Topmusicanswers
- How are marching bands judged?
- How long should a marching band show be?
- How do I arrange my marching band music?
- How do you write a marching band show?
How are marching bands judged?
Judges are at their own discretion as to how much weight they assign to each area for the OSSAA Rating given on the score sheet. The three “caption” scores – Music, Marching, and GE – will be averaged to provide the band with a total score. ... The contest rankings will be based on each band's average score.
How long should a marching band show be?
It could be said that the marching band field show combines both athleticism and musicianship. Shows are typically about five to ten minutes long, and may be performed in any kind of weather. Depending upon the skill of the band, a show can be an extraordinarily hard workout.
How do I arrange my marching band music?
Arranging Guidelines
- Decide on a good song to arrange. ...
- Tell the Stud you'd like to arrange a song. ...
- Read the “Music” section of the YPMB website. ...
- Assign the melody to the trumpets or trombones. ...
- Assign the other section a rhythmic or chordal accompaniment. ...
- Assign the bass line to the sousaphones.
How do you write a marching band show?
Top 10 Marching Band Show Design Tips
- Know what your group does well. ...
- Have a plan to teach and clean your big moments. ...
- Do something interesting at least once per minute. ...
- Pacing, pacing, pacing. ...
- Make your transitions effective. ...
- Key is important. ...
- Identify things that may not work and have a backup plan.
