, as a child in my school’s “Beginners Band.” Every aspiring fifth-grader got to pick the instrument which they were …
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If you’ve watched a marching band field show, you’ve seen individual marching band members move around to different places on the field. The band members …
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Indoor percussion ensembles have evolved from something for marching band musicians to do in their off-season into stand-alone careers for aspiring musicians of all ages. …
