Blog down a little in the next two weeks
We're going to have a little downtime over the next two weeks as we refresh in the American southwest.
Performing Arts
Bands can get more out of the concert B♭ scale
Marching and concert bands often warm up on stage or on the field before performing at a festival for adjudication. And the most common warm-up is the concert B-flat scale.
Photos (32) from Chicagoland Marching Band Festival
John Hersey High School was named grand champion at the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival on Sept 21, but more importantly, a local newspaper has published 32 beautiful photos from the contest.
U.Md. athletic director keeps W.Va. band in the stands
A marching band controversy is brewing in a game between the University of Maryland, a future Big 10 school, and West Virginia University, which plays in the Big 12.
What if students can't pay the pay-to-play fees?
Pay-to-play, registration, and other fees are going unpaid and building up in the West Aurora (Ill.) school district. What to do?
Big marching weekend approaches in Illinois
Three Chicago-area festivals, two east of the river near St. Louis, two in central Illinois, and the ever-popular Drums at Appletime in Murphysboro pack the state with music and marching.
Niles North band in 2nd year after 20-year hiatus
The marching band at Niles North, which marched for the first time last year, continues to entertain tomorrow at the 3rd annual Skokie Skirmish.
Terms of service for uploading marching band photos
Posting our terms and conditions of service for people who want to upload photos of marching bands for inclusion on our band pages.
Shrek the Musical – Batavia – Nov 14-16
We open this year's coverage of musicals with Batavia High School, where crews of parents are already building sets.
U. Nebraska band features drum major from Deerfield
The University of Nebraska marching band will take the field Saturday led by 4 drum majors, including a senior music ed and tech major from Deerfield, Ill.