Description
Author
Gary E. Smith
Associate Director of Bands, Emeritus— University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign President of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA), 2018
Since its initial publication in 1984, this textbook has served as the cornerstone of marching band instruction offering invaluable insights and techniques for building and maintaining outstanding marching band programs intended for music students, drum majors, color guard, college music majors, and band directors.
The 2024 Edition represents a significant milestone in the evolution of this seminal work. Co-authored by recognized university and high school Band Directors, along with specialists in various fields of music education, this edition embodies decades of collective expertise and experience.
- 12 chapters with 308 pages
- Printed high-resolution black/white
- Color UV-coated water protection cover
- Spiral bound for easy page-turning
- Numerous photos and diagrams
- Sheet music exercises
- Useful form templates permitted to use
- Valuable resources
- Updated Music Copyright Section
- Rewritten Color Guard Chapter
- New Essential Technology Section
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