A Marching Band is a group of musicians playing different
instruments on a wide variety of inspirational music, while performing
different movements like marching or other types of harmonized actions. The
complete performance usually depends upon the event’s theme, for example, it
can be some sports event, inauguration of functions etc.
To move like a single unit on inspiring music notes is quite
difficult. For an amazing show, the whole performance needs to be well
choreographed. A beautifully choreographed marchingband field show using various shapes, forms, color and dance can easily
spell bound the audience. So choreography plays a vital role.
It is the duty of a choreographer to understand each and
every member of the group. And should plan moves as per their abilities. If
there are some complex moves and combination, he should help them in learning
easily by understanding the combinations and arrangements. Their important job
is to improve the performance and to take out an outstanding show, marking the
occasion.
Choreographers should be experts of their field; they should
know which theme goes by the function or the occasion they are performing at.
Then they should pick the most appropriate style and plan a show full of
inspirational music with fabulous moves, lifts, beats and breaks. An
experienced marching band choreographer knows which tunes are to be repeated
and accordingly determine the steps.
Repetition is a good technique; it helps to keep our audience
intact and concentrated. Another important part is instruments, their
positioning matters. For example, if we are keeping trumpets in one area, then
should keep saxophone in another.
These are small things which can help in making our show a
big hit. So while planning a marching
band performance, a choreographer has a very big role to play. So should be
taken seriously.
