SBHS VIKING MARCHING BAND

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE 2020 SOUTH BRUNSWICK VIKING MARCHING BAND:

Please go to the google link below and fill out the form to register for membership:

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/sbvmb2020

If you are interested in a leadership position with the 2020 band, 

DM Clinics: https://tinyurl.com/sbvmbdmclinics

BELOW ARE THE MARCHING TRAINING VIDEOS

Posture, Attention and Parade Rest

Forward Marching

Backward Marching

Slide Technique

Crab Technique (Percussion only)

Direction Changes

Box Drill

MUSIC CAN BE FOUND BELOW IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION OF THIS PAGE

Scales:

All Woodwind and Brass players will record a video of themselves playing their Concert F, Bb, and Eb Scales. Everyone should play the scales as many octaves as they can, in the pattern written on the scale sheet. You do not need to play your chromatic scale.

When recording, please have a metronome playing in the background. The metronome should be loud enough to be heard on the video. The metronome should be set to a minimum of Quarter Note = 120. If you can play your scales faster, great! You may do that as well.

All students should mark time as they perform their scales.

America:

Record a video playing measures 1-24 of America. 

When recording, please have a metronome playing in the background. The metronome should be loud enough to be heard on the video. The metronome should be set to Quarter Note = 120.

All students should mark time as they perform America.

MUSIC, TECHNIQUE VIDEOS AND TRACKS CAN BE FOUND BELOW

Screening Procedures - Percussion Section

Pre-Screening

Prior to the official video submission new members will be allowed (and encouraged!) to

submit videos for assessment by the percussion staff.

The Screening

For the official screening, students will be required to submit a video of themselves playing assigned exercises at the tempo they feel best represents their ability to perform the exercise. This means as fast as you can play the exercise PERFECTLY with good technique. Taking advantage of the pre-screening process will be vital for gaining perspective on what the staff is looking for in regards to tempo.

Marching band is a precision sport, we don’t score points for fast sloppy playing or poor technique. Think of your submission as an advertisement for your best playing. Make us want to invest in you by showing that you are willing to invest in your own technique and ability.

Screening Video Requirements

Battery Requirements:

- All students interested in participating in the battery will be required to submit a

screening video. This includes returning members.

- All videos must show your feet and must be performed while marking time

- All videos must have a metronome audible in the background

- All videos must include the mark time sticks out/sticks in sequence. Please be sure to

review that video and make this part of your practice.

Battery Screening Exercises

Down. Down, Up, Up (80-130 bpm)

Accent Tap (100-150 bpm)

Double Beat (90-140 bpm)

Duple Rolls (110-160 bpm)

Please Note: All students not accepted into the battery section will be considered for available spots within the auxiliary section of the front ensemble. Any student who does not wish to be considered for this opportunity MUST notify Mr. Beggs prior to their battery audition.

Front Ensemble:

- Only new members will be required to audition. All returning members will be automatically accepted.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

The Legato Stroke (Battery/Front Ensemble)

The Grip (BatterylFront Ensemble)

The Double Stroke (Battery)

Tap Off Procedures (Battery)

Legatos Warmup - Stopping the Stick -(Battery)

Down-Up Stroke (Battery/Front Ensemble)

Standing at the Instrument (Battery/ Front Ensemble)