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Introducing Varsity Spirit
A major new player has entered into the marching arts activity. See how Varsity Spirit, known for cheerleading apparel, competitions, ... -
Aungst and Dicciani Receive Yamaha Legacy in Education Award
Through his 35-year career, Thomas Aungst has gotten in the trenches of the programs that he teaches. As assistant high ... -
The 100th 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade
In 1979, Todd Marcocci and his father drove four hours to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to watch the city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. ... -
Bill Harvey from Buddy Roger’s Music Named Synchrony Pillar
By establishing Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids (LINKS) and many other community endeavors, Bill Harvey—president and CEO of Buddy Roger’s ... -
Edward Protzman Receives George N. Parks Award
When Edward Protzman arrived at Mason (Ohio) High School in 2017, the band program had experienced a whirlwind of director ... -
Clean Your Sax!
OK, let me start by saying that maybe I am not the very best about cleaning my instrument. I do ... -
Supporting Cast
Every great movie has its main characters and also has a supporting cast that helps the stars shine. Just like ... -
Audition Insights
Whether for college entrance, high school honor ensembles, or for a drum corps, audition season is well upon us. As ... -
Fiercely Supportive
The competitive winter guard season is picking up, and guards are debuting their 2020 productions. While we often focus on ... -
Updated Yamaha Chimes and Saxophone
If you play the chimes or saxophone, you will have an improved experience with Yamaha’s revamped products. Yamaha has redesigned ... -
Promark Drumsticks SPYR Mallet Line
Percussion instruments get hit by mallet after mallet, but the mallets take the beating. Promark Drumsticks, a D’Addario brand, created ... -
Regionals—January 2020 to April 2020
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From January 2019 to April 2020. West WGI Guard ... -
Vandegrift High School
The Vandegrift Band and Vision Dance Company in Austin, Texas, made its debut at Bands of America Grand Nationals in ... -
Captain of Her Own Destiny
Though at first feeling inept at spinning, one guard member navigated many new opportunities to hone her craft and leadership ... -
The Ambulance Arena
Know how and why to activate the Emergency Medical Service for your event. You may have never noticed the ambulance, ... -
Dr. Arthur C. Bartner
Many of our readers know that I marched during my undergraduate years at Northwestern University, where I received my journalism ... -
Reviewing Game Day Security
Safety first! Both host and visiting bands must join forces with administrators and security personnel to create a positive event ... -
Spirit and Synergy
When bands collaborate with cheerleaders, dance teams, and mascots, together they create even more rousing routines and shows. With formations ... -
Tarps on the Field
Used in various shapes, sizes, and colors, tarps help marching groups transform the football field into their own stage. Marching ... -
Cavalcade of Bands Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Cavalcade of Bands hit a big milestone—its 60th anniversary—in October 2019. The not-for-profit competition circuit attracts schools from Pennsylvania, New ... -
Marshall University Across the Pond
The Marshall University Marching Band from Huntington, West Virginia, will ditch the country roads it knows and head across the ... -
Laura VanDoren Receives 2019 DCI George Bonfiglio Chairperson’s Award
Laura VanDoren (left in photo) saw a musician suffer a serious injury on the field at the Drum Corps International ... -
2019 World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Inductees Include International Members and George Takei
The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame (WDCHOF) inducted two individuals into the new International Division along with a roster ... -
Learning or Relearning
On July 19, I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. It paralyzed the left side of my body. It affected my ability ... -
Achieving Your Best
As you get ready for your first concert of the season, college audition, jury, or recital, think about how to ... -
After Marching Band
We’ve reached the inevitable transition from the long hours of marching band to the next musical season around the corner. ... -
Dispelling Drama
“I would never want to teach guard. There’s too much drama.” I’ve heard this comment from band staff who work ... -
“Chorales and Beyond”
“Chorales and Beyond” band books allow students to focus on their fundamentals of sound and intonation. Written by Timothy Loest ... -
FLASH Shako Visors and Wraps
Marching bands design their equipment and uniforms for their shows, so why not customize the shakos too? Introduced in April ... -
Regionals—December 2019 to January 2020
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From December 2019 to January 2020. West Tradeshows Jan 8-11—Albuquerque, ...