The Instrumentalist Magazine Cover June/July 2012

Dynamic Marching logo Featured on the cover of The Instrumentalist Magazine

Dynamic Marching has been providing the staff for the Bands of America Summer Symposium marching band track since 2010. I have really enjoyed teaching these kids and working with some of the best teachers in the country. We teach them fundamentals of … [Read more...]

Dynamic Marching’s Stretch & Body Warm-up

Here is a video of some students from Carmel doing the stretch & body warm-up.  I have taught this routine to five or six other groups around the country and it is a big hit with directors and students!   … [Read more...]

Advanced Body Movement for Marching Band

  I found this table on the internet and think it applies well to movement in the marching band and drum corps genre. ELEMENT EXAMPLES (when designing/teaching body) Body "What is the body doing?" whole or … [Read more...]

Stretching, Body Movement, and Dance for Marching Band

Different Styles of Stretching and Warm-up Watch 10 different sports teams starting practice and you will find 10 different styles of stretching and warming up.  For example, the varsity swim team at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana … [Read more...]

Heatstroke and the Marching Band Activity

Summer rehearsals are often long and hot and if you aren't lucky enough to have access to a grass field, usually happen on asphalt which makes matters even worse.  The best way to avoid any health complications is to make sure to keep your marchers … [Read more...]