Marching Band Techniques: A Guide to the Successful Operation of a High School Band Program

"Very good book. I will use it in my Marching" according to Amazon Customer. Newer, up to date pictures. Count sheets and a score to work with inside. Thoroughly covers operational needs such as booster groups, handbooks, uniforms, placement, staff, etc Very good book. I will use it in my Marching Tech class this Fall CT. Amazon Customer said Dr. M Gregory Martin is world class educator,. Dr. M Gregory Martin is world class educator, with a long history in the marching arts. Band directors new and experienced can learn something new from this book.

M. Smolinsky is a music educator in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Rachael L. Gregory Martin is an Associate Professor of Music Education and the Associate Director of Bands at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.

Smolinsky is a music educator in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Rachael L. Gregory Martin is an Associate Professor of Music Education and the Associate Director of Bands at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. . About the Author M

This book can be used as an accompanying text for the collegiate marching band techniques course and to help build a successful marching band program at a high school. Topics include everything from developing a program handbook to student leadership and adult staffing, budgets, rehearsal techniques, sample forms, and basic information regarding the development process of a marching band show, as well as basic drill design techniques. Finally, workbook-style activities at the end of each chapter help support and reinforce the material presented.. It also addresses typical mistakes made by young teachers and offers suggestions on how to avoid/handle those mistakes