Marching Band

Today we look at some specific marching vocabulary: dress, cover, and one used strictly on the field, horns to the box.

In this edition of the marching word wall, we look at how bands turn in parades (several options) and link to an important music advocacy campaign.

Today's marching band word wall defines three styles of entertainment on the marching field: show-style bands, corps-style bands, and Big 10-style bands.

Today's marching band word wall defines six and six (for drum majors), mark time, and eight and eights with the Santa Clara Vanguard. It's also a contest.

Today's marching band word wall defines eight to five, company front, and the pit. It's also a contest.

In today's edition of the marching band word wall, we define caption, counter march, and crack of dawn. It's also a contest.

In vol. 1 of our marching band word wall this season, we propose definitions for grand champion, backward march, and general effect.

The marching season had a small preview last week, but this week, 9 competitive festivals take place across Illinois. It's the biggest weekend of the season.

Our marching band pages have been revised a little based on evaluation research. Please give bands you know a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down."

The OSU marching band had a culture that may have denigrated some members, but the director who failed to stop it has been fired.