Introduction to Marching Band Techniques presents various techniques of marching band drill design. Elements of show designing, beginning with conceptualizing, designing, teaching, and cleaning the show will be covered. The course will also include a discussion of concepts pertaining to planning and developing balanced instrumentation and music selection for the marching band. Proper field placement of instrumentalists and auxiliary units will be covered. Students will be required to design marching band formations by hand and with a computer-based drill design program.
