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dancer and marching trumpetArticles in this section focus on the visual aspects of Marching Band.  Simply select the category below or check out the most recent articles listed below!

If you would like to see a topic covered in this section please e-mail: jeff@dynamicmarching.com

Recent Features

  Stretch & Body Warmup 2010
Aug 31, 2010

If Jeff Young taught a clinic with your group this summer, it is likely that he taught you this stretch routine.  This is a quick edit of the Carmel High School Woodwinds doing the stretch routine at practice.  It is still early in the season, but they are really starting to move well.  This routine was written by Joshua Benningfield and incorporates dance and stretching.  It is set to a song by the Killers called "Human".
  Stretching for High Impact Marching
Apr 14, 2010
The level of physical responsibility in marching band is increasing every year.  Therefore, it is important to make sure the performers have prepared their body's for these physical demands properly.  Obviously, stretching is a key component of this preparation.  In addition to stretching, a complete body warm-up routine should include specific stretches and movements that move the legs through their full range of motion.  By doing this, the performers are "lubricating" their joints, and preparing the muscles for the specific high demand efforts used in the visual program. 
  You Gotta walk Before You Can Run - Teaching Jazz Run for Marching Band
Apr 14, 2010
chris-kaflik-teachingI think it is important to develop the jazz walk technique before trying to approach jazz runs. The jazz walk is an exercise for foot and leg shape, and propelling the body forward. This technique can be used in a show and is the basis for the jazz run technique. The jazz walk will generally be practiced at a much slower tempo than any jazz running. Jazz walks can be done anywhere from 8-to-5 – 6-to-5, or smaller step sizes. They can also be done with no step size. Just have the performers take the biggest step size they can using a jazz walk technique.
  What is GE?
Feb 5, 2010
The KillersWhat is GE?  Intellectual, Aesthetic, and Emotional all wrapped into a neat little package.  I ran across this performance by the Killers at the MTV video awards show in Europe and knew immediately I had to share it with you!
  Advanced Body Movement for Marching Band
Sep 3, 2009
color guard warm upThe following article is meant to be an advanced lesson on how to use body movement and dance with the marching band.
  "Plus Drill" for Marching Band (Block Drill)
Jul 6, 2009
Plius Drill for Marching BandAre you sick of box drill?
"Plus Drill" is an exercise often used by top marching bands and drum corps that works specifically on 90 degree direction changes and primary direction changes (front to back and back to front). 
 
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