What did you say? Marching Band? Why, it's only January!
Well, now is the time to start the planning. Recruiting, show
concept, music arranger, percussion arranger, show design, instructional staff,
equipment, uniforms, props, money, money,
money! Scared yet? These are just
some of the things that you must begin now in order to have a successful
marching band season.
Imagine Music is here to help. As you begin to plan your
fall field band show, keep Imagine Music in mind. We offer a variety of
services that can assist in your planning, preparation, design, and
instruction.
Included in the services offered by Imagine Music are music
arrangements from some of the top arrangers in the business, show and
drill design by experienced, award winning designers, the best
instructors around, and personal consultation for your program in everything
from the basics of a marching program to the intricacies of a successful
show design. Imagine Music will even put you in touch with quality, experienced
guard and dance designers, choreographers, and instructors.
Imagine Music maintains a Contact List of Designers, Arrangers,
Choreographers, and Instructors. Give us a call and we will put you
in touch with someone who can help you.
Don't forget about parade band! Band pageants, community
parades, and spring trips are almost here. Call Imagine Music today for
information on personalized arrangements, show design, and
instructors.
10 Considerations For Building a Successful Marching Band
Season*
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Recruit students
Develop a show concept (theme and
music)
Find a music
arranger
Find a percussion
arranger
Choose a designer
Build an instructional
staff
Think about equipment (instruments and
props)
Choose uniforms (band and
guard)
Find a purpose
(benefits, outcome,
goals)
Develop a schedule
(practice and
competitive)
*taken from Taking It Outside: A
Practical Approach To Creating & Maintaining A Successful Outdoor Music
Program
for information on marching band arrangements that are available
today!
Time at NYSSMA Conference A Success
On December second and third of 2005, Imagine Music presented its
most recently published works at the New York State School Music Association
Conference in Rochester, NY. Over 500 vendors were present for the
weekend.
Over the two days, music educators had the opportunity to attend a
variety of music oriented conferences, and between the workshops, student
performances, lectures, and luncheons, perused the most current music oriented
services available to them, including the services and music of Imagine Music
(see photo of event, upper left). Over 3000 people (educators, musicians,
parents of music students, and so forth) were in attendance at the Rochester
Convention Center.
Imagine Music also sponsored one of the workshops offered at
Educator's Corner
Don't be afraid to use space as a teaching tool. Students,
just like teachers, can get into a rut, especially in the concert band/ string
ensemble/ choir rehearsal setting. So go ahead and give them a wake up
call...
One option is to simply switch seats--Tubas in front, flutes in
the back. Arrange them according to height, or birthday months.
Better still, get them out of the band room. Use the auditorium for a day,
and wrap around the entire room. Your students will be amazed at the
difference in sound...You'll be amazed at how much they learn about intonation
and balance in one practice.
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the NYSSMA Conference, "Taking It Outside." Educators
from Le Roy and Greater Johnstown High School presented the topic, explaining
the various aspects of how a director might begin an outdoor program, be it a
pep band, parade, field band, or a variety of outdoor needs.
Educators left with a solid foundation of ideas, and were also
given a contact list to get started, should they need additional resources
outside their own program. The book Taking It
Outside was also offered to those in attendance, and is available for
purchase for anyone interested in the topic.
Overall, the Conference was a successful venture. Many of the
Imagine Music composers were pleased with the exposure, and
educators found the company to be an affordable resource, not only
for high quality music, but for their commission and curriculum needs.
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