This book can be used as an accompanying text for the collegiate marching band techniques course and to help build a successful marching band program at a high school. Topics include everything from developing a program handbook to student leadership and adult staffing, budgets, rehearsal techniques, sample forms, and basic information regarding the development process of a marching band show, as well as basic drill design techniques. It also addresses typical mistakes made by young teachers and offers suggestions on how to avoid/handle those mistakes. Finally, workbook-style activities at the end of each chapter help support and reinforce the material presented.

AUTHOR: M. Gregory Martin is an Associate Professor of Music Education and the Associate Director of Bands at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. Rachael L. Smolinsky is a music educator in Southeastern Pennsylvania. SELLING POINTS: . Provides instructions, tips, suggestions, and ideas to assist young music educators in their first years . Show designs, drill design techniques, rehearsal techniques, and tips on managing a band program . A life saver for the young music educator’s first year 138 colour and b/w photos