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By Fran Simmons.
This article discusses basic rifle tosses, from single to quad. It assumes that the reader has had at least a little instruction in tossing a rifle, knows the parts of the rifle, and understands the positions of left flat and right flat. This article does not claim to cover every nuance of tossing, [...]

These simple steps can maximize your rehearsal time and help your marching band achieve new levels of excellence
By Rob Stein, StandingOMarching.com
Many educators have varying viewpoints on how to clean drill. Most instructors teach in the same process they were taught. After being instructed in many groups with various teaching methods, I apply these key [...]

Documentary winning awards, praise on film festival circuit
A new independent film delivers an emotional, insightful look into the student marching band experience. The documentary From The 50 Yard Line is currently touring film festivals and will hopefully obtain broader theatrical and DVD distribution in the future.
High school bands across the country are also hosting benefit [...]

Finding and capturing ideas for a successful marching show
By Bobby Hullett, SoundingGround.com
Already, or constantly, thinking about “next year?” Programming your show can sometimes be a daunting task. The process is your key and here is one method to prepare your program for success.
The Napkin: Staying ahead of the curve is essential. In many instances, [...]

Aspects to consider when attempting to create the perfect flag
THE BAND HALL (www.thebandhall.com) — We have all seen flags that were nothing short of stunning. Likewise, we’ve all seen our share that could only be described as horrendous. A great flag design is one of the easiest ways to please the GE gods. [...]

Timely Recommendations to Ensure Band Members are Well Prepared for Activity
DALLAS, August 7, 2006 — With the beat of a drum, the blow of a whistle, and the blare of the brass section, marching bands across the country are practicing formations and new musical routines in anticipation of the start of the school year. Recognizing [...]

Ditulis Oleh: Renata Evaningrum

Color is a part of all our lives. We ‘feel blue’, see the world through ‘rose-colored glasses’ and can have ‘black moods’. Colors affect us emotionally. Our reactions to color are both instinctive and learned. Instinctive reactions appear to be universal; learned reactions are a product [...]

Oleh : Nimon
Pearl Drum Indonesia Marching Artist Endorser

Pendahuluan
Dewasa ini bentuk aransemen perkusi marching mempunyai berbagai macam variasi. Dari masing-masing variasi tersebut mempunyai kecenderungan berbentuk melodius. Hal ini terjadi akibat dari pengaruh aransemen keseluruhan yang memaksa Bass Drum mempunyai aransemen yang lebih harmoni dan mengalir [...]

Ditulis Oleh: Kevin Namaky

Marching Percussion Tuning Techniques
By Kevin Namaky (Marketing Manager for Pearl Corporation)
Pearl Corp. Nashville, TN
What Is Your Desired Sound? Some General Concepts:
• Cutting/articulate/staccato?
- Tune higher.
- Use larger amounts of muffling (this will decrease volume but shorten the length of note, resulting in a more staccato sound).
• Very resonant? [...]

Ditulis Oleh: Marko S Hermawan

Membaca ulasan mengenai “Judges: Why Don’t We Ever Agree With Them” oleh Rob Stein, membuat saya tergelitik untuk ikutan mengulas mengenai tema ini. Tanpa bermaksud mengikuti trend saat sebuah kejuaraan berakhir, dan muncul komentar negatif ke juri, [...]