Spring 2012 Schedule

Marching Band Techniques

Spring 2012 Schedule

This schedule is an approximate guideline. The instructor may announce changes to the calendar.

Tues. / Thurs.
Feb 7 / Discussion:
-  Syllabus
-  Types of Marching Bands
-  Balanced Band Program
-  Program Goals
PASS-OUT:
-  From Concept to Crowd Response
-  Video Assignments
-  Podcast Assignments / Feb 9 / NO CLASS – TMEA
Feb 14 / DUE:
-  Video Assignment #1
-  Podcast Assignment #1
READ:
-  Chapter 1
DISCUSSION:
-  Show design that helps & show design that hurts.
-  Lining up Philosophy and Show Design Budget & Staffing
-  Boosters
-  Show Planning
-  Drill Design Options / Feb 16 / DISCUSSION:
-  From Concept to Crowd Response
-  Coordination of Elements
-  Staging
PASS-OUT:
-  Machine Packet
-  Samurai Packet
-  Brawner / Literacy
-  Production Schedule
Feb 21 / DUE:
-  Video Assignment #2
-  Podcast Assignment #2
READ:
-  Chapter 13
-  Machine Packet
PASS-OUT & Discuss:
-  Sully’s Show Planning
-  Troopers 2007 / Feb 23 / DUE:
-  Philosophy, Mission Statement & Goals
DISCUSSION:
-  Producing your show
-  Production Timeline
-  Hiring Designers / Options
PASS-OUT:
-  Production Schedule
-  Count Sheet Assignment
Feb 28 / NO CLASS
(Carnegie Trip) / Mar 1 / NO CLASS
(Carnegie Trip)
Mar 6 / DUE:
-  Video Assignment #3
-  Podcast Assignment #3
READ:
-  BOA Packet
-  Pages 115
DISCUSSION:
-  Designing for the small band
-  BOA Sheets / Mar 8 / NO CLASS
Mar 13 / NO CLASS
(SPRING BREAK) / Mar 15 / NO CLASS
(SPRING BREAK)
Mar 20 / DUE:
-  Video Assignment #4
-  Podcast Assignment #4
READ:
-  UIL Packet
DISCUSSION:
-  Designing for the Large Band
-  UIL Sheets
PASS-OUT:
-  Show concept assignment / Mar 22 / READ:
-  Chapter 7
DISCUSSION:
-  Picking Music
-  Copyright
-  Economy of Scoring
-  Size / Type of Band
-  Ranges, Power, Tuning
Mar 27 / DUE:
-  Video Assignment #5
-  Podcast Assignment #5
READ:
-  Chapter 8
DISCUSSION:
-  Effecting staging
-  Staging Do’s and Don’ts / Mar 29 / DUE:
-  Count Sheet Assignment
DISCUSSION:
-  Ensemble Rehearsals
-  The Music Ensemble
-  Individual Assessment
-  Using your field staff, section leaders, drum majors.
-  How to use (and not use) the doctor beat
April 3 / DUE:
-  Podcast Assignment #6
READ:
-  Chapter 6
DISCUSSION:
-  Rehearsal Techniques Learning & Cleaning Drill
-  / April 5 / NO CLASS
April 10 / DUE:
-  Podcast Assignment #7
READ:
-  Chapter 4 & 5
DISCUSSION:
-  The Visual Ensemble
-  Colorguard recruiting, retention, WGI, staffing, uniforms, & budget / April 12 / DUE:
-  Show Concept Assignment
DISCUSSION:
-  Show Concept Presentations
April 17 / DUE:
-  Podcast Assignment #8
READ:
-  Chapter 3
DISCUSSION:
-  Warm-ups
-  Fundamentals
-  Writing
-  Do’s & Don’ts / April 19 / Drill Design Lab Day
April 24 / READ:
-  Chapter 2
DISCUSSION:
-  Warm-ups
-  Fundamentals
-  Do’s & Don’ts
DUE:
-  Podcast Assignment #9 / April 26 / Drill Design Lab Day
May 1 / DUE:
-  Podcast Assign. #10
READ:
-  Chapter 9 & 10
DISCUSSION:
-  Recruiting
-  Leadership
-  Drum Major uses / May 3 / Drill Design Lab Day
May 8
(10:30-12:30) / NO CLASS
(finals week) / May 10 / DRILL PROJECT DUE & PRESENTATION
MB Tech Binder Due