New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Imagine”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Prokofiev, Danielpour, Newman, Bricusse, & Newley!
How to Pick the Perfect Music for Marching Band Shows (Without Second-Guessing Later)
Picking the right music can make or break your season. The best marching band shows don’t just sound good—they tell a story, pace your visual design, grow your students’ skills, and keep everyone fired up from band camp to finals. Below are the five questions I ask...
Must-Play Spring Concert Pieces for Your Concert Band
Advanced Band Luminosities Luminosities is an electrifying overture for a mature wind ensemble that masterfully encapsulates the mesmerizing vibrance and comforting warmth of light itself. Bursting with triumphant brass fanfares, lively rhythmic exchanges, and vivid...
Marching Band Shows Made Easy: Proven Music That Inspires Students and Audiences
Introduction I understand how crucial the marching band season is to your overall band program. For many students, it's the highlight of their year. Their success, or lack thereof, shapes their perception of their band experience and sets the tone for your...
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Short Circuit”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Philip Glass, Michael Daugherty, Max Richter, and Frank Ticheli!
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Paradox”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Petar Lyondev, Oliver Davis, Jon Mackey, and Pat Metheny
Creating Music Legally: How to Arrange Marching Band Shows Without Copyright Trouble
Writing and arranging music is one of the most rewarding parts of being a composer, band director, or arranger. But when you’re working with existing songs — especially for marching band shows — understanding copyright law is essential. In my years writing and...
How Marching Band Shows Boost Academic Success (and Build Lifelong Skills)
When students join a marching band, they’re not just learning drill sets and music — they’re developing focus, discipline, and problem-solving skills that spill into every part of their lives. It’s one of the most powerful, research-backed examples of how the arts...
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “On Air”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Roger Taylor, Tchaikovsky, Etta James, The Buggles, and Queen!
Marching Band Shows: The Hidden Lessons That Shape Students for Life
When people think of marching band shows, they picture the lights, the uniforms, and the roar of the crowd. But the real story happens behind the scenes — in the long rehearsals, shared laughs, and quiet moments when students learn what they’re capable of. As a...
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Light & Shadow”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Respighi, Zimmer, Jónsi, Newman, Gillingham, and Ticheli!
How to Choose the Perfect Music for Your High School Marching Band Show
The right music can make your marching band show unforgettable. It’s what sets the tone, drives emotion, and connects your students to the story you’re trying to tell. As a former band director and current composer, I’ve learned that choosing music isn’t just about...