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Music video featuring UMass Band gains popularity
The video for "Shady Esperanto and the Young Hearts" by roots-rock band Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers (SK6ERS) has passed 200,000 views on YouTube. The video featuring the UMass Minuteman Marching Band was filmed in just four hours. The UMass Band is under the leadership of George N. Parks and is the alma mater for two of the SK6ERS band members. MARCHING BAND PHOTOS
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Jeff Queen percussion clinic set for day after WGI Percussion Championships
Drum champion Jeff Queen will present an educational session the day after the 2010 WGI Percussion World Championships. The free event is open to the public and begins at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 18 at the Trent Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Full story >> Marching.com joins the national SupportMusic coalition to strengthen music education in schools 
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. Full story >>
 A drum corps summer On the Field
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. Full story >> Wenger Corp. introduces OnBoard Marching Band Podiums Calgary Stampede to host 2012 WAMSB Championship Music For All announces Bands of America Hall of Fame Inductees |
FEATURED EVENTS APRIL: WGI hosts World Championships for
Color Guard and Percussion over two weekends.
 MAY 31: The
National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. is a tribute to America's Veterans.
Recent: Fiesta Bowl Results, Rose Parade Photos, Macy's Parade Photos SPOTLIGHT
From The 13th Chair Trombone Player: An Alternate Universe
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. Full story >> 
Winter circuit championship schedule
Champions will be crowned as guard and percussion circuits hold their 2010 championship events throughout March and April. View dates >> 
The Secrets of a Successful Audition
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. Full story >> 
A Disappearing Act
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. Full story >> 
Portland's giant marching band invites adults to join and march 'one more time'
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. Full story >> 
How to make flags and influence people
Design a flag well and it will work for you the entire time it is in view. But what makes a great flag truly great? Shape, color, size, fabric ... these are some of the aspects to consider when attempting to create the perfect flag. Full story >> 
WGI Instructor Registry provides tools for guard and percussion staff
WGI has established a new online service to provide education materials to color guard and indoor drumline instructors. The service is offered free of charge. Full story >> Blind school's marching band fosters student pride, inspires audience The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band performed its field show at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest, and it was a moment the band members will never forget. Full story >> Boosters help make dreams come true Band boosters are essential to the success of high school marching band programs. In Pasadena, dedicated band parents were everywhere and students were quick to acknowledge their efforts. Full story >> |
