When researching the history of marching bands there are several elements that make up a marching band. According to Wikipedia, A marching band is a group consisting of instrumental musicians performing outdoors for the purpose of entertainment, sometimes exercise, and competitions. Marching bands are used for military, marching shows, dance bands, concerts, and games. Studies show that there are a lot of similarities between band music and military operation. Most marching uniforms consist of gloves
continued looking at the instruments in front of me. It was a special day in my sixth grade music class. The teacher was offering a band, and the students had a one day opportunity to look, and play, any instrument he thought we liked. Although my first experience with the flute was unfortunate, this one experience helped me decide my future musical career. I have been in a band since my sixth grade year, and I have changed my instrument so many times, I can practically pick up any instrument and play it
Avon Marching Black and Gold. This is not the stereotypical marching band the average person thinks of. We are a family that prides ourselves on sweat, tears, and discipline. My first year in marching band taught me an array of important life lessons that I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise such as time management, social skills, and most importantly, learning that winning should never be my only driving force. My freshman year I had the mindset that I needed to work my hardest so the band could
The key to creating to perfect marching band is to have unity between the members so they can be able to all express the same message. Each member within the band should look and sound like one. A marching band without unity would not be able to make it far in their competitions or performances. The unity in a marching band is crucial and important aspect which can be gained through, rehearsal of basic marching fundamentals, balance of sound in the band, and the practice of discipline in each member
Music has a significant impact on my life. From beginner piano lessons in first grade to performing in the front ensemble of the Miami University Marching Band, music has shaped my personality and has helped me become more creative and open minded. Everyday I experience music in some form, whether on the radio, through my cellphone, or even sometimes at a live performance, and my listening habits have evolved over the past few years. For the most part, I listen to music through my cellphone. Apple
Think back to the last football game you were at and about to marching band that performed. Back in high school I joined marching band my last two years of high and I can honestly say it was a life changing experience. I have gained many friends and everyone became basically my second family. According to dci.org back in 1970 the first competitive marching band was created. A marching band consists of musically inclined performers that could play under the categories of percussion, brass, woodwinds
Drum majors must maintain control and direct the entire marching band. Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Drum majors are instrumental to guiding and directing performers of a marching band. The drum major is responsible for keeping the tempo, conducting the marching band and giving orders for how to march, when to stand at attention and bring horns up to playing position. Drum majors do not play an instrument in the ensemble, but they must memorize all conducting patterns for the entire
Why Marching Band is better than Sports: Since I was young band has been a huge part of my life, and while I may be a bit biased saying so, band is one of the best organizations that a school can have. But I’m not going to just leave it at that, after all, I’m sure every football player and their parents would disagree. Even some band students don’t believe that any type of band program is worth the time or energy that most band directors ask of them. So I will provide evidence proving my main statement
I am not an Education major, but I am in the marching band. Ever since I was little, I wanted to be in a marching band. I would watch the FAMU Marching 100 and copy all their moves as if I was a drum major. It was a dream that I now live. I am a member of the Butler marching band. I play clarinet and hope out anyway that I can. I have painted the practice and game field for our performances. I have painted the band storage room in Hinkle field house. I try to help out as much as possible. Not because
I should be considered to be the percussion section leader for The Force 2015 Marching Band season. Band is more than just a class to me, I feel I am a part of something special. I want to be accepted as section leader because I feel I have the capability to become a great one. Being section leader is a huge responsibility. I would be an exceptional section leader. The reason I think this is because I have proven that I can be a good leader, by coming in early to set up the Drumline by myself