A Letter From the Editor

Quick Tip!

Let each member of your guard have their own guard bag- this can even be their shoe bag.  Make sure they keep their own make-up, brush, hair ties, band-aids, their own roll of tape and any other personal or essential guard items in there.  Have them bring the bag with them where ever you travel so they will always have it with them and you can avoid the ever-frustrating, "I forgot my...."

-Danielle E. Paul, Color Guard Instructor, Monticello High School

 
Can't Believe it's JULY!!!!
Music Is Cool Summer Clinics with The Cadets
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This summer The Cadets drum and bugle corps have been offering one-day clinics in various cities throughout the U.S. during their tour.  There are still a few dates open in select cities.  For only $25.00 or $35.00 students get the chance to learn from and interact with the corps as well as see a performance.  A few dates are held in conjunction with a full drum corps show.  Take a look at their website if you want more information http://www.yea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=music_is_cool_student

 
The Marching Band Employment Exchange
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Check out this new web service - the Marching Band Employment Exchange at  http://bandjobs.org/

It's a free service provided by the U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA).

You can register as an employer and post openings in your staff or register as a job-seeker and post your resume for band directors and color guard instructors to peruse. 

DCI "Big, Loud, and Live!" at a Theater Near You!
Written by Catina Anderson   
DCI Quarter Finals will once again be broadcast live into theaters across the country.  Check out the Fathom Website at http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=722 for theatre listings and times for the Thursday, August 7th event.  This event also makes a great field trip for students who may not have had the opportunity to see the best DCI corps this season! Tickets go on sale through the Fathom website July 11th!
Helping Your Students Organize Their Personal Drill Books!
Written by Catina Anderson   

coverI don't remember who first told me about having students use small spiral notebooks to keep track of their drill for marching band but I immediately LOVED the idea!  Students would get a small notepad, attach it to a string or lanyard, take notes about their drill spots and have a reference they could easily carry with them while spinning their flag. 

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