How to Choreograph a Marching Band Show: Video Series

There are numerous steps and areas that must be covered in order for a marching band to perform a show. Learn how to choreograph a marching band show in this free music video series.

Marching band is fun, as well as providing an outlet for competition and artistic expression. Learn the purpose of a marching band in this free music video series.

The first thing that needs to be done when choreographing a marching band show is choosing a theme. Learn how to choose a show theme for marching band in this free music video series.

A drill program for the computer will be helpful when choreographing the show. Learn how to write choreography for marching band in this free music video series.

A chart will give the football field layout. Learn how to read a chart for marching band in this free music video series.

The way that the performers carry themselves during the show communicates a lot to the crowd. Learn about standing and posture for marching band in this free music video series.

Before a band member begins moving it is important that he or she has very good balance. Learn about balancing for marching band in this free music video series.

When marching forward a member should push all of the weight forward at the same time. Learn how to forward march for marching band in this free music video series.

All the member's weight needs to go at the same time when marching backwards. Learn how to backward march for marching band in this free music video series.

Keep the bell of the instrument toward the sideline when marching side-to-side. Learn how to march side-to-side for marching band in this free music video series.

It is important to group instruments together in a show, such as trumpets marching with trumpets. Learn how to place instruments for marching band in this free music video series.

Correct spacing is part of dressing a form. Learn how to dress a form for marching band in this free music video series.

Dressing a line involves individual band members lining up their hip bones with one another. Learn how to dress a line for marching band in this free music video series.

If the marching band is not moving together, then the show is not up to snuff. Learn about tempo and movement for marching band in this free music video series.

Practice should focus on the areas where the marching band is weakest. Learn how to practice for marching band in this free music video series.