You arrived in this field because music matters and young people matter. You plan shows, rehearse long hours, troubleshoot logistics, and guide students through growth. But what if your own battery is running low—and you’re not even aware of it?Taking time to...
Is marching band a sport or an art? The answer most directors already feel in their bones is: yes. The best marching band shows demand the discipline of athletics and the nuance of performing arts—strength, stamina, precision, expression, storytelling, and teamwork,...
Marching band is one of the most visible programs in a school district. Instruments, uniforms, travel, and staff stipends appear clearly in the budget. When financial pressure hits, it’s often seen as an easy place to cut. That visibility creates a misleading...
Show Titled: “Frozen in Time” Commissioned by Legacy Ranch HS | Liberty Hill, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion & Sound Design by Andrew MarkworthProgram Coordination by Jeremy Spicer “Frozen in Time” captures the wonder of a...
Every composer knows the feeling: you sit down to write, full of ideas, but the blank page stares back. And somewhere between the staff lines and self-doubt, a quiet voice whispers, “Who am I to write this?” That voice — the one that questions your worth, your talent,...
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