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Being Bisectional
Switching sections within a season or between seasons brings rewards to many marching arts participants. It also adds its own ... -
Tarpon Springs Outdoor Performance Ensemble
Sweeping all three of its captions in Class AA, The Tarpon Springs (Fla.) Outdoor Performance Ensemble also won its first ... -
High Schoolers Invited to the Bowl
College marching bands aren’t the only ensembles that head out to prestigious bowl games during the holiday season. Many high ... -
How to Teach Drill
From dot books to iPhone apps, the devices and methods for teaching drill have evolved and become more diverse. What’s ... -
Marching in the Heart of Texas
Known for cowboys, cattle, oil, The Alamo, football and marching bands, the Lone Star State sets a great example for ... -
Going Pop, Going Viral
In today’s digital age, viral videos are all the rage. From LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” to the ultra-popular PSY’s “Gangnam ... -
Glocks, Oboes and Violins? Oh, My!
Marchers with unique instruments add a special flare on the field while also posing various challenges. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps
The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps have steadily climbed the championship ranks under the direction of David Glasgow. As it ... -
Navigating Social Networks
With social networking now being a significant game changer in the entire world of communication, marching arts organizations must ensure ... -
The Second Time Arounders
Do you dream of being able to march after drum corps or college, long into your golden years? Well, you ... -
NCAA Movers and Shakers
In the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (previously Division I-A),schools are moving east and west. As many athletic teams changeconferences to ... -
Siloam Springs High School Band
In a small town of 15,000 residents, Siloam Springs High School has a band with a big dream—to march in ... -
Stevenson University Mustang Marching Band
Earlier this month, the Stevenson University band completed its inaugural season. Find out how this fledgling band exceeded expectations and ... -
Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band
As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln moves from the Big 12 to the Big Ten, the marching band must make a ... -
Graduating From High School to College
A sharp drop-off in marching band participation occurs between high school and college. For those that do make the leap, ... -
Visual Appeal
Visual effect has always been an important consideration in marching shows. Today’s groups are pushing the envelope with more body ... -
Pulse Percussion
In 2005, a new independent percussion unit in Southern California sprung to life. Just five years later, the group hit ...
Author: Jeremy Chen
Jeremy Chen
Jeremy Chen is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California (USC). He marched cymbals for two years at Rancho Cucamonga High School before playing bass drum and snare at Upland High School. He is currently a snare drummer and office staff member for the USC Trojan Marching Band. He aspires to one day become a correspondent for the BBC.
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