Marching Arts Education

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Latest Content
Mock Interview for Band Director Candidates #2
Watch as college music education students experience a mock interview with professionals in the field.
The Pageantry Hustle in the Real World-Don’t be Skrrd!
Four successful pageantry gurus show how they've taken what they learned through the marching arts and successfully applied it to the private sector "real jobs."
Developing Your Own Sound
Matt Hahn and Ryan Ellison the process and inspiration of finding your own sound.
Show Planning Tips with Wayne Markworth
Wayne Markworth shares tips to help you make smart decisions and plan for your most successful season ever!
Mock Interviews for Band Director Candidates
Watch as college music education students experience a mock interview with professionals in the field.
Tips for Ordering to Get Your Stuff On Time
Smarter Purchasing Process, Happier Band Director. Use these tips from the Synced Up Designs team.
Creating a Great Member Experience at the Troopers
Brass Caption Head Mary Duerkop and Percussion Caption Head Lauren Teel share advice on creating a great member experience.
Creating Visual Magic at the Mandarins
The Mandarins visual team talk about how they create eye-popping visual packages each year.
Improving the Observation Process for Everyone
A seasoned administrator helps music teachers have a better experience in observations.
Working as a Design Team Over the Long Haul
The team at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS has been together for many years and share advice on creating chemistry and fostering relationships.
Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We want every student to be included, to feel supported, and especially to feel like they belong.
Making Your Money Match Your Values
Paul Richardson of Paying for Drum Corps gives you practical and helpful ideas you can use to get the most out of your resources. Â
Advice for New Directors
Practical ideas and suggestions we wish we had known when we started.
The Partnership of Design and Education
How all members of the Scouts team work together creating synergy that is propelling the corps and its members to a new level.
Innovative Approaches for Bringing Student Creativity to Your Program
Bring creativity to your students with composition in a group setting.
Alan Spaeth: Creating an Immersive Environment for Your Show
Alan Spaeth shares how he created the environments for Flower Mound HS and Jenison HS that were so immersive and effective.
Mind over Matter: How to Turn Pressure into Positivity
Tom Hooten shares practical information you can use in your own performance or with your students.
Utilizing Bass Guitar in Pageantry Ensembles
Shilo Stroman shares advice on the most effective way to include bass guitar in your show.
How to Best Prepare for a Career as a Color Guard Designer / Instructor
Rosie Queen, Andy Toth, and Keith Potter share advice for those seeking to make a career as a color guard designer or instructor.
TX Bands Season Wrap-up
Join the band gurus of TX Bands.com as they review this entire season of marching band, including Grand Nationals and Texas UIL Championships.