Great seasons are built on strong fundamentals. Explore how consistent instruction, thoughtful repetition, and daily reinforcement turn foundational skills into lasting habits and program culture.
Marching Band Fundamentals: Why the Basics Need Proper Reinforcement Read More »
One simple five-minute hydration break transformed our band camp by improving student focus, safety, energy, and rehearsal productivity. Here’s why this simple routine became one of our most valuable instructional changes.
The Five-Minute Change That Made Band Camp Better Read More »
Here are two gloves from our friends at Styleplus that can help your guard look and feel better performing. Styleplus Grip Factor Guard Gloves. The Styleplus Grip Factor Glove features a spandex and mesh backing with improved padding for a more comfortable handling of sabres, rifles and flag poles all while performing intricate dance routines.
Do you need comfortable guard gloves with padding? Read More »
Hi everyone! If you have to use remaining funds in your budget before the end of the fiscal year, now is a great time to take advantage of last season’s pricing before pricing for the upcoming season takes effect. Footwear, guard flags, podiums, sound systems…everything is still at last season’s prices. Manufacturer pricing increases happen
Final Weeks of Last Season’s Pricing Read More »
What Features are Important? Advice about how to pick a sound system for your marching band or performing group. Buying a Portable PA Sound System is a very important decision for a band director, athletic department or anyone else who needs the portability and reliability of a quality system. Sound Projection Voice Machine Basic PA
What a Band Director Must Consider When Purchasing a Portable PA Field Sound System Read More »
It is never too late to recruit for your color guard program! Many schools struggle finding color guard members for marching band season. Starting a color guard feeder program can help develop a comprehensive arts program for your entire school district. With many indoor color guard programs still competing during the current indoor season, it
Your programs success depends on the mastery of the basics. Early Summer. School is out and it is the beginning of another exciting marching band season. Your recruiting is done (see our article on recruiting for next year’s color guard) and you have a group of students who are either returning veterans or brand-new to
