Marching.com is a one-stop source of high school marching band news, photos, events, links and resources. http://www.marching.com en-us Sat, 23 Feb 2008 8:00:00 CST Mon, 5 Aug 2019 14:00:00 CST Copyright 1996-2019 Ken Martinson. All rights reserved. ken@marching.com (Ken Martinson) ken@marching.com (Ken Martinson) http://www.marching.com/images/marchingcom_rss.gif http://www.marching.com 144 26 Marching Band News from Marching.com The Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims will be shown live in more than 500 theatres on Thursday, August 8 when Big, Loud and Live 16 begins at 6:30 PM Eastern. http://www.marching.com/news/2019/dci-2019-championships-live-in-theatres/ http://www.marching.com/news/2019/dci-2019-championships-live-in-theatres/ Mon, 5 Aug 2019 12:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the 45 World Class semi-finalist color guards from the 2019 WGI World Championships held April 4-6, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2019-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2019-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ Tue, 9 Apr 2019 14:00:00 CST If there is a performance happening in UD Arena during the WGI Color Guard World Championships, this group is there to watch and cheer. Meet Spectator Independent. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2019/superfan-group-breaks-own-record-viewing-wgi-color-guard-performances/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2019/superfan-group-breaks-own-record-viewing-wgi-color-guard-performances/ Mon, 8 Apr 2019 18:00:00 CST Champions will be crowned as guard and percussion circuits hold their 2019 championship events throughout March and April. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/winter-guard-championships/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/winter-guard-championships/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2019-rose-parade-band-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2019-rose-parade-band-photos/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest held December 29-30, 2018 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2019-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2019-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ Tue, 8 Jan 2019 10:00:00 CST View photos of all 37 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 8-10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 40 drum and bugle corps performing in the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championships held August 9-11, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-dci-world-championships-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-dci-world-championships-photos/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:00:00 CST Relive the excitement of the 34th Annual Vikingland Band Festival held June 24, 2018 in Alexandria, Minnesota. View the gallery of 150 images featuring every band plus highlights of the weekend. http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2018/gallery/ http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2018/gallery/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:00:00 CST Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets creator Jim Henson, has incorporated a quartet of skilled color guard performers into her latest puppetry project, Ajijaak on Turtle Island. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/heather-henson-ajijaak/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/heather-henson-ajijaak/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 7:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-rose-parade-band-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-rose-parade-band-photos/ Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest held December 29-30, 2017 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2018-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ Mon, 8 Jan 2018 10:00:00 CST View the complete 2018 Rose Parade lineup in order of appearance. The 2018 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will step off with a fantastic lineup of floats, marching bands and equestrian units beginning at 8:00 AM (Pacific) on Monday, January 1. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2018-rose-parade-lineup/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2018-rose-parade-lineup/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:00:00 CST View the performance schedule for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest on December 29-30, 2017. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/tournament-of-roses-bandfest-schedule-2018/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/tournament-of-roses-bandfest-schedule-2018/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:00:00 CST The 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup features new balloons and floats plus spectacular marching bands, beginning at 9:00 AM (all time zones) on Thursday, November 23. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2017-macys-parade-lineup/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2017-macys-parade-lineup/ Tue, 21 Nov 2017 7:00:00 CST Wrap up your holiday shopping with inspired and inspiring marching-related gift ideas. Your marching band friends are sure to love these unique items ... and in many cases, your purchases will support organizations that work hard to showcase the marching activity. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/holiday-gift-ideas/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/holiday-gift-ideas/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:00:00 CST View photos of all 37 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 8-11, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:00:00 CST View the musical selections that marching bands will perform on television during the 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2017. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/musical-selections-announced-for-2017-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-marching-bands/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/musical-selections-announced-for-2017-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-marching-bands/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 35 units from the WGI Winds World Championships Finals held April 23, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-winds-championships-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-winds-championships-photos/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 51 World Class ensembles from the 2017 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 20-22, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-world-class/ Mon, 1 May 2017 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 Open Class finalists from the 2017 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 20-22, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-open-class/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 A Class finalists from the 2017 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 20-22, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-a-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-a-class/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 Open Class finalist color guards from the 2017 WGI World Championships held April 6-8, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the 40 World Class semi-finalist color guards from the 2017 WGI World Championships held April 6-8, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:00:00 CST View a gallery of A Class highlights from the 2017 WGI World Championships held April 6-8, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-a-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-a-class/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:00:00 CST New Orleans is once again hosting more than 30 colorful Mardi Gras parades during the 2017 Carnival season leading up to Fat Tuesday on February 28, 2017. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2017-mardi-gras-parade-schedule/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2017-mardi-gras-parade-schedule/ Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:00:00 CST The Tournament of Roses has officially announced the full lineup of marching units for the 2018 Rose Parade to be held Monday, January 1, 2018. The outstanding roster includes 22 bands from across the United States plus Canada, Australia, Panama and Japan. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2018-rose-parade-marching-band-selections/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2018-rose-parade-marching-band-selections/ Thu, 9 Feb 2017 15:00:00 CST View the complete lineup and planned order of march for the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade on Friday, January 20. Watch the live web stream and follow along. http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2017-inaugural-parade-order/ http://www.marching.com/news/2017/2017-inaugural-parade-order/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-rose-parade-band-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-rose-parade-band-photos/ Mon, 9 Jan 2017 10:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest held December 30-31, 2016 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2017-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ Fri, 6 Jan 2017 10:00:00 CST Social media is being flooded this week with misleading variations of a news story regarding marching bands and the 2017 Inaugural parade. http://www.marching.com/news/2016/dont-let-fake-news-harm-the-marching-activity/ http://www.marching.com/news/2016/dont-let-fake-news-harm-the-marching-activity/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:00:00 CST View photos of all 36 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 9-12, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:00:00 CST View the musical selections that marching bands will perform on television during the 90th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2016. http://www.marching.com/news/2016/musical-selections-announced-for-2016-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-marching-bands/ http://www.marching.com/news/2016/musical-selections-announced-for-2016-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-marching-bands/ Tue, 16 Nov 2016 10:00:00 CST Champions will be crowned as field show bands compete in their 2016 circuit and state championships. View dates, locations and links for major events across the United States. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/field-show-band-championships/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/field-show-band-championships/ Wed, 5 Oct 2016 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the floats from the 2016 Corso Zundert flower parade held September 4, 2016 in Zundert, The Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-floats/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-floats/ Thu, 8 Sep 2016 10:00:00 CST A giant flower float will portray a marching band with a twist in the 2016 Bloemencorso Zundert on Sunday, September 4. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2016/giant-marching-band-float-in-2016-corso-zundert/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2016/giant-marching-band-float-in-2016-corso-zundert/ Sat, 3 Sept 2016 12:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 38 drum and bugle corps performing in the 2016 Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims on August 11, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:00:00 CST The Drum Corps International World Championships Prelims march into movie theatres for Big Loud and Live 13. The event will be broadcast live from Indianapolis to more than 500 theatres on Thursday, August 11. http://www.marching.com/news/2016/dci-2016-championships-live-in-theatres/ http://www.marching.com/news/2016/dci-2016-championships-live-in-theatres/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all participating units from the Calgary Stampede Showbands Live prelims held July 10, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-calgary-stampede-showbands-live-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-calgary-stampede-showbands-live-photos/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:00:00 CST The marching band lineup has been posted for the 75th West Virginia Strawberry Festival Grand Feature Parade in Buckhannon, WV, on Saturday, May 21, 2016. http://www.marching.com/events/west-virginia-strawberry-festival-parade/ http://www.marching.com/events/west-virginia-strawberry-festival-parade/ Wed, 4 May 2016 10:00:00 CST View the current list of bands selected for the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. http://www.marching.com/events/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/ http://www.marching.com/events/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/ Tue, 3 May 2016 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 33 units from the WGI Winds World Championships Finals held April 17, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-winds-championships-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-winds-championships-photos/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 50 World Class marching percussion ensembles from the 2016 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 14-16, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-world-class/ Tue, 19 Apr 2015 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 35 Open Class finalist color guards from the 2016 WGI World Championships held April 7-9, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the 41 World Class semi-finalist color guards from the 2016 WGI World Championships held April 7-9, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:00:00 CST Award-winning actress Jennifer Garner recalled her marching band experience during an interview on the March 17 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. A video of the interview can now be viewed on YouTube. http://www.marching.com/news/2016/jennifer-garner-talks-marching-band-technique-with-seth-meyers/ http://www.marching.com/news/2016/jennifer-garner-talks-marching-band-technique-with-seth-meyers/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of indoor ensembles that performed in the WGI Mid-South Percussion and Winds Championship held March 12-13, 2016 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-mid-south-percussion-winds-championship-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-wgi-mid-south-percussion-winds-championship-photos/ Sun, 13 Mar 2016 16:00:00 CST Use the off-season to become lean and strong with this workout plan for marching athletes, complete with video demonstrations and free worksheet downloads to track your progress. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2016/prep-your-body-for-marching-season-with-training-plan-by-rob-stein/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2016/prep-your-body-for-marching-season-with-training-plan-by-rob-stein/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:00:00 CST View float photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 1, 2016 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-rose-parade-float-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2016-rose-parade-float-photos/ Tue, 5 Jan 2016 10:00:00 CST Marching bands have many performance opportunities this time of year. Marching.com has compiled a guide to major events along with television broadcast schedules. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/bowl-game-holiday-parades/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/bowl-game-holiday-parades/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 10:00:00 CST View photos of all 34 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 11-14, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-bands-of-america-semifinalist-photos/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:00:00 CST The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration by marching in the 2017 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/santa-clara-vanguard-to-march-in-2017-rose-parade/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/santa-clara-vanguard-to-march-in-2017-rose-parade/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:00:00 CST Humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin is unveiling the latest book in his popular "13th Chair" series at the 2015 BOA Championships Expo. Corchin will be featured in the Marching.com booth all three days of the Expo which runs November 12-14 in Lucas Oil Stadium. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/meet-the-13th-chair-at-boa-championships-expo/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/meet-the-13th-chair-at-boa-championships-expo/ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:00:00 CST It may start as a simple lump in the throat, but before long your feet command you to stand and your eyes refuse to hold back the tears. In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, see photos and stories of five patriotic marching band productions. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2015/patriotic-marching-band-shows-honor-veterans/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2015/patriotic-marching-band-shows-honor-veterans/ Mon, 9 Nov 2015 14:00:00 CST View the performance schedule for the Bands of America Grand National Championship preliminaries featuring 95 bands from 22 states at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on November 12-14. http://www.marching.com/events/boa-grand-national-championships/ http://www.marching.com/events/boa-grand-national-championships/ Mon, 2 Nov 2015 17:00:00 CST To find inspiration for your Halloween costume, look no further than the marching arts. Winter guards, percussion ensembles, marching bands and drum corps have a knack for creativity ... and these performers don't just wear costumes, they bring them to life. See recent favorites from the Marching.com photo archives. http://www.marching.com/photos/halloween-worthy-costumes-from-the-marching-arts/ http://www.marching.com/photos/halloween-worthy-costumes-from-the-marching-arts/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 8:00:00 CST When devoted band members Jeremy Friedrichs and Alison Briggs learned their university marching band would have a performance on their wedding day, they knew exactly what to do: ask the director to work a wedding theme into the show. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/university-band-members-perform-in-halftime-show-before-their-wedding/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/university-band-members-perform-in-halftime-show-before-their-wedding/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:00:00 CST The final weekend of Super Regional events for the 2015 Bands of America season includes a Texas-sized contest in the Alamodome October 30-31. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/boa-san-antonio-texas-super-regional-schedule-2015/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/boa-san-antonio-texas-super-regional-schedule-2015/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:00:00 CST Tillman, the endearing English bulldog who skateboarded, sledded and surfed on floats in the Tournament of Roses Parade, has died of natural causes. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/tillman-the-skateboarding-bulldog-won-hearts-performing-on-rose-parade-floats/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/tillman-the-skateboarding-bulldog-won-hearts-performing-on-rose-parade-floats/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:00:00 CST The marching community is being inspired by the Omaha World-Herald story of a band member who doesn't let cerebral palsy keep her off the field. See the story and video, plus view some other inspiring stories from the Marching.com archives about performers who overcame obstacles to perform in marching band. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/cerebral-palsy-cannot-stop-marching-band-member/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/cerebral-palsy-cannot-stop-marching-band-member/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:00:00 CST The Ohio State University Marching Band delivered a knockout performance at the NFL International Series game in London's Wembley Stadium on October 25. A video of the band's full performance can now be viewed through YouTube. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/watch-the-ohio-state-university-marching-band-london-performance/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/watch-the-ohio-state-university-marching-band-london-performance/ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:00:00 CST A social media post about the dedication and teamwork found in marching bands has gone viral, spreading a positive message about the marching activity to tens of thousands of readers (so far). http://www.marching.com/news/2015/facebook-post-about-team-aspect-of-marching-band-goes-viral/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/facebook-post-about-team-aspect-of-marching-band-goes-viral/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:00:00 CST The Ohio State University Marching Band will perform overseas for the first time at the NFL International Series matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills in London's Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2015. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/ohio-state-university-marching-band-to-perform-at-nfl-international-series-game-in-london/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/ohio-state-university-marching-band-to-perform-at-nfl-international-series-game-in-london/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:00:00 CST The second Bands of America Super Regional of the 2015 season will feature 66 marching bands from nine states at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on October 23-24. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/boa-indianapolis-super-regional-schedule-2015/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/boa-indianapolis-super-regional-schedule-2015/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:00:00 CST Units that compete on the Drum Corps International summer tour will hold auditions for prospective members in November and December. http://www.marching.com/news/dci-corps-auditions/ http://www.marching.com/news/dci-corps-auditions/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:00:00 CST The acorn-loving movie star "Scrat" from the Ice Age film franchise will make his debut as a giant balloon in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/ice-age-scrat-balloon-to-debut-in-2015-macys-parade/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/ice-age-scrat-balloon-to-debut-in-2015-macys-parade/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:00:00 CST The first Bands of America Super Regional of the 2015 season will feature 64 marching bands from 15 states at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on October 16-17. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/boa-st-louis-super-regional-schedule-2015/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/boa-st-louis-super-regional-schedule-2015/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:00:00 CST Crowd favorites Bob Eubanks and Stephanie Edwards have announced that the 2016 Rose Parade will be their last as hosts of the KTLA Rose Parade broadcast. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/bob-eubanks-stephanie-edwards-to-host-rose-parade-for-last-time/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/bob-eubanks-stephanie-edwards-to-host-rose-parade-for-last-time/ Thu, 1 Oct 2015 15:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 39 drum and bugle corps performing in the 2015 Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims on August 6, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ Sun, 9 Aug 2015 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's DCI Minnesota event on July 11, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:30:00 CST Relive the excitement of the 31st Annual Vikingland Band Festival held June 28, 2015 in Alexandria, Minnesota. View the gallery of 120 images featuring every band plus highlights of the weekend. http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2015/gallery.html http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2015/gallery.html Mon, 6 Jul 2015 10:00:00 CST Fans of Drum Corps International will get an early-season look at the 2015 programs of top drum and bugle corps during the fifth-annual DCI Tour Premiere in theaters on Wednesday, June 17. http://www.marching.com/news/2015/dci-2015-tour-premiere-in-theaters/ http://www.marching.com/news/2015/dci-2015-tour-premiere-in-theaters/ Mon, 1 June 2015 10:00:00 CST Bands in the Calgary area got a jump start on the summer field show season at the annual Music N Motion exhibition. Images by contributing photographer Pat Johnston. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-calgary-music-n-motion-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-calgary-music-n-motion-photos/ Wed, 3 Jun 2015 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the 40 World Class semi-finalist color guards from the 2015 WGI World Championships held April 16-18, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 Open Class finalist color guards from the 2015 WGI World Championships held April 16-18, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 A Class finalist color guards from the 2015 WGI World Championships held April 16-18, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-a-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-a-class/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 22:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 31 open class finalist percussion ensembles from the 2015 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 9-11, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-open-class/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 A Class finalist percussion ensembles from the 2015 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 9-11, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-a-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-a-class/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of indoor ensembles that performed in the WGI Mid-South Percussion and Winds Championship held March 21-22, 2015 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-mid-south-percussion-winds-championship-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-wgi-mid-south-percussion-winds-championship-photos/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:00:00 CST The 45-member marching band from Chesapeake, Ohio, wasn't the loudest and didn't make semi-finals at the BOA Grand National Championships, but the band did make an impression. The 13th Chair author DJ Corchin offers his unique observations. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/double-thumbs-up-for-the-mighty/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/double-thumbs-up-for-the-mighty/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:00:00 CST Contributing photographer Hans Kloppert traveled to the French Riviera to capture the color and creativity of the 2015 Carnaval de Nice. http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-nice-carnival-flower-parade-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2015-nice-carnival-flower-parade-photos/ Tue, 3 Mar 2015 22:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2014 in New York City. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-bands-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-bands-photos/ Mon, 8 Dec 2014 10:00:00 CST View the list of marching bands appearing in tonight's Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. A live webcast at PearlHarborParade.org begins at 5 PM Hawaii time (7 Pacific/10 Eastern) on Sunday, December 7. http://www.marching.com/events/pearl-harbor-memorial-parade/ http://www.marching.com/events/pearl-harbor-memorial-parade/ Sun, 7 Dec 2014 08:00:00 CST View the musical selections that marching bands will perform during the 88th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2014. http://www.marching.com/news/2014/2014-macys-thanksgiving-parade-bands/ http://www.marching.com/news/2014/2014-macys-thanksgiving-parade-bands/ Wed, 5 Nov 2014 12:00:00 CST View the complete parade lineup and field contest schedule for the 2014 Festival of Bands USA in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 4. http://www.marching.com/events/siouxfalls/ http://www.marching.com/events/siouxfalls/ Wed, 1 Oct 2014 12:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 37 drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's World Championships Prelims on August 7, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 24 A Class finalist percussion ensembles from the 2014 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 10-12, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-a-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-a-class/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring world class marching percussion ensembles from the 2014 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 10-12, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-world-class/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 24 open class finalist percussion ensembles from the 2014 WGI Percussion World Championships held April 10-12, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-percussion-championships-photos-open-class/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 22:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 31 A Class finalist color guards from the 2014 WGI World Championships held April 3-5, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-a-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-a-class/ Tue, 8 Apr 2014 22:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring world class color guards from the 2014 WGI World Championships held April 3-5, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-world-class/ Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 open class finalist color guards from the 2014 WGI World Championships held April 3-5, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-color-guard-championships-photos-open-class/ Sun, 6 Apr 2014 22:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of all World Class and Open Class marching percussion ensembles that performed in the WGI Mid-South Percussion Championship on March 22-23, 2014 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-mid-south-percussion-championship-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2014-wgi-mid-south-percussion-championship-photos/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:30:00 CST The 2014 New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade will feature more than 150 total bands including 65 high school marching bands from 17 states. The parade steps off at 11:00 AM (Eastern) on Monday, March 17 and can be viewed through a live online webcast. http://www.marching.com/events/new-york-city-st-patricks-day-parade/ http://www.marching.com/events/new-york-city-st-patricks-day-parade/ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:00:00 CST Choreographer Mia Michaels will present a master class the day after the 2014 WGI Color Guard World Championships. The event is open to the public and begins at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 6 at the UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/news/2014/wgi-2014-mia-michaels-master-class/ http://www.marching.com/news/2014/wgi-2014-mia-michaels-master-class/ Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:00:00 CST The Whole Gritty City, a poignant documentary about the power of music and how it can transform lives, will air on the CBS Television Network on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT). http://www.marching.com/news/2014/the-whole-gritty-city-shows-music-saves-lives-in-new-orleans/ http://www.marching.com/news/2014/the-whole-gritty-city-shows-music-saves-lives-in-new-orleans/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:00:00 CST Music for All announced that Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Fred and Marlene Miller and Camilla M. Stasa will be inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame at the Music for All National Festival on March 8, 2014. http://www.marching.com/news/2014/bands-of-america-hall-of-fame-inductees-2014/ http://www.marching.com/news/2014/bands-of-america-hall-of-fame-inductees-2014/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of the marching bands performing in the 2013/2014 Fiesta Bowl Parade on December 28, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-fiesta-bowl-parade-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-fiesta-bowl-parade-photos/ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:00:00 CST View the complete 2013-2014 Fiesta Bowl Parade lineup in order of appearance. The Fiesta Bowl Parade will feature high school bands from seven states beginning at 11:00 AM (Mountain) on Saturday, December 28, 2013. http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-fiesta-bowl-parade-lineup/ http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-fiesta-bowl-parade-lineup/ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 10:00:00 CST The Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 1, 2013. http://www.marching.com/events/hollywood-christmas-parade/ http://www.marching.com/events/hollywood-christmas-parade/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:00:00 CST View photos of all 36 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 13-16, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:00:00 CST Columnist DJ Corchin shares his annual Top 20 Most Hilarious Things Seen or Overheard at the 2013 Bands of America Grand National Championships! http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/seen-and-heard-at-2013-boa-grand-national-championships/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/seen-and-heard-at-2013-boa-grand-national-championships/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:00:00 CST Get an up-close view of giant Macy's Parade balloons during inflation on Thanksgiving Eve. http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-macys-parade-balloon-inflation-map/ http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-macys-parade-balloon-inflation-map/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:00:00 CST Author and humorist DJ Corchin shares his thoughts on the fun that is THE Ohio State University Marching Band and the important impact engaging with your audiences can have on bringing music education to the forefront of the discussion. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/moonwalking-and-humble-juice/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/moonwalking-and-humble-juice/ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the corps from the DCN Finals held September 14, 2013 in Dordrecht, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-drum-corps-netherlands-finals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-drum-corps-netherlands-finals-photos/ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:00:00 CST View photos of all the floats from the 2013 Bloemencorso Zundert flower parade held September 1, 2013 in Zundert, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-floats/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-floats/ Tue, 3 Sep 2013 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the marching bands from the 2013 Bloemencorso Zundert flower parade held September 1, 2013 in Zundert, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-bands/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-bands/ Tue, 3 Sep 2013 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 36 drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's World Championships Prelims on August 8, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-dci-world-championships-prelims-photos/ Sun, 11 Aug 2013 16:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's Open Class Finals on August 6, 2013 in Michigan City, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-dci-championships-open-class-finals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-dci-championships-open-class-finals-photos/ Wed, 7 Aug 2013 10:00:00 CST Relive the excitement of the 29th Annual Vikingland Band Festival held June 30, 2013 in Alexandria, Minnesota. View the gallery of 140 images featuring every band plus highlights of the weekend. http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2013/gallery.html http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2013/gallery.html Fri, 2 Aug 2013 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's DCI Minnesota event on July 13, 2013 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the floats in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on June 8, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-portland-grand-floral-parade-floats-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-portland-grand-floral-parade-floats-pictures/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the marching bands performing in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on June 8, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-portland-grand-floral-parade-bands-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-portland-grand-floral-parade-bands-pictures/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 CST In the latest column From The 13th Chair Trombone Player, DJ Corchin suggests that innovation OFF the field is essential for the future of music education. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/eureka/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/eureka/ Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 CST The annual WDMA Scholastic Drum Major Championships will be held in Anaheim, California on Saturday, April 13. Students representing 50 schools will deliver up to 200 drum major performances. http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-scholastic-drum-major-championships/ http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-scholastic-drum-major-championships/ Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:00:00 CST The GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy are partnering to present their first-ever Music Educator Award to recognize music educators for their contributions to our musical landscape and their positive influence on their students' musical experiences. http://www.marching.com/news/2013/grammy-music-educator-award http://www.marching.com/news/2013/grammy-music-educator-award/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:00:00 CST For band directors, the thrill of receiving an invitation to the Inaugural Parade is accompanied by the reality that they need to prepare for a trip to a major national event in a short time. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2013/marching-bands-honored-by-inaugural-parade-invitations/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2013/marching-bands-honored-by-inaugural-parade-invitations/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 CST Marching bands will be well represented in the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday, January 21. Of the 60 organizations that received and accepted invitations to the lineup, 32 are musical marching units. http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-inaugural-parade-lineup/ http://www.marching.com/news/2013/2013-inaugural-parade-lineup/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-rose-parade-band-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-rose-parade-band-photos/ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:00:00 CST View float photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-rose-parade-float-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-rose-parade-float-photos/ Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest held December 29-30, 2012 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2013-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:00 CST Even if they aren't playing a tune, you will hear them coming. The Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band from Orange City, Iowa will march the 5.5-mile Rose Parade route wearing traditional wooden shoes. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2012/pride-of-the-dutchmen-band-preps-wooden-shoes-for-rose-parade-march/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2012/pride-of-the-dutchmen-band-preps-wooden-shoes-for-rose-parade-march/ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band performing in the 2012 America's Children's Holiday Parade on December 1, 2012 in Oakland, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-oakland-holiday-parade-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-oakland-holiday-parade-photos/ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:00:00 CST Carmel H.S. scored 95.85 to place first at the Bands of America Grand National Championships finals. BOA results are posted. http://www.marching.com/events/boa-grand-national-championships/ http://www.marching.com/events/boa-grand-national-championships/ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 1:00:00 CST View photos of all the floats from the 2012 Fruitcorso Tiel parade held September 8, 2012 in Tiel, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-fruitcorso-tiel-photos-floats/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-fruitcorso-tiel-photos-floats/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the marching bands from the 2012 Fruitcorso Tiel parade held September 8, 2012 in Tiel, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-fruitcorso-tiel-photos-bands/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-fruitcorso-tiel-photos-bands/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the corps from the DCN Finals held September 8, 2012 in Dordrecht, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-drum-corps-netherlands-finals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-drum-corps-netherlands-finals-photos/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the floats from the 2012 Bloemencorso Zundert flower parade held September 2, 2012 in Zundert, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-floats/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-floats/ Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:00:00 CST View photos of all the marching bands from the 2012 Bloemencorso Zundert flower parade held September 2, 2012 in Zundert, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-bands/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-bloemencorso-zundert-photos-bands/ Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:00:00 CST A total of 32 all-age drum and bugle corps, including Open Class, Class A and Alumni units, are registered for the 2012 Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Championships to be held August 30-September 2 in Annapolis, Maryland. http://www.marching.com/news/2012/2012-dca-championships/ http://www.marching.com/news/2012/2012-dca-championships/ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 22 World Class drum and bugle corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims on August 9, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-dci-championships-world-class-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-dci-championships-world-class-corps-photos/ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 13 Open Class drum and bugle corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims on August 9, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-dci-championships-open-class-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-dci-championships-open-class-corps-photos/ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:00:00 CST Music for All is seeking outstanding performers from several states for its Bands of America Honor Band, which will perform in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2013. http://www.marching.com/news/2012/students-from-select-states-sought-for-bands-of-america-honor-band/ http://www.marching.com/news/2012/students-from-select-states-sought-for-bands-of-america-honor-band/ Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's DCI Minnesota event on July 14, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the Finals contest of the 2012 WAMSB World Championships held July 10, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-world-championships-photos-finals/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-world-championships-photos-finals/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:00:00 CST The precision of Fanfarenzug Potsdam has earned praise from fans and high marks from judges at the WAMSB World Championships in Calgary. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2012/german-bugle-band-makes-its-mark-at-calgary-stampede/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2012/german-bugle-band-makes-its-mark-at-calgary-stampede/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the Parade Band Contest from the 2012 WAMSB World Championships held July 9, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-parade-contest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-parade-contest-photos/ Mon, 9 Jul 2012 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring Prelims #2 from the 2012 WAMSB World Championships held July 8, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-world-championships-photos-prelims-2/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-world-championships-photos-prelims-2/ Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring the Opening Ceremony and Prelims #1 from the 2012 WAMSB World Championships held July 7, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-world-championships-photos-prelims/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wamsb-world-championships-photos-prelims/ Sat, 7 Jul 2012 22:00:00 CST View the complete lineup of the 2012 National Independence Day Parade, beginning at 11:45 AM (Eastern) on Wednesday, July 4. http://www.marching.com/news/2012/2012-national-independence-day-parade-lineup/ http://www.marching.com/news/2012/2012-national-independence-day-parade-lineup/ Mon, 2 July 2012 10:00:00 CST The new music video for Shaun Canon's song Live for Music features high school students, drum corps performers and footage from DCI Championships. See it May 19. http://www.marching.com/news/2012/shaun-canon-live-for-music-video/ http://www.marching.com/news/2012/shaun-canon-live-for-music-video/ Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 CST Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2013 Tournament of Roses festivities. http://www.marching.com/news/2012/dr-jane-goodall-named-2013-rose-parade-grand-marshal/ http://www.marching.com/news/2012/dr-jane-goodall-named-2013-rose-parade-grand-marshal/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring winter guard and percussion photos from the 2012 SCGC Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships held March 30-31, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-scgc-championships-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-scgc-championships-photos/ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring winter guard photos from the 2012 North Star Color Guard Circuit contest held March 24, 2012 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-north-star-colorguard-circuit-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-north-star-colorguard-circuit-photos/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:00 CST The National Association of Music Parents (AMP) is pleased to announce the addition of Paige's Music as a new sponsor, as well as the establishment of a new strategic partnership with Drum Corps International. http://www.marching.com/news/2012/amp-gains-momentum/ http://www.marching.com/news/2012/amp-gains-momentum/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of all World Class and Open Class percussion ensembles that performed in the WGI Mid-South Percussion Championship on March 17-18, 2012 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wgi-mid-south-percussion-championship-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-wgi-mid-south-percussion-championship-photos/ Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:00:00 CST In the latest column From The 13th Chair Trombone Player, humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin ponders the music world through the eyes of a small child and discusses why we need to dream about being an astronaut, doctor and marching band composer. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/when-i-grow-up/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/when-i-grow-up/ Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-rose-parade-band-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-rose-parade-band-photos/ Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:00:00 CST View float photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade held January 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-rose-parade-float-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-rose-parade-float-photos/ Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:00:00 CST View marching band photos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest held December 30-31, 2011 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2012-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:00:00 CST Why is this year's Tournament of Roses parade on Monday, January 2nd? Here's a look at the history and origins of the 'Never on Sunday' tradition. http://www.marching.com/news/2011/never-on-sunday-tradition-pushes-rose-parade-to-january-2/ http://www.marching.com/news/2011/never-on-sunday-tradition-pushes-rose-parade-to-january-2/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:00 CST The Calgary Stampede Showband is officially known as Calgary's musical ambassador to the world, but it could also be called the hardest working band in the business. When the band starts 2012 by marching in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, it will be the first of more than 400 appearances planned for the coming year. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/stampede-showband-starting-2012-at-rose-parade/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/stampede-showband-starting-2012-at-rose-parade/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:00:00 CST Tag along for a behind-the-scenes look at the experience marching bands have when performing in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-day-in-the-life-of-a-macys-parade-marching-band/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-day-in-the-life-of-a-macys-parade-marching-band/ Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:00:00 CST Wayne Downey polled some of the brightest minds in indoor percussion to determine the important factors for selecting a winter drum line show. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/wayne-downey-selecting-a-winter-drum-line-show/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/wayne-downey-selecting-a-winter-drum-line-show/ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2011 in New York City. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-bands-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-bands-photos/ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every band performing in the Bands of America Grand Nationals Semi-Finals on November 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:00 CST Music for All's Bands of America Honor Band has received an invitation to perform in the 124th annual Tournament of Roses Parade, January 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/news/2011/boa-honor-band-invited-to-2013-rose-parade/ http://www.marching.com/news/2011/boa-honor-band-invited-to-2013-rose-parade/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:00 CST Parents, educators, students and boosters of music education all gain a powerful new champion with the launch of the National Association of Music Parents (AMP). http://www.marching.com/news/2011/amp-national-association-of-music-parents/ http://www.marching.com/news/2011/amp-national-association-of-music-parents/ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 10:00:00 CST Former band member Alyssa Grimley reflects on a marching band moment that tested her endurance. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/post-contest-retreat/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/post-contest-retreat/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:00:00 CST In the latest column From The 13th Chair Trombone Player, humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin dares to go there ... band camp. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/this-one-time/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/this-one-time/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:00:00 CST As our nation prepares to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, high school marching bands will be among those leading the displays of patriotism. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/marching-bands-to-honor-september-11-anniversary/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/marching-bands-to-honor-september-11-anniversary/ Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 23 World Class drum and bugle corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Championships on August 11, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-dci-championships-photos-world-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-dci-championships-photos-world-class/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the 16 Open Class and 2 International Class corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Championships on August 11, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-dci-championships-photos-open-class/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-dci-championships-photos-open-class/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring Jubal Drum and Bugle Corps from Dordrecht, The Netherlands performing in the Drum Corps International World Championships on August 11, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-jubal-drum-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-jubal-drum-corps-photos/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:00 CST Traveling with hundreds of marching band students can sometimes be a headache, but with preparation and communication, your trip can go smoothly. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/magical-travel-tips/traveling-efficiently/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/magical-travel-tips/traveling-efficiently/ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the drum and bugle corps performing in Drum Corps International's DCI Minnesota event on July 16, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-dci-minnesota-corps-photos/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the marching bands performing in the Calgary Stampede Parade on July 8, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-calgary-stampede-parade-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-calgary-stampede-parade-pictures/ Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the marching bands performing in the MACBDA Semi-Finals field contest on July 9, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-macbda-semifinals-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-macbda-semifinals-pictures/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all the marching bands performing in the Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship on June 26, 2011 in Alexandria, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2011/gallery.html http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2011/gallery.html Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:00:00 CST Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Alberta in July and their stop will be highlighted by their participation in the annual Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 8. http://www.marching.com/news/2011/stampede-parade-to-highlight-royal-couples-tour-of-alberta/ http://www.marching.com/news/2011/stampede-parade-to-highlight-royal-couples-tour-of-alberta/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:00:00 CST Band directors can expose their students to powerful marching programs presented by drum and bugle corps during this year's Drum Corps International summer tour. Groups ordering 20 or more tickets qualify for a discounted ticket rate, complimentary tickets and additional incentives. http://www.marching.com/news/dci-clinics-group-ticket-discounts/ http://www.marching.com/news/dci-clinics-group-ticket-discounts/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the marching bands performing in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on June 11, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-portland-grand-floral-parade-bands-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-portland-grand-floral-parade-bands-pictures/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the floats in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on June 11, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-portland-grand-floral-parade-floats-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-portland-grand-floral-parade-floats-pictures/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:00:00 CST When the Shu-Te High School Marching Band members don their colorful costumes for Saturday's Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, it will be the 20th consecutive year the band from Portland's sister city in Kaohsiung, Taiwan has brought its unique brand of pageantry to the event. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/shu-te-band-to-dazzle-grand-floral-parade-crowd-for-20th-year/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/shu-te-band-to-dazzle-grand-floral-parade-crowd-for-20th-year/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:00:00 CST In the latest column From The 13th Chair Trombone Player, DJ Corchin explores the sometimes apparent disconnect between the audience and performers ... and we're not just talking choice of wardrobe. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/the-outside-looking-in-looking-out/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/the-outside-looking-in-looking-out/ Tue, 10 May 2011 10:00:00 CST Music for All's Summer Symposium is the nation's most comprehensive summer music camp for high school band and orchestra students, and for high school and middle school directors. Register by May 21 for the camp which will be held June 20-25 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/news/2011/mfa-summer-symposium-june-2011/ http://www.marching.com/news/2011/mfa-summer-symposium-june-2011/ Fri, 6 May 2011 16:00:00 CST To get equipment on and off the field, the right set of wheels is essential for a stress-free marching band performance. Whether you utilize band boosters to build a cart or buy a ready-made option, these tips from experienced directors can help you make a good choice. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/specialized-carts-assist-marching-bands/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/specialized-carts-assist-marching-bands/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:00:00 CST A spring ritual got underway today when officials from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade visited Father Ryan H.S. in Nashville to announce that its band has been selected to march in the 2012 spectacle in New York City. Father Ryan is the first band announced for a lineup that is expected to include 11 marching bands from across the country. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/first-band-selection-announced-for-2012-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/first-band-selection-announced-for-2012-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 independent and scholastic color guards competing in the Open Class Finals at the WGI World Championships on April 9, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-open-class-finals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-open-class-finals-photos/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 independent and scholastic color guards competing in the A Class Finals at the WGI World Championships on April 8, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-a-class-finals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-a-class-finals-photos/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 44 independent and scholastic color guards competing in the World Class Semi-Finals at the WGI World Championships on April 8, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-world-class-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-world-class-semifinals-photos/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of winter color guards that performed in the WGI Mid-South Color Guard Championship on March 26-27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-mid-south-color-guard-championship-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-mid-south-color-guard-championship-photos/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:00 CST Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser has joined Music for All as Senior Educational Advisor, Music for All recently announced. http://www.marching.com/news/2011/tim-lautzenheiser-joins-music-for-all/ http://www.marching.com/news/2011/tim-lautzenheiser-joins-music-for-all/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of all 50 percussion ensembles that performed in the WGI Mid-South Percussion Championship on March 19-20, 2011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-mid-south-percussion-championship-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-wgi-mid-south-percussion-championship-photos/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:00:00 CST In the latest column "From The 13th Chair Trombone Player," humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin considers what makes a good marching band judge. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/dont-you-judge-me/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/dont-you-judge-me/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band performing in the 2011 Rose Parade on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-pasadena-rose-parade-bands-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2011-pasadena-rose-parade-bands-pictures/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:00:00 CST The Sound of Perfection follows a marching band and is based on one of the most popular stories ever to appear in Reader's Digest. With your help, this screenplay will make it to the big screen as a major motion picture. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/the-sound-of-perfection-marching-band-movie/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2011/the-sound-of-perfection-marching-band-movie/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:00:00 CST Working with a travel agency for band trips allows directors to focus more on the music and less on the logistics. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/magical-travel-tips/working-with-a-travel-agent/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/magical-travel-tips/working-with-a-travel-agent/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:00:00 CST It's only the second day of a six-day trip to the Fiesta Bowl Parade, but the staff of the Norton (Ohio) High School marching band already feels the trip has been worthwhile. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/fiesta-bowl-trip-memorable-for-norton-ohio-marching-band/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/fiesta-bowl-trip-memorable-for-norton-ohio-marching-band/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-bands-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-bands-photos/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:00:00 CST Columnist DJ Corchin spent a weekend at the Bands of America Grand National Championships and in the process reconfirmed why we do this thing called marching band. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/grand-e-nationals/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/grand-e-nationals/ Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:00:00 CST Former Arkansas Governor and part-time bass guitar player Mike Huckabee launched an all-star benefit album called I Wanna Play!: An Album to Put Musical Instruments into the Hands of Every Child in America. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/namm-foundation-launches-i-wanna-play-benefit-album/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/namm-foundation-launches-i-wanna-play-benefit-album/ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:00:00 CST HaMaR Percussion Publications invites composers from all genres of music to submit marching cadences and original works for publishing consideration. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/hamar-percussion-accepting-submissions/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/hamar-percussion-accepting-submissions/ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every band performing in the Bands of America Grand Nationals Semi-Finals on November 13, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:00:00 CST Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is filled with color and confetti, but the pageantry is not limited to parade day. Macy's brings a dose of showmanship to the marching band selection process by sending parade officials on surprise visits to personally deliver invitations. Go behind-the-scenes with Marching.com on one of the visits. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-surprise-invitations/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-surprise-invitations/ Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:00 CST It wouldn't be band without the funny. And it wouldn't be funny without The 13th Chair Trombone Player. Columnist DJ Corchin brings you the top 20 most hilarious things seen or overheard at the 2010 Bands of America Grand National Championships. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/seen-and-heard-at-2010-boa-grand-national-championships/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/seen-and-heard-at-2010-boa-grand-national-championships/ Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:00:00 CST Everyone loves to travel - but how can bands be sure that their students are still learning while sightseeing and touring around the world? Here are some tips for musical growth during travel. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/magical-travel-tips/musical-growth-spurt/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/magical-travel-tips/musical-growth-spurt/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:00:00 CST In the latest column "From The 13th Chair Trombone Player," humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin ponders the subtle differences of two powerful words and devises a Geek/Nerd theory. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/nerds-vs-geeks/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/nerds-vs-geeks/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:00:00 CST Having the right marching band podium can make rehearsals and performances much easier for conductors and field members alike. Get tips about selecting the right podium from a former drum major, now an instructor, who has climbed to the top hundreds of times. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/all-about-accessories/getting-on-top-of-podiums/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/all-about-accessories/getting-on-top-of-podiums/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Class Quarterfinals on August 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-dci-world-championship-quarterfinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-dci-world-championship-quarterfinals-photos/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of the Star of Indiana Alumni Corps that performed during the Drum Corps International World Championships World Class Semifinals on August 13, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-star-of-indiana-alumni-corps-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-star-of-indiana-alumni-corps-photos/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Championships Open Class Semifinals on August 13, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-dci-open-class-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-dci-open-class-semifinals-photos/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:00:00 CST All marching shoes are not created equal. In order to avoid sore feet and even stress fractures, band and guard instructors and performers should be aware of the essential parts of a shoe's anatomy to understand what each component can offer. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/all-about-accessories/shoe-anatomy-101/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/all-about-accessories/shoe-anatomy-101/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:00 CST In the latest column "From The 13th Chair Trombone Player," humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin finds inspiration from a dropped rifle. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/ripped-jeans-and-self-esteem/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/ripped-jeans-and-self-esteem/ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 10:00:00 CST Just as the art of color guard is continually developing, so is the evolution of the rifle. Here are the pros and cons of plastic vs. wooden rifles when it comes to performance, durability, care and cosmetic style. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/all-about-accessories/plastic-vs-wooden-rifles/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/all-about-accessories/plastic-vs-wooden-rifles/ Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:00:00 CST Music for All and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses have announced a partnership granting the winner of the Bands of America Grand National Championship an invitation to appear in the Tournament of Roses Parade, starting with the 2010 champion for the 2012 parade. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/boa-champion-to-get-rose-parade-invitation/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/boa-champion-to-get-rose-parade-invitation/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:00:00 CST A new film by Michael D. Gough follows the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps throughout its memorable 2009 season and provides a solid keepsake for drum corps fans. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/troopers-film-hell-bent-for-victory/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/troopers-film-hell-bent-for-victory/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:00:00 CST Army Staff Sergeant Kevin L. Jahn was inspired by music as a child, and now motivates others through his drumming in two bands supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/drum-beat-sparks-music-passion/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/drum-beat-sparks-music-passion/ Tue, 8 Jun 2010 16:00:00 CST In the latest column "From The 13th Chair Trombone Player," humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin addresses the age-old question about whether marching band is a sport. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/sport-art-or-spart/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/sport-art-or-spart/ Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:00:00 CST A towering new 35-foot sculpture commissioned by Atlanta's Public Arts Program pays tribute to Cleopas Redwood Johnson Jr., the late director of the Morris Brown College Band. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/atlanta-cleopas-johnson-horn-section-sculpture/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/atlanta-cleopas-johnson-horn-section-sculpture/ Wed, 12 May 2010 10:00:00 CST Short on time? Few veterans? Regardless of the circumstances facing your band, these strategies from Rob Stein of Standing 'O' Marching can help you blaze a path toward success. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/first-day-of-rehearsal/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/first-day-of-rehearsal/ Wed, 5 May 2010 10:00:00 CST Personal trainer Michel Sorrentino-Poole shares how 'boot camp' functional training gives band students an advantage on the field and beyond. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/marching-band-boot-camp-builds-stamina/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/marching-band-boot-camp-builds-stamina/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:00:00 CST In the latest column "From The 13th Chair Trombone Player," humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin offers unique observations about the use of props in marching band. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/gimme-some-props/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/gimme-some-props/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 30 independent and scholastic color guards competing in the A Class Finals at the WGI World Championships on April 9, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-wgi-a-class-finals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-wgi-a-class-finals-photos/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:00:00 CST Director Daniel Fyffe discovered a world of benefits for his music program after establishing a competitive indoor percussion ensemble. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/positive-benefits-of-indoor-percussion/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/positive-benefits-of-indoor-percussion/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring all 44 independent and scholastic color guards competing in the World Class Semi-Finals at the WGI World Championships on April 9, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-wgi-world-class-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-wgi-world-class-semifinals-photos/ Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:00:00 CST View a gallery of more than 60 images showing highlights of the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships on March 26-27, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-scgc-championships-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-scgc-championships-photos/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST Marching.com is celebrating a milestone in 2010, and we're starting by saying thanks. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/15th-season-starts-now/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/15th-season-starts-now/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:00 CST The 2011 Rose Parade will feature bands from across the United States plus Mexico and Japan. Applications for the 2012 Rose Parade are due by May 15, 2010, and the Tournament encourages bands of all sizes to apply. http://www.marching.com/events/pasadena-tournament-of-roses/ http://www.marching.com/events/pasadena-tournament-of-roses/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring all 50 percussion ensembles performing in the WGI Percussion Regional on March 20-21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-wgi-percussion-regional-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-wgi-percussion-regional-photos/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:00:00 CST Humorous and inspiring author DJ Corchin offers his unique observations about life in the world of marching bands. This is the first in a series of columns that will be published on Marching.com. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/an-alternate-universe/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/13th-chair-trombone-player/an-alternate-universe/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:00:00 CST Whether your goal is a college scholarship, a spot in a drum corps, or a better chair in your high school band, audition secrets from Blue Devils brass arranger Wayne Downey can help you control nerves before, during and after an audition. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/wayne-downey-audition-secrets/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/wayne-downey-audition-secrets/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 CST Author Gregory M. Kuzma captured a summer on the practice field in his nonfiction book, On the Field from Denver, Colorado ... The Blue Knights! The memoir is Kuzma's reflection of his drum corps summer of '94 when he played mellophone with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/on-the-field-by-gregory-kuzma/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/on-the-field-by-gregory-kuzma/ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST Marching.com has joined the SupportMusic Coalition, a public service led by U.S.-based NAMM and MENC, that seeks to strengthen community commitment and support for quality music education in schools. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/marchingcom-joins-support-music-coalition/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/marchingcom-joins-support-music-coalition/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST Longtime color guard performer Chelsea Blackburn found the best way to explain winter guard to friends is to let them experience it. She shared her personal story with Marching.com. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/winter-guard-disappearing-act/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/winter-guard-disappearing-act/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST A new season is about to begin for Portland, Oregon's 500-member One More Time Around Again Marching Band, and the directors invite prospective members from across the country to join. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/join-portland-omtaamb/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/join-portland-omtaamb/ Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST The Calgary Stampede has been sanctioned to host the 2012 World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) World Championship July 7-10, 2012, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. The committee anticipates hosting between 30 and 50 marching show bands from around the world. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/calgary-to-host-2012-wamsb-championship/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/calgary-to-host-2012-wamsb-championship/ Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:00:00 CST With the introduction of new drum major and auxiliary podiums, Wenger Corp. is expanding its OnBoard product family of specialized equipment for marching bands, drum corps and similar groups. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/wenger-drum-major-podiums/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/wenger-drum-major-podiums/ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST Steamboat Springs band members will warm up their instruments on February 7 for the 2010 Winter Carnival Diamond Hitch Parade, like band students have been doing since 1935. They'll head to the main street of their famous winter resort town and play the school's fight song down the length of the parade route. And they'll do it all while marching on skis. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/steamboat-springs-ski-band/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/steamboat-springs-ski-band/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST Music for All announced that Anthony Maiello, Robert Reynolds and Scott McCormick will be inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame at the Music for All National Festival on March 6, 2010. http://www.marching.com/news/2010/bands-of-america-hall-of-fame-inductees-2010/ http://www.marching.com/news/2010/bands-of-america-hall-of-fame-inductees-2010/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST Band boosters are essential to the success of high school marching band programs. At the Tournament of Roses events in Pasadena, dedicated band parents were everywhere. And students were quick to acknowledge the boosters' efforts. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/band-boosters-support-rose-parade-dreams/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/band-boosters-support-rose-parade-dreams/ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band had just completed its field show performance at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest. The spectators used their feet to stomp and raise the volume of their appreciation. It was a moment the band members will never forget. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/blind-school-marching-band-inspires-at-tournament-of-roses/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/2010/blind-school-marching-band-inspires-at-tournament-of-roses/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the 22 marching bands performing in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2010 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-pasadena-rose-parade-bands-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-pasadena-rose-parade-bands-pictures/ Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery of the 42 floral floats featured in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2010 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-pasadena-rose-parade-floats-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-pasadena-rose-parade-floats-pictures/ Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band performing in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest on December 29-30, 2009 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2010-tournament-of-roses-bandfest-photos/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CST Their band directors took a chance on them, and these five students went on to contribute to their bands' success, both on the field and in the lives of their fellow band members. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/students-of-all-abilities-benefit-from-marching-band/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/students-of-all-abilities-benefit-from-marching-band/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CST If marching band fans ever needed a reason to set an alarm clock on New Year's Day, this is it. The first float appearing in the 2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will be an entry honoring marching bands. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/salute-to-the-bands-2010-rose-parade-float/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/salute-to-the-bands-2010-rose-parade-float/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CST Band Nerds Poetry author DJ Corchin has a knack for dreaming up spot-on band humor, and he has created a new poem that might inspire your last-minute shopping. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/band-nerds-holiday-poem/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/band-nerds-holiday-poem/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CST Just as buffalo in unimaginable numbers once covered the plains, the Allen High School marching band covers football fields on Friday nights. For the 2009 season, the Collin County school marches 638 members including musicians, color guard and drill team. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/allen-texas-huge-marching-band/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/allen-texas-huge-marching-band/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery of more than 100 photos featuring all 34 semi-finalist bands competing in the BOA Grand National Championships Semi-Finals on November 14, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-semifinals-photos/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST The American Fork H.S. Marching Band raised $250,000 in two days to compete at the Bands of America Grand National Championships and honor their heroic assistant band director, Heather Christensen, who died in October while trying to keep a bus carrying band students from crashing. http://www.marching.com/news/american-fork-marching-band-heads-to-nationals-after-bus-tragedy/ http://www.marching.com/news/american-fork-marching-band-heads-to-nationals-after-bus-tragedy/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST American Idol winner Carrie Underwood surprised the staff and students at Checotah High School by personally visiting her alma mater to unveil a major donation of instruments for the school district's music programs. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/carrie-underwood-donates-instruments-to-checotah-band/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/carrie-underwood-donates-instruments-to-checotah-band/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching unit performing in the Bloemencorso Lichtenvoorde (Lichtenvoorde Flower Parade) on September 13, 2009 in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-lichtenvoorde-bands/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-lichtenvoorde-bands/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every float in the Bloemencorso Lichtenvoorde (Lichtenvoorde Flower Parade) on September 13, 2009 in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-lichtenvoorde-floats/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-lichtenvoorde-floats/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST The United States Postal Service has issued a commemorative stamp in four designs celebrating Thanksgiving Day parades and prominently featuring a marching band. http://www.marching.com/news/us-postage-stamp-thanksgiving-day-parade/ http://www.marching.com/news/us-postage-stamp-thanksgiving-day-parade/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of the Mediastad Muziek Festival hosted by Beatrix Drum and Bugle Corps on September 12, 2009 in Hilversum, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-beatrix-mediastad-muziek-festival/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-beatrix-mediastad-muziek-festival/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every float in the Fruitcorso Tiel Parade on September 12, 2009 in Tiel, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-fruitcorso-tiel-float-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-fruitcorso-tiel-float-photos/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching band in the Fruitcorso Tiel Parade on September 12, 2009 in Tiel, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-fruitcorso-tiel-marching-band-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-fruitcorso-tiel-marching-band-photos/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every float in the Bloemencorso Zundert (Zundert Flower Parade) on September 6, 2009 in Zundert, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-zundert-floats/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-zundert-floats/ Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every marching unit performing in the Bloemencorso Zundert (Zundert Flower Parade) on September 6, 2009 in Zundert, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-zundert-bands/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bloemencorso-zundert-bands/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every corps performing in the Drum Corps Netherlands Finals on September 5, 2009 in Dordrecht, Netherlands. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-drum-corps-netherlands-finals/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-drum-corps-netherlands-finals/ Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every corps performing in the Drum Corps International World Championships Open Class Semifinals on August 7, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-dci-open-class-semifinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-dci-open-class-semifinals-photos/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:00 CST View a gallery featuring photos of every corps competing in the Drum Corps International World Championships World Class Quarterfinals on August 6, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-dci-world-championship-quarterfinals-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-dci-world-championship-quarterfinals-photos/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:00 CST Throw It Down, an 88-minute documentary from director John E. Maher, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the reality of marching in a top-ranked drum and bugle corps. The film follows the 2006 season of the Bluecoats from Canton, Ohio, and presents themes that are universal to anyone involved in the marching activity. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/throw-it-down-bluecoats-documentary/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/throw-it-down-bluecoats-documentary/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring every marching band performing in the 25th Annual Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship on June 28, 2009 in Alexandria, Minnesota. http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2009/gallery.html http://www.marching.com/events/vbf/2009/gallery.html Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the marching bands performing in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on June 6, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-portland-grand-floral-parade-bands-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-portland-grand-floral-parade-bands-pictures/ Tue, 8 Jun 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the floats in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on June 6, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-portland-grand-floral-parade-floats-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-portland-grand-floral-parade-floats-pictures/ Tue, 8 Jun 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the bands performing in the Portland Rose Festival Bandfest on June 5, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-portland-rose-festival-bandfest-pictures/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-portland-rose-festival-bandfest-pictures/ Tue, 8 Jun 2009 10:00:00 CST Minnesota parade bands and Indiana track show bands have perfected the art of marching beyond the football field. You might be surprised to learn about the excellence and innovation that take place in these unique marching venues. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/halftime-magazine/marching-outside-the-box/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/halftime-magazine/marching-outside-the-box/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:00:00 CST One hallmark of a great marching unit is consistency in body position and posture. Jeff Young of Dynamic Marching presents a checklist to help you look great without creating too much tension in your body. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/marching-posture-checklist/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/marching-posture-checklist/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST You want your show to reflect your band's identity, challenge your performers and appeal to both the judges and the crowd. That's a tall order, but author and arranger William Spencer-Pierce explains that the key to achieving those goals is planning. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/planning-your-marching-band-show-for-success/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/planning-your-marching-band-show-for-success/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST Even after 40 years on Sesame Street, Bob McGrath talks about the importance of music in early childhood education with a freshness and enthusiasm one might display in a new career. It's clear that Bob McGrath found his calling. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/bob-mcgrath-inspires-on-sesame-street/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/bob-mcgrath-inspires-on-sesame-street/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the Bands of America Honor Band performing in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2009 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-honor-band-rose-parade-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-honor-band-rose-parade-photos/ Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the Bands of America Honor Band decorating a Rose Parade float and performing during float judging on December 30-31, 2008 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-honor-band-decorating-judging-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-honor-band-decorating-judging-photos/ Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST View a photo gallery featuring the Bands of America Honor Band performing in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest on December 30, 2008 in Pasadena, California. http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-honor-band-bandfest-photos/ http://www.marching.com/photos/2009-bands-of-america-honor-band-bandfest-photos/ Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST Hundreds of volunteer float decorators are busily working toward their New Year's Day deadline getting floats ready for the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/rose-parade-float-decorators/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/rose-parade-float-decorators/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST Bugles Across America is a remarkable organization that remembers and honors veterans by supplying buglers to play Taps at funerals. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/bugles-across-america-veterans-day/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/bugles-across-america-veterans-day/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:00 CST Fillmore Central H.S. provides opportunities often afforded only to students in larger cities. What the region lacks in size or financial resources, is more than made up for with a small-town work ethic and unbridled teamwork. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/fillmore-central-hs-harmony-minnesota/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/fillmore-central-hs-harmony-minnesota/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:00:00 CST Colony H.S. band members are hardy souls. As performers in Alaska's only active marching band, they've successfully blazed a trail to elevate the team spirit at their school. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/colony-hs-alaska/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/colony-hs-alaska/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:00 CST The marching band community knew and appreciated Patrick Henry Hughes even before he and his family gained national attention on a February 2008 episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. So it's great to know that, even with newfound fame and national television exposure, marching band is a core part of Patrick's new book titled I Am Potential. http://www.marching.com/news/i-am-potential-book-patrick-henry-hughes/ http://www.marching.com/news/i-am-potential-book-patrick-henry-hughes/ Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:00:00 CST Teamwork and support among activities is a way of life at Peabody H.S. in Trenton, Tennessee. That's why you'll see so many football jerseys in the band at halftime. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/peabody-hs-tennessee/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/peabody-hs-tennessee/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:00:00 CST Sebring H.S. marching band member Cody Breen is living the philosophy taught by his band director: that anything is possible. Discover why this story is so extraordinary. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/sebring-hs-florida/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/hsm3/sebring-hs-florida/ Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:00:00 CST Competition is one part of a well-rounded marching band experience that also includes teamwork and friendship. Rob Stein explains that if winning is your ultimate goal, you might have a rough season in terms of defining success for your group. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/role-of-competition-in-marching-band/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/role-of-competition-in-marching-band/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CST Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets founder Jim Henson, is prominently featuring flags and props inspired by winter guard in her elaborate stage show titled Panther and Crane. The spectacle is a work in progress that Henson hopes will someday deliver its environmental message to a broader audience. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/heather-henson-panther-crane/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/heather-henson-panther-crane/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CST They may not have the name recognition enjoyed by the Tournament of Roses or the Portland Rose Festival, but flower parades in European countries produce amazingly creative entries enhanced by a dose of theatre. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/european-flower-parades/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/european-flower-parades/ Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CST Don't let the word "poetry" scare you. The engaging Band Nerds Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player by DJ Corchin uses clever prose and perfectly matched illustrations to celebrate the quirks of life in and around the band room. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/band-nerds-poetry-book/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/band-nerds-poetry-book/ Mon, 2 June 2008 10:00:00 CST Blue Devils music director Wayne Downey shares his XtremeBrass Technique to help brass players produce a beautiful tone and quality sound. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/wayne-downey-xtremebrass-technique/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/wayne-downey-xtremebrass-technique/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:00:00 CST Music For All has created the Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award to annually recognize extraordinary support, involvement and contributions of music parents and boosters. Patrick John Hughes is the father of Patrick Henry Hughes, a remarkable young man who participates in marching band even though he was born without eyes and without the ability to fully straighten his arms and legs. http://www.marching.com/news/patrick-hughes-band-award/ http://www.marching.com/news/patrick-hughes-band-award/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 CST A glossy new magazine covering all things marching is now available. Halftime Magazine provides a well-rounded look at topics of interest to marching students, directors, alumni and fans. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/halftime-magazine/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/halftime-magazine/ Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:00:00 CST Strong student leadership is a necessity to achieve success in the marching arts. But you may be surprised to know who the 'leaders' are. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/marching-band-student-leadership/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/marching-band-student-leadership/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:00:00 CST A new independent film delivers an emotional, insightful look into the student marching band experience. The documentary From The 50 Yard Line is currently touring film festivals and will hopefully obtain broader theatrical and DVD distribution in the future. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/from-the-50-yard-line/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/from-the-50-yard-line/ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:00:00 CST Developing the concept for your marching band show can be a daunting task. Bobby Hullett, founder of Sounding Ground, takes a creative spin as he describes one process that may help you find and capture ideas for your next marching show. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/capturing-marching-show-design-ideas/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/capturing-marching-show-design-ideas/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:00:00 CST Are your visual rehearsals producing results? Rob Stein, co-founder of Standing 'O' Marching Arts Specialists, explains how three simple steps can maximize your rehearsal time and help your marching band achieve new levels of excellence. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/three-tips-for-cleaning-marching-band-drill/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/three-tips-for-cleaning-marching-band-drill/ Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:00:00 CST Country music star Brad Paisley's latest CD 5th Gear features a cameo appearance by the Brentwood H.S. Marching Band. A song titled "Online" makes reference to playing tuba in the Rose Parade, so Paisley's production staff had the idea to incorporate a marching band into the cut. http://www.marching.com/spotlight/brentwood-band-brad-paisley/ http://www.marching.com/spotlight/brentwood-band-brad-paisley/ Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:00:00 CST