Thursday 10/23

We've begun the long march towards quality double-strokes. It's a never ending pursuit to perfect this technique, but something that's a lot of fun as you get better and better.

Here are some great videos that help to break down a lot of the fundamentals (and some advanced stuff too) involved in playing rolls, then paradiddles, then flams.

Tuesday 10/14

As we prepare for our first parade this weekend, we'll be testing on our three pieces of music this week.

• Wednesday: This is My Country
• Thursday: Korn
• Friday: Problem

Be sure to do a lot of practicing at home to be as prepared as possible for your playing tests. Make sure to practice your music while marking time, and with a metronome.

Areas to be assessed on the test: rhythmic accuracy, tempo control, dynamics and accents, technique, and footwork.

You're welcome to take your marching instrument home to practice any day you'd like this week!

Thursday 10/9

We'll be taking a marching test in class tomorrow!

Be sure to practice your mark time, step-off, and halt skills, as well as your posture and drum/stick/cymbal control.