March On: The Enduring Legacy of Marches
The dictionary defines a march as “a piece of music composed to accompany marching.” An alternate definition offers “music with […]
The Band Library: Lifeblood of the Program
Originally posted on my old website, 1 July 2023. Introduction As a high school student, my favourite place in school
Crafting Engaging and Effective Marching Band Arrangements
Introduction Some time ago, I was invited to share insights oneffective marching band arranging with a class at Western Illinois
Gustav Holst’s “A Somerset Rhapsody”
Personal Note I’ve been on a bit of a Holst binge lately, listening to old favourites, and have found myself
How to Line a Football Field for Marching Band
Introduction You’ve just secured a great high school teaching job, and are now officially a band director. You set up
7th time’s a charm? Website Re-Design
I designed my very first website using raw HTML code while an undergrad at FSU in 1997. That site was
Drill Design for Young or Small Marching Bands
One of the questions I am often asked – especially by former students setting out to write their own drill
A Brief (and Incomplete) History of Marching Band Drill Design
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have started my drum corps journey with Phantom Regiment in the early 1990s. None of us