Inspire Your Young Concert Band with 6 Exciting New Works!
Jingle Jam If you want to get your audience clapping along, look no further! Jingle Jam is a feelgood holiday celebration that features many of your favorite classics, including “Up on the Housetop”, “Deck the Halls”, “The 12 Days of Christmas”, “O Tannenbaum”, “God...
8 4A & 6A Bands Advance to the UIL State Marching Contest!
This past weekend of competition in Texas saw incredible successes across the state, including many Area competition medalists, champions, and state advancements!
Reflecting on a Marching Band Season: John Wooden on Redefining Success
Reflecting on a marching band season goes beyond simply reminiscing about performances and competitions. It is a valuable opportunity for personal development, growth, and self-reflection. By examining the experiences and lessons learned during the season, individuals...
Cedar Park, Aledo, Wakeland, & Mineola win UIL Area Contests!
Texas' first weekend of UIL Area Competitions saw incredible performances, including many Area Finalist advancements, qualifications for the State Marching Contest, and four Area Championships! Cedar Park HS | Cedar Park, Texas UIL 5A Area H Champions, performing "The...
New Marching Band Show for 2025! “Blur”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Tchaikovsky, Philip Glass, Abel Korzeniowski, and The Beatles!
How to Craft Engaging Marching Band Shows: The Essential Guide
Introduction In the realm of marching band show design, where precision meets artistry, we, as experts in the field, are here to guide you toward creating unforgettable performances that will leave your audience in awe. From conceptualization to execution, we'll...
Successful mid-season showings for many in Week 4!
Rouse HS | Leander, Texas Texas Marching Classic Silver Medalists, performing "Opus 78" Wakeland HS | Frisco, Texas Class AAA Champions and Regional Silver Medalists, performing "Where the Heart Is" Wylie HS | Wylie, Texas Regional Finalists, performing "Come...
“Prophetic Dances” selected as ABC Bandworld Top 100 work for 2024!
We are delighted to announce that Evan VanDoren's "Prophetic Dances" has been selected for the 2024 ABC WIBC Top 100 band works list, marking a significant milestone for this captivating composition. This accolade not only highlights VanDoren's extraordinary talent...
Get Ready to Jingle All the Way: Essential Band Picks for a Winter Concert You Won’t Forget!
Introduction With the winter season fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about new music selections for your concert band. Winter concerts are a wonderful opportunity for music directors to showcase the skills and talents of their musicians. If you're on the...
Multiple Class Champions in Week 3!
More bands than ever attended contests this past weekend across the entire country, resulting in multiple class championships, placements, and overall championships, including a number of "firsts" for many programs! Wakeland HS | Wakeland, Texas Class AAA Champions...
The Power of Music: Why Great Teachers Make a Lasting Impact
Being an impactful music teacher is important because music education has been shown to have numerous benefits for students. It improves learning outcomes and creates a positive classroom atmosphere. For example, active engagement with music enhances language...
Clear Lake, Panther Creek Win in Week 2
Many bands across the country performing Evan's arrangements experienced continued success in week two of the 2024 Marching Band season! Clear Lake HS | Houston, Texas Overall Grand Champions, performing "Monarch(y)" Panther Creek HS | Frisco, Texas Overall Grand...