Trendmarching : Situs Library Marching Band Indonesia

Oleh: Marko S Hermawan
Jupiter Indonesia Endorser
Salah satu tujuan saya memberikan pemaparan pada episode sebelumnya adalah untuk menstimulasi rekan-rekan yang juga duduk ke pendidikan tinggi untuk juga berkontribusi terhadap kemajuan marching band di Indonesia. Dari unit yang mengikuti beberapa kejuaraan bergengsi di Indonesia seperti GPMB, beberapa berasal [...]

Oleh: Marko S Hermawan
Jupiter Indonesia EndorserMemang sudah menjadi naluri sebagai dosen, maka apapun itu, semuanya harus ada proses belajar mengajar. Dan ini termasuk dunia marching band yang telah menjadi bagian dari “darah” dalam pembuluh saya. Ide ini sebetulnya muncul ketika saya masih belajar di sekolah keguruan [...]

By : Bryan Goff
I keep repeating the theme that in order to not neglect certain playing techniques, we must include these techniques in a specific slot in our regular daily practice schedule. I have previously mentioned techniques such as lip slurs and single tonguing. I feel that it is also important to ensure that we [...]

Oleh: Marko S Hermawan.
Jupiter Indonesia Endorser
Berhubungan dengan episode sebelumnya mengenai pemanasan alat tiup, marilah kita lanjutkan pembicaraan berikutnya. Latihan selanjutnya adalah memperhatikan nada pendek dan nada stakato.
SHORT NOTES
Biasanya latihan ini merupakan rangkaian pemanasan setelah Long Tones. Pemanasan ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat nada stakato, aksentuasi dan tekanan [...]

By : Bryan Goff
One of my other Trumpet Topics pages included a description of the virtues of Long Tones vs. Lip Slurs. Something that I should have also mentioned in that description is that long tones tend to reinforce.
For example, if you are in the process of making an embouchure change, you will probably want [...]

We all know it’s important,
but how much do we use it every day?

By : Bryan Goff
Many of the benefits of practice with a metronome are quite obvious. When practicing a piece of music, the use of a metronome helps maintain a steady tempo throughout. A metronome is necessary for checking a composer’s tempo marking. Also, [...]

By: Bryan Goff
High school solo contests will be coming up, auditions for entrance into a college music program may be coming up, and university “Jury Exams” could be just around the corner.  Perhaps now is an appropriate time to examine past performances to find clues which will help improve upcoming performances.

“What happened — nerves?”

1. Over-prepare. [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]