Are leaders born or made?
Researchers at the University of Illinois hypothesize that good leadership character can be taught and learned.
Performing Arts
Hearing health is important in marching band
Marching band students are at increased risk for hearing loss. Symptoms that hearing may be in danger are ringing in the ears and temporary hearing loss.
Complete rules for the marching band game
Here we publish the complete set of ruled for the 2014 incarnation of our marching band prediction game.
Marching word wall, Oct. 1
Today we look at some specific marching vocabulary: dress, cover, and one used strictly on the field, horns to the box.
Marching word wall, Sept. 27
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.
Marching word wall, Sept. 24
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.
Marching word wall, Sept. 22
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.
Marching word wall, Sept. 21
Today's marching band word wall defines eight to five, company front, and the pit. It's also a contest.
Marching word wall, Sept. 19
In today's edition of the marching band word wall, we define caption, counter march, and crack of dawn. It's also a contest.
Marching word wall, Sept. 18
In vol. 1 of our marching band word wall this season, we propose definitions for grand champion, backward march, and general effect.