Choosing the Right Custom or Pre-Designed Show
Evan VanDoren Music · Finding 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...
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...
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 found success creating effective arrangements together. In this webinar, we walk through the why and the how we go from “blank page” to “effective arrangement”. Big thanks to Tim Hinton for the...
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