Rehearsals for a Marching Band Show

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Rehearsals for a Marching Band Show
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The coordination as well as the musical skills
among the musicians is linked with the impressive
performance of marching band. The basic key of
success is the strong foundation. Reading of
rhythm and pulse awareness can be few to name.
This article exposes some important techniques of
rehearsal and choreography of a marching band.
  Few important techniques of rehearsals   Other
members like choreographers should stand aside
and top musicians making mistakes like faulty
steps, instrument held in improper position or
playing instruments not as per the marching band
sheet music, etc. during the practicing of the
marching band for a certain section of the show.
While others perform, the tapped musicians should
be made to leave the group. The musicians who
have committed a mistake must be briefed and then
once again the whole procedure is started. This
can be done for required number of times. The
performers will be aware of their mistakes with
this strategy.
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The marching band musicians should perform
according to the tune of the whole group and the
instruments should have rhythm. The musicians can
be able to balance the rhythm by removing the
percussion fragment from musical mix. Guidance by
the choreographer or coordinator along with
regular practice will benefit the total group in
this aspect.   The best form of rehearsal for the
marching band would be to make a marching
rehearsal without their instruments. However,
interacting with the band members is
mandatory.   The marching basic blocks and the
music composed using the music composition
programs are the key to best performance. The
musicians concentrate on changes in direction,
upper and lower body technique, placement of
foot, etc. with the simple blocks.