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To Compete or Not to Compete

Thousands of high school marching bands and color guard groups perform in competitions each year. But does competing help or hurt students and the school’s overall band program?

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Demystifying the Judging Process

Being judged at a competition can be an intimidating experience, but advanced knowledge of the judges and their scoring sheets—as well as reflection after the show—can help you understand what judges look for.

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Battle of the Bands

With the high-energy, high-emotion style of HBCU bands, sometimes halftime becomes more important and more intense than the football game.

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Smells Like Team Spirit

Fostering a bond between the marching band and the football team can engender more memorable and meaningful experiences for all who take the field on game day.

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2007 DCI World Champions

Who’s the best of the best in DCI? Want to know how your favorite drum corps placed or who had the best horn line, drum line or color guard? Find out the final rankings and award recipients.

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