How to memorize marching band music?
Q. Well I have the music and I play baritone but the problem is how do I memorize it? I'm good at memorizing piano music but our marching band music has different times so that is gonna mess me up. I need tips on memorizing fast and well and I don't have a home baritone, I play the school's baritone. And yeah this is my first year in marching band. I need to memorize quickly because rehearsal for the music is near the end of july!!! Please help!
Asked by fadedglory35 - Sun Jun 22 10:56:37 2008 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My suggestion would be to play over it as often as possible. Go through and look for similar patterns and find ways to help yourself memorize it. Even when you don't have the baritone, go over and do the fingerings on a pencil (or something more suited to your instrument - I played flute and that was easiest for me) and hum the music under your breath. Marching music isn't terribly complicated, so I would suggest that as long as you just practice the fingerings over and over again, you'll get a good general idea of how it goes. I think you'll find that once you get there, there will be a lot of people who don't have a total handle on the music. It'll look good for you if you do, but even the strictest marching bands (I came from one) aren' [cont.]
Answered by bailey michelle<3 - Sun Jun 22 11:07:49 2008
Q. Well I have the music and I play baritone but the problem is how do I memorize it? I'm good at memorizing piano music but our marching band music has different times so that is gonna mess me up. I need tips on memorizing fast and well and I don't have a home baritone, I play the school's baritone. And yeah this is my first year in marching band. I need to memorize quickly because rehearsal for the music is near the end of july!!! Please help!
Asked by fadedglory35 - Sun Jun 22 10:56:37 2008 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My suggestion would be to play over it as often as possible. Go through and look for similar patterns and find ways to help yourself memorize it. Even when you don't have the baritone, go over and do the fingerings on a pencil (or something more suited to your instrument - I played flute and that was easiest for me) and hum the music under your breath. Marching music isn't terribly complicated, so I would suggest that as long as you just practice the fingerings over and over again, you'll get a good general idea of how it goes. I think you'll find that once you get there, there will be a lot of people who don't have a total handle on the music. It'll look good for you if you do, but even the strictest marching bands (I came from one) aren' [cont.]
Answered by bailey michelle<3 - Sun Jun 22 11:07:49 2008
what is the difference between a marching baritone and a marching euphonium?
Q. i was just a few minutes ago on the phantom regiments website and saw that they had both marching euphoniums and marching baritones for sale. I thought that a marching baritone and a euphonium were the same thing. What is the difference between the two. The euphonium looks like it has a smaller bore than the baritone. Or are they the same thing?
Asked by band geek011 - Sat Jun 2 21:54:25 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Marching baritones and marching euphoniums are really alot alike, but there are a few differences. Baritones have a different bore size than a euphonium. In other words, the radius of the tubing in a baritone is smaller than that of a euphonium. Second, euphs are really big huge instruments, especially the marching versions. Marching one of those (especially in a drum corps) is just about as hard as carrying a tuba in front of your face. The main difference though is the quality of sound that you get between the two. Since euphoniums have a larger bore, they can take alot more air, but they also have a lower register than the baritone. Euphoniums usually play the bottom baritone parts (cause its hard to play high on a euph). Phantom… [cont.]
Answered by Kevin W. - Sun Jun 3 23:47:50 2007
Q. i was just a few minutes ago on the phantom regiments website and saw that they had both marching euphoniums and marching baritones for sale. I thought that a marching baritone and a euphonium were the same thing. What is the difference between the two. The euphonium looks like it has a smaller bore than the baritone. Or are they the same thing?
Asked by band geek011 - Sat Jun 2 21:54:25 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Marching baritones and marching euphoniums are really alot alike, but there are a few differences. Baritones have a different bore size than a euphonium. In other words, the radius of the tubing in a baritone is smaller than that of a euphonium. Second, euphs are really big huge instruments, especially the marching versions. Marching one of those (especially in a drum corps) is just about as hard as carrying a tuba in front of your face. The main difference though is the quality of sound that you get between the two. Since euphoniums have a larger bore, they can take alot more air, but they also have a lower register than the baritone. Euphoniums usually play the bottom baritone parts (cause its hard to play high on a euph). Phantom… [cont.]
Answered by Kevin W. - Sun Jun 3 23:47:50 2007
How would you make a cake shaped like a marching band hat?
Q. I'm trying to make a cake for the seniors in the marching band at my high school. It's going to be in the shape of a shako hat with a plume on it, and i have pretty much everything figured out as far as shapes go, but I have no idea how to make the plume that goes on top. Do I use cotton candy or something? Suggestions for any of it would be much appreciated :D Thanks!
Asked by Carrie - Wed Nov 12 21:05:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why don't you just make a cake shaped like a drum. Then you could just bake the cake in two round cake pans, frost them your school colors, and be done with it.
Answered by glamorousvivica - Wed Nov 12 21:13:38 2008
Q. I'm trying to make a cake for the seniors in the marching band at my high school. It's going to be in the shape of a shako hat with a plume on it, and i have pretty much everything figured out as far as shapes go, but I have no idea how to make the plume that goes on top. Do I use cotton candy or something? Suggestions for any of it would be much appreciated :D Thanks!
Asked by Carrie - Wed Nov 12 21:05:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why don't you just make a cake shaped like a drum. Then you could just bake the cake in two round cake pans, frost them your school colors, and be done with it.
Answered by glamorousvivica - Wed Nov 12 21:13:38 2008
How do you learn how to play the quads for marching band in a year?
Q. I'm in the United High School Marching Band and i'm a snare drummer this year. I'm very good on the snare but i really want to be a quad player. I got to be able to learn within a year and have to be able to beat our quad player from this year. I'm willing to practice as much as i have too. Can anyone give me any tips on learning the quads a little fast
Asked by Ashley Force's Biggest fan - Mon Sep 22 18:18:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. See if any former quad players would want to help you out. There's a couple kids on our bass line that want to play quads and our senior quad player will teach them portions of a cadence at a time until they know the whole cadence. It seems helpful, I'll hear quad music and go in our storage room and see them playing cadences. :D
Answered by I'llBeYourLoveSong - Tue Sep 23 17:11:26 2008
Q. I'm in the United High School Marching Band and i'm a snare drummer this year. I'm very good on the snare but i really want to be a quad player. I got to be able to learn within a year and have to be able to beat our quad player from this year. I'm willing to practice as much as i have too. Can anyone give me any tips on learning the quads a little fast
Asked by Ashley Force's Biggest fan - Mon Sep 22 18:18:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. See if any former quad players would want to help you out. There's a couple kids on our bass line that want to play quads and our senior quad player will teach them portions of a cadence at a time until they know the whole cadence. It seems helpful, I'll hear quad music and go in our storage room and see them playing cadences. :D
Answered by I'llBeYourLoveSong - Tue Sep 23 17:11:26 2008
1280 to spend on a marching baritone. Where online can i order a good one for this price?
Q. I was going to go with dynasty but i heard they are terrible. So please send me links with marching baritones that are GOOD and do not go over 1280 dollars. ALSO! make sure it is silver!
Asked by ihveaqstn - Sun Jul 29 22:49:53 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check this out:
Answered by PJH - Mon Jul 30 19:26:46 2007
Q. I was going to go with dynasty but i heard they are terrible. So please send me links with marching baritones that are GOOD and do not go over 1280 dollars. ALSO! make sure it is silver!
Asked by ihveaqstn - Sun Jul 29 22:49:53 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check this out:
Answered by PJH - Mon Jul 30 19:26:46 2007
Anyone have any ideas for tshirts about the low brass in a marching band?
Q. I want to come up with an idea for a tshirt for the low brass section in my high school's marching band. i would come up with it myself but i can't think of anything clever. thanks for your ideas!
Asked by Katie - Wed Aug 15 16:33:38 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How about some play on "Heavy Metal"? Have "HEavy Metal with a line through it, and "Weighty Brass" written in instead. or "I've got a Big Brass and I'm proud of it." or "...and I know how to use it."
Answered by sina_jax - Wed Aug 15 20:38:23 2007
Q. I want to come up with an idea for a tshirt for the low brass section in my high school's marching band. i would come up with it myself but i can't think of anything clever. thanks for your ideas!
Asked by Katie - Wed Aug 15 16:33:38 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How about some play on "Heavy Metal"? Have "HEavy Metal with a line through it, and "Weighty Brass" written in instead. or "I've got a Big Brass and I'm proud of it." or "...and I know how to use it."
Answered by sina_jax - Wed Aug 15 20:38:23 2007
What is a good inexpensive Bb Clarinet mouthpiece for marching season?
Q. Last year, my old mouthpiece got a slight chip during marching season that signaled the end of its life. During the spring, I bought a custom mouthpiece locally through my clarinet instructor. I have never purchased a mouthpiece that did not come with the clarinet or without the suggestion of my instructor/director. What should I look for in a durable marching mouthpiece? Would you suggest a rubber or plastic one? I don't want to spend more than $60 or so.
Asked by - Mon Jul 6 20:42:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From my experience, the plastic mouthpieces are more durable and resilient than rubber ones ( Vandoren anyway). I actually really like the Premier by Hite; smashed it into a brick wall just before a concert, but it still plays quite well. The Yamahas are pretty good too, but haven't had that much experience with other mouthpieces. However, the most durable and indestructable mouthpieces I've seen are the Rico Graftonites, you can do anything to them and nothing will happen. Unfortunately, they sound really bad... really, really bad... even for marching... So a better way to chose would be to try all the plastic mouthpieces available and use the one that sounds best/loudest. Most plastic mouthpieces would be under AU$60 anyway. However, if… [cont.]
Answered by Clarilicious - Sun Jul 12 10:35:34 2009
Q. Last year, my old mouthpiece got a slight chip during marching season that signaled the end of its life. During the spring, I bought a custom mouthpiece locally through my clarinet instructor. I have never purchased a mouthpiece that did not come with the clarinet or without the suggestion of my instructor/director. What should I look for in a durable marching mouthpiece? Would you suggest a rubber or plastic one? I don't want to spend more than $60 or so.
Asked by
A. From my experience, the plastic mouthpieces are more durable and resilient than rubber ones ( Vandoren anyway). I actually really like the Premier by Hite; smashed it into a brick wall just before a concert, but it still plays quite well. The Yamahas are pretty good too, but haven't had that much experience with other mouthpieces. However, the most durable and indestructable mouthpieces I've seen are the Rico Graftonites, you can do anything to them and nothing will happen. Unfortunately, they sound really bad... really, really bad... even for marching... So a better way to chose would be to try all the plastic mouthpieces available and use the one that sounds best/loudest. Most plastic mouthpieces would be under AU$60 anyway. However, if… [cont.]
Answered by Clarilicious - Sun Jul 12 10:35:34 2009
What colleges have dental schools and clarinets in their marching band?
Q. i want to be an oral surgeon but i also want to be in a marching band because i love it so much i already know that USC has clarinets but i live in pennsylvania.. so USC's a little.. far. or what are some really good dental schools marching band isnt absolutely necessary its just fun + i would like to do it in college i know you have to complete undergrad first but i dont want to have to transfer. my uncle told me that dental schools are more likely to accept someone that's attended their college
Asked by wildthang116 - Wed Jan 23 19:16:49 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Take it step by step. First look for colleges with dental schools or whatever you need. Then narrow the selection down by colleges you're willing to attend by location. Then you can look into all the little stuff. The college search on collegeboard.com helps you narrow down colleges based on whatever criteria you specify. Plus, it's not confusing and the site is attractive (laid out well, easy to navigate, etc).
Answered by fate.obscure - Wed Jan 23 19:21:36 2008
Q. i want to be an oral surgeon but i also want to be in a marching band because i love it so much i already know that USC has clarinets but i live in pennsylvania.. so USC's a little.. far. or what are some really good dental schools marching band isnt absolutely necessary its just fun + i would like to do it in college i know you have to complete undergrad first but i dont want to have to transfer. my uncle told me that dental schools are more likely to accept someone that's attended their college
Asked by wildthang116 - Wed Jan 23 19:16:49 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Take it step by step. First look for colleges with dental schools or whatever you need. Then narrow the selection down by colleges you're willing to attend by location. Then you can look into all the little stuff. The college search on collegeboard.com helps you narrow down colleges based on whatever criteria you specify. Plus, it's not confusing and the site is attractive (laid out well, easy to navigate, etc).
Answered by fate.obscure - Wed Jan 23 19:21:36 2008
Could it be possible to play the piano in a marching band?
Q. Like the keyboard on the sidelines...by the xylophones...I'm sure that's possible, but what about if you are marching in a parade or something? Are there pianos light enough that you can carry with a chest or shoulder strap? Or do xylophones march in parades, even?
Asked by Mozilla - Sat May 3 19:18:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes. its called the BELLS. most piano players in band will play bells in marching. it has the same set up as piano, but all the "black" keys are on the upper half, I'm assuming you're in high school or younger, colleges wont march a piano because there is no room for it in the music. no one composes marches with piano part. you'd end up playing a bell part, and then you might as well just play bells then. and the sound. you know how if its a soft clarinet soli, a random trumpet doesn't sound good with it? same pertains to piano, it really has no part in marching band, it just doesn't have the right sound. not to mention, if you're actually marching, and you have to keep on step, it would be rather difficult to roll along a piano or… [cont.]
Answered by B.Linne - Sun May 4 22:19:08 2008
Q. Like the keyboard on the sidelines...by the xylophones...I'm sure that's possible, but what about if you are marching in a parade or something? Are there pianos light enough that you can carry with a chest or shoulder strap? Or do xylophones march in parades, even?
Asked by Mozilla - Sat May 3 19:18:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes. its called the BELLS. most piano players in band will play bells in marching. it has the same set up as piano, but all the "black" keys are on the upper half, I'm assuming you're in high school or younger, colleges wont march a piano because there is no room for it in the music. no one composes marches with piano part. you'd end up playing a bell part, and then you might as well just play bells then. and the sound. you know how if its a soft clarinet soli, a random trumpet doesn't sound good with it? same pertains to piano, it really has no part in marching band, it just doesn't have the right sound. not to mention, if you're actually marching, and you have to keep on step, it would be rather difficult to roll along a piano or… [cont.]
Answered by B.Linne - Sun May 4 22:19:08 2008
What type of music would a marching band play in a Mardi Gras Parade?
Q. I've started up my own marching band, we're going to hopefully march in the Galveston Mardi Gras Parade, what kind of music is normally played by a marching band in a Mardi Gras Parade? Just new hits or something specific?
Asked by Stephen B - Mon Nov 24 00:51:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Mardi Gras In New Orleans" 1959 recording by Professor Longhair. "Big Chief " Professor Longhair's version of Earl King's classic. "Mardi Gras Mambo" by The Hawketts (written in 1954 by Art Neville). "New Suit," sung by Big Chief Bo Dollis of the Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians, which tells the story of why the Indians make new Mardi Gras costumes every year. "Carnival Time" by Al Johnson "Iko Iko" written by James "Sugarboy" Crawford, performed here by the Dixie Cups. Dr. John and the Neville Brothers have also recorded the song. "They All Ask For You" performed here by The Meters. The Neville Brothers also have a popular recording of this staple. While it may not be immensely popular, "If Ever I Cease to Love" is the Rex theme… [cont.]
Answered by chucksright - Thu Nov 27 22:56:53 2008
Q. I've started up my own marching band, we're going to hopefully march in the Galveston Mardi Gras Parade, what kind of music is normally played by a marching band in a Mardi Gras Parade? Just new hits or something specific?
Asked by Stephen B - Mon Nov 24 00:51:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Mardi Gras In New Orleans" 1959 recording by Professor Longhair. "Big Chief " Professor Longhair's version of Earl King's classic. "Mardi Gras Mambo" by The Hawketts (written in 1954 by Art Neville). "New Suit," sung by Big Chief Bo Dollis of the Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians, which tells the story of why the Indians make new Mardi Gras costumes every year. "Carnival Time" by Al Johnson "Iko Iko" written by James "Sugarboy" Crawford, performed here by the Dixie Cups. Dr. John and the Neville Brothers have also recorded the song. "They All Ask For You" performed here by The Meters. The Neville Brothers also have a popular recording of this staple. While it may not be immensely popular, "If Ever I Cease to Love" is the Rex theme… [cont.]
Answered by chucksright - Thu Nov 27 22:56:53 2008
Why are there not enough people joining marching band?
Q. I have been in marching band for four years, and i am sad to admit that i cannot join it ever again. (colleges don't have cool competitions.) but i want to help recruit people, because i know Marching band changed my LIFE. so, erm, why do you people think that we are losing members? i already have an idea, but i want to hear other people's opinions. oh, and if you are in the south, i know marching bands are flourishing there. this is more of a New England problem that i would like to fix.
Asked by Nelle - Sun Nov 11 10:20:07 2007 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments
A. i think that most people do not join marching band because they think it is a dorky thing to do. they do not realize how much work and sweat it takes to make the best show ever. they usually think that they are too cool to join a band with a bunch of people and make great music. which is sad. i have been in the marching band for 3 years and love it. i can't believe how little people really know about marching band. i think that if talented musicians really knew about what it takes to be in marching band and how much fun it is, they would probably join in a heart-beat. it is just getting past the idea that people have stereotyped it as "band fag-ish, and dorky".
Answered by Sunshine - Sun Nov 11 12:54:45 2007
Q. I have been in marching band for four years, and i am sad to admit that i cannot join it ever again. (colleges don't have cool competitions.) but i want to help recruit people, because i know Marching band changed my LIFE. so, erm, why do you people think that we are losing members? i already have an idea, but i want to hear other people's opinions. oh, and if you are in the south, i know marching bands are flourishing there. this is more of a New England problem that i would like to fix.
Asked by Nelle - Sun Nov 11 10:20:07 2007 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments
A. i think that most people do not join marching band because they think it is a dorky thing to do. they do not realize how much work and sweat it takes to make the best show ever. they usually think that they are too cool to join a band with a bunch of people and make great music. which is sad. i have been in the marching band for 3 years and love it. i can't believe how little people really know about marching band. i think that if talented musicians really knew about what it takes to be in marching band and how much fun it is, they would probably join in a heart-beat. it is just getting past the idea that people have stereotyped it as "band fag-ish, and dorky".
Answered by Sunshine - Sun Nov 11 12:54:45 2007
How hard would it be to learn to play marching snare without drum experience?
Q. Even though i don't have drum experience i do have musical experience playing clarinet for 7 years so i know music. however i've always wanted to play snare but never had an opportunity so now i wanted to learn how to play marching snare.
Asked by david_n272005 - Fri Aug 7 22:16:26 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I too, am a clarinetist. I tried percussion for about a week but stopped. Maybe it's because I didn't have the willpower, but it was hard to learn! However through my years of marching band, there have been several wind players that have made drumline or pit. That was because they played a non-marching instrument like the oboe or bassoon, though. Try it, but I wouldn't recommend it. Stick to the clarinet!
Answered by musical_obsession23 - Fri Aug 7 22:27:36 2009
Q. Even though i don't have drum experience i do have musical experience playing clarinet for 7 years so i know music. however i've always wanted to play snare but never had an opportunity so now i wanted to learn how to play marching snare.
Asked by david_n272005 - Fri Aug 7 22:16:26 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I too, am a clarinetist. I tried percussion for about a week but stopped. Maybe it's because I didn't have the willpower, but it was hard to learn! However through my years of marching band, there have been several wind players that have made drumline or pit. That was because they played a non-marching instrument like the oboe or bassoon, though. Try it, but I wouldn't recommend it. Stick to the clarinet!
Answered by musical_obsession23 - Fri Aug 7 22:27:36 2009
Will a marching drum harness interfere with the straps on a Camelbak?
Q. I used to have a UnBottle Camelbak that I clipped to the back of my bass drum marching harness for practices and camp, but I lost it. I am wondering if it would be better to get a normal, shoulder strap Camelbak, but am concerned that the harness will push on the straps and make it uncomfortable. Any drummers out there want to help?
Asked by the smart kid - Sun Jul 27 02:54:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. depends, does the old one feel comfortable. if slightly or little less than okay. then try the normal one. if that doesn't work out beter. return it and get another UnBottle one
Answered by z_schaffer - Sun Jul 27 06:36:55 2008
Q. I used to have a UnBottle Camelbak that I clipped to the back of my bass drum marching harness for practices and camp, but I lost it. I am wondering if it would be better to get a normal, shoulder strap Camelbak, but am concerned that the harness will push on the straps and make it uncomfortable. Any drummers out there want to help?
Asked by the smart kid - Sun Jul 27 02:54:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. depends, does the old one feel comfortable. if slightly or little less than okay. then try the normal one. if that doesn't work out beter. return it and get another UnBottle one
Answered by z_schaffer - Sun Jul 27 06:36:55 2008
What all instruments are in a marching band?
Q. I want to be in the marching band and I play the piano, but i don't know if it's allowed in the marching band. My boyfriend said that I could play it in the pit, but I'm confused. If I can't play the piano, I can play the xylzphones. Please, someone, HELP!?!?
Asked by girlmusic - Sat Jul 7 19:28:03 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no piano isn't in the marching but the xylophone is so i want to play xylophone then play it instruments in a marching band: bass drum snare drum flute trumpet there are more but that's all i can think of
Answered by Pain Is Full Of Disease - Sat Jul 7 19:42:52 2007
Q. I want to be in the marching band and I play the piano, but i don't know if it's allowed in the marching band. My boyfriend said that I could play it in the pit, but I'm confused. If I can't play the piano, I can play the xylzphones. Please, someone, HELP!?!?
Asked by girlmusic - Sat Jul 7 19:28:03 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no piano isn't in the marching but the xylophone is so i want to play xylophone then play it instruments in a marching band: bass drum snare drum flute trumpet there are more but that's all i can think of
Answered by Pain Is Full Of Disease - Sat Jul 7 19:42:52 2007
What are some college in the southeast that offer band/marching band scholarships?
Q. I'm in ninth grade and I plan on joining marching band next year (I didn't have enough money this year). I'm also in our symphonic band (our school's best band out of three bands) and the second ninth grade clarinet in our whole section. I'm in ninth grade and I plan on joining marching band next year (I didn't have enough money this year). I'm also in our symphonic band (our school's best band out of three bands) and the second ninth grade clarinet in our whole section. help please! I'm really trying to plan for college.
Asked by nichole v - Sat Mar 21 12:16:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It veries school to school and depends how good you are. If you are good, which you seem to have implied, then pretty much any college in the southeast. Marching band is still popular over there. I would pick a college and check their website or email then asking if they do.
Answered by J R - Sat Mar 21 17:59:59 2009
Q. I'm in ninth grade and I plan on joining marching band next year (I didn't have enough money this year). I'm also in our symphonic band (our school's best band out of three bands) and the second ninth grade clarinet in our whole section. I'm in ninth grade and I plan on joining marching band next year (I didn't have enough money this year). I'm also in our symphonic band (our school's best band out of three bands) and the second ninth grade clarinet in our whole section. help please! I'm really trying to plan for college.
Asked by nichole v - Sat Mar 21 12:16:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It veries school to school and depends how good you are. If you are good, which you seem to have implied, then pretty much any college in the southeast. Marching band is still popular over there. I would pick a college and check their website or email then asking if they do.
Answered by J R - Sat Mar 21 17:59:59 2009
Do you think that Marching Band is a sport?
Q. I do! It's so hard, and they work you until you can barely play your instrument. In my marching band we need to earn our water breaks, and they are only like three minute long. I'm sorry this is in the wrong section, I clicked on the wrong little tab.
Asked by The Last 5 Years - Sun Aug 24 19:41:15 2008 - - 12 Answers - 2 Comments
A. It is most definitely a sport. But Marching Band members never get credit where credit is due. I play Tenor Drums or Quads in a band of about 20 (Yes, 20, everyone quit) in Virginia. But unfortunately, we are constantly overshadowed by Cheerleading, Football, Wrestling, and other Fall sports. But, honestly, most bands practice more than these other sports. We have a week of percussion camp, and then a week of band camp, during which we get two fifteen minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break a day. no water breaks. And we Practice every day, rain or shine. Then we go to football games and stay out till 3 in the morning, then come back at 7 in the morning to go to competitions. They work us like dogs, and everyone else says that we're… [cont.]
Answered by Justin K - Wed Aug 27 09:35:20 2008
Q. I do! It's so hard, and they work you until you can barely play your instrument. In my marching band we need to earn our water breaks, and they are only like three minute long. I'm sorry this is in the wrong section, I clicked on the wrong little tab.
Asked by The Last 5 Years - Sun Aug 24 19:41:15 2008 - - 12 Answers - 2 Comments
A. It is most definitely a sport. But Marching Band members never get credit where credit is due. I play Tenor Drums or Quads in a band of about 20 (Yes, 20, everyone quit) in Virginia. But unfortunately, we are constantly overshadowed by Cheerleading, Football, Wrestling, and other Fall sports. But, honestly, most bands practice more than these other sports. We have a week of percussion camp, and then a week of band camp, during which we get two fifteen minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break a day. no water breaks. And we Practice every day, rain or shine. Then we go to football games and stay out till 3 in the morning, then come back at 7 in the morning to go to competitions. They work us like dogs, and everyone else says that we're… [cont.]
Answered by Justin K - Wed Aug 27 09:35:20 2008
What do you call the dancers in the marching band?
Q. what do you call the girl at the frount of the marching band that dance. I'm doing some genogram and I have to talk about things in my family history. All three generations were in the marching band.
Asked by anniec - Mon Jun 1 12:16:07 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Color Guard is with the marching band and they dance and wave the school flags and stuff like that.
Answered by Julie - Mon Jun 1 12:19:18 2009
Q. what do you call the girl at the frount of the marching band that dance. I'm doing some genogram and I have to talk about things in my family history. All three generations were in the marching band.
Asked by anniec - Mon Jun 1 12:16:07 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Color Guard is with the marching band and they dance and wave the school flags and stuff like that.
Answered by Julie - Mon Jun 1 12:19:18 2009
I want to tryout for marching band snare drum. What should I practice?
Q. I am a good drummer and I play a concert snare drum in band class. I do know some rudiments such as double stroke rolls and such. I just need to know what I should practice if I want to make snare drum on the drumline. I don't know traditional grip, should I be learning this for marching snare? Also, what kind of things can I practice on the snare before I tryout? thank you !!! HELP me!
Asked by Michael F - Thu May 29 18:39:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. You should know your basic rudimenst like : flams, buzz rolls, 5, 7& 10 stroke rolls, paradiddles, double paradiddles, "cross -sticking" techniques. Yes, do try and learn Traditional grip because they most of them use it if you watch most Drum Corps. Hope this helps...good luck
Answered by Warrior Guardian - Thu May 29 20:03:35 2008
Q. I am a good drummer and I play a concert snare drum in band class. I do know some rudiments such as double stroke rolls and such. I just need to know what I should practice if I want to make snare drum on the drumline. I don't know traditional grip, should I be learning this for marching snare? Also, what kind of things can I practice on the snare before I tryout? thank you !!! HELP me!
Asked by Michael F - Thu May 29 18:39:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. You should know your basic rudimenst like : flams, buzz rolls, 5, 7& 10 stroke rolls, paradiddles, double paradiddles, "cross -sticking" techniques. Yes, do try and learn Traditional grip because they most of them use it if you watch most Drum Corps. Hope this helps...good luck
Answered by Warrior Guardian - Thu May 29 20:03:35 2008
Any one in a competing marching band have a facial piercing?
Q. I want to get my lip pierced but I can't became im not allowed at work. During the fall though I don't work because of marching band. For our competitions no jewelry is allowed, but im was wondering if I could slide with my lip ring. I tried to think but no one in our band has even a nose piercing. Anyone have any experience with it, or know an answer? Thanks. :) im just worried about healing time when i can't take it out.
Asked by musicx3happens - Fri Jul 10 18:47:41 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well my friends had like size 0 gauges and they had to wear band aids or clear gauge in it so it wouldn't show,and a few girls had nose rings but i think they just wore a really tiny stud or one of the clear ones mostly. for us, my director doesn't really care about it at football games but idk about you. as long as you wear the clear stud you should be fine,it's not like the band teacher can make you NOT wear something if it's still healing.
Answered by b n n r 230 - Sat Jul 11 00:11:18 2009
Q. I want to get my lip pierced but I can't became im not allowed at work. During the fall though I don't work because of marching band. For our competitions no jewelry is allowed, but im was wondering if I could slide with my lip ring. I tried to think but no one in our band has even a nose piercing. Anyone have any experience with it, or know an answer? Thanks. :) im just worried about healing time when i can't take it out.
Asked by musicx3happens - Fri Jul 10 18:47:41 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well my friends had like size 0 gauges and they had to wear band aids or clear gauge in it so it wouldn't show,and a few girls had nose rings but i think they just wore a really tiny stud or one of the clear ones mostly. for us, my director doesn't really care about it at football games but idk about you. as long as you wear the clear stud you should be fine,it's not like the band teacher can make you NOT wear something if it's still healing.
Answered by b n n r 230 - Sat Jul 11 00:11:18 2009
Is it okay if I wash my marching pants even though it's dry clean only?
Q. I recently stained my marching pants from the inside and I'm not sure if it's possible to wash them with cold water and on a gentle cycle to take the stains off. But I'm afraid of ruining the pants if I do so. The pants are 55% Dacron and 45% wool . Could some one offer me some advice to wheter I should wash them or if there's an alternative way to take the stains off. Thank you. What exactly would happen if I did wash them?
Asked by Jesse - Wed Nov 26 21:56:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're going to have to dry clean them or spot clean them yourself. Try vinegar or rubbing alcohol and an old toothbrush or soft cloth. You might want to slightly dilute the rubbing alcohol since it doesn't smell too good.
Answered by unknown - Wed Nov 26 23:20:14 2008
Q. I recently stained my marching pants from the inside and I'm not sure if it's possible to wash them with cold water and on a gentle cycle to take the stains off. But I'm afraid of ruining the pants if I do so. The pants are 55% Dacron and 45% wool . Could some one offer me some advice to wheter I should wash them or if there's an alternative way to take the stains off. Thank you. What exactly would happen if I did wash them?
Asked by Jesse - Wed Nov 26 21:56:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're going to have to dry clean them or spot clean them yourself. Try vinegar or rubbing alcohol and an old toothbrush or soft cloth. You might want to slightly dilute the rubbing alcohol since it doesn't smell too good.
Answered by unknown - Wed Nov 26 23:20:14 2008
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