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How to Master Stagger-Breathing Techniques in Marching Bands

How to Master Stagger-Breathing Techniques in Marching Bands

The simple truth is this: your band will not sound good if they don’t make a conscious effort to maintain a body full of air! In marching band, as directors, we must constantly monitor and be aware of this fact, and provide strategies for students to keep their bodies...
13 Tips to Improve Your Marching Band Today!

13 Tips to Improve Your Marching Band Today!

Marching Band rehearsals can be… well… a lot. And you, as the teacher leading the rehearsal, have a lot of demands placed on you! Here are 13 tips to improve your rehearsals that you can implement today! Students must have all the things! Nothing slows...
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Music Education in Schools

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Music Education in Schools

In today’s swiftly changing educational landscape, the significance of music education in schools cannot be emphasized enough. It profoundly impacts students, fostering their cognitive development, emotional growth, and overall academic success. This extensive...
6th Place for Santa Clara at the 2024 DCI World Championships

6th Place for Santa Clara at the 2024 DCI World Championships

After a year away, Santa Clara Vanguard returned to Indianapolis, securing an impressive sixth-place finish in the 2024 Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships. This accomplishment reaffirmed their status as one of the elite corps in the marching world,...
4 Tips for Learning Drill with Your Marching Band

4 Tips for Learning Drill with Your Marching Band

Learning drill is fundamental to any marching band performance, requiring precision, coordination, and practice. Getting your band members to move in perfect synchronization across the field can be challenging, but it’s achievable with the right strategies. In this...