ON THE COVER: West Deptford Marching Band
Thomas Kershaw, Jr., Director
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The Dynamic Drum Major George Parks.
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The Dynamic Marching Band Wayne Markworth.
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Marching Music Rich Breske.
How to Be Outgoing, Oustanding & Out Playing in the Marching Field
Few spectacles can match the excitement of a marching band in a football stadium with fans. Whether it's
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The Marching Band Nerds Handbook DJ Corchin.
Rules from The 13th Chair Trombone Player
A humorously inspiring guide to surviving life in the marching band world. All the best (and funniest) secrets
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solve every problem in your life (actual results may vary).
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Quality of Life Habits of a
Successful Band Director Scott Rush & Jeremy Lane.
Balancing Life and Work for the Modern Musical Professional
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performances, managing students, budgets and departmental responsibilities all make it a challenging
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Seriously?! Scott Lang.
Ruminations, Affirmations, and Observations
About the State of Music Education
Written in a warm and conversational style, readers are invited to sit down, pull up a chair, and stay awhile
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The System Gary Smith.
Marching Band Methods
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band manuals have not, using detailed graphics and instructions in areas such as marching, conducting,
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