Tim Hinton - The 2020 Marching Season
Last week, I had the opportunity to connect with Tim Hinton (Composer, Arranger, and Host of the outstanding padcast, Marching...
Paul Murtha: Arranging & Composing for Concert Band
Whether in marching band, concert band, or jazz band, you may have performed one of Paul Murtha's compositions. Recently retired from...
50% of the School Playing Band! Is that possible???
This video is from the 2017 Band Director Summit hosted by Aamano Music. In this video, I interviewed Robbie Spiers. Robbie retired last...
A Good and Faithful Servant
Last week, the Davis High School Marching Band took center stage in one of the most prestigious marching events in the U.S.: the Macy's...
Fun Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We will see many organizations & people sporting pink apparel and accessories including many...
The Marching Band Warm Up
The warmup is vital to any physical activity. For marching band, it is crucial! As you are preparing for the fall Marching Season be...
Is Vanguard poised to take the Devils? Or is this a repeat of 1999?
This season has been insane to say the least! The Blue Devils remain undefeated and look to be in a position of taking an incredible...
Is This Another Championship Year for the Blue Devils?
This past Saturday was a test for the corps competing for a final spot in the Drum Corps International Championship Finals in...
Party's over. Back to work!
The Fourth of July festivities are now behind us and we are now focussing on the new marching season. BY this point most directors have...
Marching Band Competitions: Circuits vs Local Shows
One of the big decisions high school band directors make is the decision of which competitions are appropriate for the program in...
