Choosing the Right Custom or Pre-Designed Show
When you’re considering how to program a marching band show, there’s a lot to consider! Commissioning custom arrangements and designs can be expensive and time-consuming, though buying pre-designed projects might not be the right thing for your program either. One thing’s for sure: you’ve got limited resources (both time and money) to expend to get the best result for your students and community.
Join me, along with Matt James and Scott Koter, as we discuss the vast array of options available when considering programming for your upcoming marching show! Tim Hinton, from Marching Arts Education and the Marching Roundtable, moderates our conversation in addition to injecting some very valuable insight of his own!
5 Winning Strategies to Improve Retention in Music Ensembles!
Retaining Students through Personal Relationships Building personal relationships with students is crucial for student retention in music ensembles. Directors should make an effort to be visible and known by students even before the start of the school year. This can...
New Marching Band Show for 2025! “Come Together”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of The Beatles! Featuring classics including “Hey Jude”, “Yesterday”, and more!
The Ultimate Guide to Effective Music Education Advocacy
Advocating for music education is crucial in ensuring access and quality for all students. Music education provides numerous benefits for holistic student development, including cognitive abilities, creativity, and emotional well-being. The objective of this article...
New Marching Band Show for 2025! “On the Throttle”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Stephen Baysted, Kimberly Archer, Thomas Newman, and John Mackey!
2 New Works to be performed at the 2024 Midwest Clinic in Chicago!
Evan will premiere two new works for concert band at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, this month, including one world premiere! Learn more about when and where you can hear these performances below! With Gratitude (world premiere) To be performed by the Cedar...
Transform Your Band’s Performance with These 6 Advanced Concert Pieces
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 color...
New Marching Band Show for 2025! “A Picture’s Worth”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Cody Fry, Oliver Davis, Marvin Hamlisch, and Adam Schoenberg!
7 Creative Marching Band Show Ideas for 2025: Exploring the Seven Basic Plots
Marching band shows have become a prominent platform for showcasing the talent, creativity, and teamwork of marching bands worldwide. These captivating performances not only entertain but also engage audiences with their dynamic displays of music, visual artistry, and...
How to Craft Effective, Educationally-Sound Marching Band Music
Jason Robb (band director & program coordinator) and I have successfully created effective arrangements together. In this webinar, we walk through the why and how we go from “blank page” to “effective arrangement.”
New Marching Band Show for 2025! “The Cutting Edge”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” and Samuel Barber!
Cedar Park & Mineola win 5A & 3A Texas UIL State Marching Contests!
This week, at the UIL State Marching Contest in San Antonio, Texas, Cedar Park HS and Mineola HS sealed impressive victories to bring home their classifications' state championship trophies! This marks Mineola's fourth state championship and Cedar Park's 8th,...