Category: Marching Band

  • Surprising Rap Music Instruments! (Most Popular and Unique)

    Surprising Rap Music Instruments! (Most Popular and Unique)

    In the world of music, rap or rather hip-hop has become one of the most popular genres.  Likely originating in African-American and Latinx communities in the United States in the 1970s, rap has since spread worldwide and evolved into various sub-genres.  The music is known by its spoken lyrics, often performed in a rhythmic and […]

  • Best Drum Major Podium (Guide and Insider Tips!)

    Best Drum Major Podium (Guide and Insider 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 […]

  • Best Marching Band Drill Software (Comparison and Review)

    Best Marching Band Drill Software (Comparison and Review)

    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 […]

  • 10 Traditional Marching Band Songs (Best of All Time!)

    10 Traditional Marching Band Songs (Best of All Time!)

    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 […]

  • Marching Band Field Show

    Marching Band Field Show

    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 […]

  • Marching to Victory: The Thrilling World of Marching Band Competitions

    Marching to Victory: The Thrilling World of Marching Band Competitions

    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 […]

  • How to March in Marching Band (Basic Steps and Techniques)

    How to March in Marching Band (Basic Steps and Techniques)

    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 […]

  • List of ALL Marching Bands in Alabama (College & High School)

    List of ALL Marching Bands in Alabama (College & High School)

    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 […]

  • Marching Band Competition Judging (Explained)

    Marching Band Competition Judging (Explained)

    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 Sizes and Classification (Easy Chart)

    Marching Band Sizes and Classification (Easy Chart)

    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 […]