Jumat, 14 September 2012

Marching Band Field Show - What is This All About?

Marching band field show is an exciting and fascinating show to watch. In general terms marching band field show effectively combines both musicianship and athleticism.

When this show is executed properly, the audience can witness the moves that place marching band members in various formations while the band would continue to play music. These shows are most commonly held during half time of football games. In order to encourage these types of show, some of the organizations host even marching band show competition. However there are numerous marching bands spread across the world that doesn't perform shows. The choreography of such bands would be limited to one or two minutes of changing formation only in parades.

Some of the schools, high schools and colleges have opted themselves out of marching activities. Because it is not easy to participate or present marching band field shows. Field show generally involves several complications concerned with bands which are specialized particularly in this type of entertainment. Here there is a need of coordinator or choreographer to simplify moves and assist band members in learning complicated choreography. At the same time field show demands skills, hard work and commitment from fellow band members, in order to execute a field show to perfection with balanced movement.

Generally a marching band show would last for about 5 to 10 minutes long and this can be performed under any weather condition. This show will definitely be easier once when the band members are fit and hard working. On the other hand there is a health benefit from field show like the members carrying bass drum or sousaphone will be performing cardiovascular exercises, when they are creating complex formations.

Today some of the show presenting bands adopt scatter or scramble movements. During these
movements the band members will be running to create a new formation or picture instead of marching to choreographed moves. Some times these field shows involve narration and dance moves to entertain audiences. This type of band is one of the most important features of any high school. This band shows strong work ethic, as well as patience and dedication.

Most presentations create a unique opportunity for most school organizations. These presentations usually occur during sports, mainly during some sort of break. These bands also travel abroad in competition against other schools. If this is something you're interested in, make sure to contact your school's music club.