Arranging a Successful Marching Band Show

Marching bands shows has recently become very popular. The concept of marching bands is not new, from centauries many bands perform in various occasions and events. These shows are been conducted mostly by military concerns. They play inspirational music instilling passion and devotion in the audience. To make such shows successful the marching band arrangers have to work very hard. To compose inspirational music is not an easy task. There are many trials a music goes through before considering it finally for an event.

For composing and arranging inspirational music we need to consider so many things like the audience (students, parents, communities or players etc.). Then the second step is the event or occasions we will be performing at. If it’s some historic event, some recreational place  or some party or some sad occasions etc. We need to write our music according to it.

Selecting a music and notes to play is the “Key” to a successful marching band show. Our music should inspire and excite people. It should inspire students to be part of marching bands. If we are composing our music on our own then it should be a challenge for us. It should not be an easy one. It should represent a good level of difficulty to our band. Another thing that can make our shows successful is instrumentations. A well balanced instrumentation with perfect instrument switching can make it more elegant and glamorous watching. Our music should capture human emotions. Once we achieve this it means we are successful. So think many times before composing. Coordinate your team and then decide how to go about it so that when show ends up people leave humming your music.