Dave served 27 years as a Texas Band Director, most notably as Director of Bands at Castleberry High School for 12 years. Prior to that, he was the Associate Band Director at CHS starting in 1991. He holds both Bachelor & Master of Music Education degrees from Texas Christian University. During his 24 years at Castleberry, the Marching
Dave served 27 years as a Texas Band Director, most notably as Director of Bands at Castleberry High School for 12 years. Prior to that, he was the Associate Band Director at CHS starting in 1991. He holds both Bachelor & Master of Music Education degrees from Texas Christian University. During his 24 years at Castleberry, the Marching Band consistently received Superior ratings at UIL Region Marching Contest, appeared at UIL Area Marching Band Contest every time eligible (12 times) & finished as a Finalist each time, as well as appearing at UIL State Marching Contest 3 times, winning the Bronze medal in 2000. Mr. Daniel's Concert Bands consistently earned Superior ratings in UIL competition, frequently finishing as a Finalist in ATSSB OPS, twice finishing as a Finalist for TMEA Class 3A Honor Band and numerous Best in Class awards at festivals throughout the US.
During his 24 years at Castleberry, Dave also held the position of High School Department Chairman, providing leadership for Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, FPF and Physical Education. In addition, he served on several campus and district committees including the district’s Strategic Planning Innovative Research Team, as well as the High School’s Sight-Based Decision-Making Committee, Student Attendance Review Committee, Family Engagement Committee and Administrative Leadership Team.
He also served in served the Texas Music Educational Community as an ATSSB Region Band Organizer & Site Host, several ATSSB and TMEA Region Committees, TMEA Region 2 Vice President, UIL Contest Chairman & Site Host and several ATSSB All State Judging Panels.
In addition, Dave was named a Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers several times and was the Castleberry High School yearbook dedicatee for 2008. In 2011 was honored with Castleberry HS Alumni Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2012 was inducted into the TCU Band Hall of Fame.
Dave's main goal is to help Instrumentalists, from beginners just starting out to the most seasoned professional, and Music Educators, from the young & inexperienced to the most accomplished veteran, achieve success. For this reason, all of these special talents have been combined into this one website. Whether you need band instruments & supplies, an accomplished band composer & arranger, a marching band drill designer, or an experienced clinician that will improve your band's performance & the students will enjoy... Dave does all of these and more... Need an experienced band adjudicator regardless of school classification or, perhaps an Inservice Presenter? He can do all of these things for you and do each of them well!
Dave's Professional Affiliations have included:
The Bandwagon Music Store & Repair, L.L.C. is based in Fort Worth, Texas. It is owned by Kristi Henry and the CEO is Jeff Henry.
Kristi was a drum major at Crowley High School. She earned a BA from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MA from the University of South Carolina. She plays in the German Band of North Texas and the Gra
The Bandwagon Music Store & Repair, L.L.C. is based in Fort Worth, Texas. It is owned by Kristi Henry and the CEO is Jeff Henry.
Kristi was a drum major at Crowley High School. She earned a BA from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MA from the University of South Carolina. She plays in the German Band of North Texas and the Granbury Community Band.
Jeff taught band for over 20 years and has been repairing instruments since 1994. In addition to teaching every level of band from beginner through senior high school, he has managed and worked in music stores. He earned a BA in Music Education from the University of South Carolina. He plays in the Granbury Community Band.
Kristi and Jeff created the Bandwagon Music Store & Repair to bring fast, same-day, affordable, onsite instrument repair to school districts and individuals. The innovative Bandwagon concept provides savings to school districts in repairs, accessories, supplies, and instruments.
Orion Musical Instruments is our own line of musical instruments. They are designed and manufactured with quality, durability, and affordability in mind. They are designed to our specifications.
More information at /orion.htm
The Bandwagon Music Store & Repair is proud to introduce 5 Line Technology as our repair, manufacturing, and restoration partner. 5 Line Technology has a full line plating shop, including silver, gold, nickel, and friction-reducing plating. In addition, 5 Line makes replacement parts for all instruments.
Many of our instrument repairs are done onsite at schools. Instruments that require more extensive work or are owned by musicians no longer in school may be brought to our main repair shop by appointment. Whether repairs are done onsite or in our shop, we are committed to providing high quality, affordable repair so you can get back to playing your instrument. Most of our repairs are on brass and woodwind instruments. We do repair some string instruments as well. We repair school-owned instruments, privately-owned instruments, and Veritas rental instruments. We are happy to evaluate your instrument and provide a free repair estimate, if repair is needed.
And if you search our Products Section and can't find what you're looking for... Contact Dave or The Bandwagon Music Store directly and we'll provide you with what you're looking for!
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Dave Daniel-Representative:
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Orion Musical Instruments began as a solution to a problem while Jeff was the Head Band Director at Godley, Texas: finding quality instruments at affordable prices. With Erik Lifchez, Jeff developed the Orion concept. At first, the brand was 'Musician Supply' named for Erik's store in Lexington, South Carolina. In
Orion Musical Instruments began as a solution to a problem while Jeff was the Head Band Director at Godley, Texas: finding quality instruments at affordable prices. With Erik Lifchez, Jeff developed the Orion concept. At first, the brand was 'Musician Supply' named for Erik's store in Lexington, South Carolina. In 2014, the Orion name was selected for the instrument line at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Various adjustments were made to the instruments and/or better manufacturers were found before they hit the Texas market in 2015. Our development process is lengthy and includes discussions with the manufacturers, prototype instruments, rigorous testing by band directors and professional players with feedback regarding the tone, quality, and craftsmanship of the instruments. Our development and review process can sometimes take years, but when the instrument is finally ready for production, we know we have a quality, well-built, affordable instrument.
Orion was born in North Texas, where some of the most discerning band directors teach. Orion has also been in the hands of band students, from beginner to advanced, both on the field and off. In December 2017, Orion made its national debut at The Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. We stand behind our Orion instruments with one year's free maintenance that covers everything but abuse, neglect, loss, and theft. And yes, parts are available.
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Dave coined the name "d4d drill design" from all of his band members at Castleberry HS calling him "D" and since his name is Dave Daniel, that is a drill designer, the name "d4d drill design" was born. Marching Band has been in his blood all of his band life since being a trumpet player in the Nationally Acclaimed LD Bell High School Ban
Dave coined the name "d4d drill design" from all of his band members at Castleberry HS calling him "D" and since his name is Dave Daniel, that is a drill designer, the name "d4d drill design" was born. Marching Band has been in his blood all of his band life since being a trumpet player in the Nationally Acclaimed LD Bell High School Band directed by Roger Winslow, Danna Rothlisberger and Ernie Repass as a teenager.
After high school, Dave went on to study Music Education at Texas Christian University under the guidance of Bob Blanton, Curtis Wilson, Linda McDavitt and Steven Moser, where he was a member of the TCU Marching Band.
After graduating with his Bachelor of Music Education Degree, he taught one year at Aledo ISD as Assistant Band Director and then returned to TCU as Graduate Assistant Band Director to pursue further Graduate Studies; studying Music Education with Bob Blanton & Ruth Whitlock, Marching Band Techniques & Drill Design with Steven Moser and Jazz Education & Arranging with Curtis Wilson.
After graduating with his Master of Music Education Degree, Dave spent the next 24 years as a Band Director at Castleberry High School. As the Drill Designer and Arranger, Castleberry was a perennial UIL Award Winning Marching Band including countless Superior Ratings at UIL Region Marching Contest, finishing as a Finalist every time at UIL Area Marching Contest and made 3 appearances at the UIL State Marching Contest, winning the Bronze Medal in 2000.
As a drill designer and arranger for the past 30 years, Dave has designed custom drills for several different high school marching bands of all sizes and ability-levels across Texas. Dave’s work has been performed and awarded at several UIL Region, Area and State competitions throughout Texas.
After spending the large part of his career in schools that, while supported its band program as much as it could, did not have the financial resources that many of the other programs of similar school classification; Dave believes that all marching bands deserve to have quality drill design. A product that the students, parents, school district and community can all take pride in. And it's reflected in the pricing for a custom drill design, because every program deserves to put out the very best show possible!
For more information about d4d drill design, scroll down to "d4d Drill Design: "MARCHING BAND DRILL DESIGN & ARRANGING" where you can look for yourself. We know you will like what you see!
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Dave's journey in Composition & Arranging began in his Senior Year at LD Bell High School when he took Music Theory from TCU Band Hall of Famer Ernie Repass. It was in this class that Dave wrote his first work, which each student had to write a chorale and score it for both Symphonic Band & A Cappella Choir.
This first work was played by
Dave's journey in Composition & Arranging began in his Senior Year at LD Bell High School when he took Music Theory from TCU Band Hall of Famer Ernie Repass. It was in this class that Dave wrote his first work, which each student had to write a chorale and score it for both Symphonic Band & A Cappella Choir.
This first work was played by both the LD Bell High School 1st Band (directed by Roger Winslow) and the LD Bell A Cappella Choir (directed by Bobbie Douglass). What an existential experience that was... To actually hear the first work he ever wrote being performed by not one, but TWO National Acclaimed Musical Groups.... What a way to start and from there, he had the bug.
Dave then went to Texas Christian University, where he studied Orchestration, Arranging & Composition with Boosey & Hawkes Composer, Curt Wilson. Under Professor Wilson's guidance, Dave wrote and arranged for wide spectrum of instrumental ensembles: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band and countless others.
After earning his Bachelors & Masters Degrees from TCU, Dave went on to a successful multi-decade band directing career at Castleberry High School and it was there that he quietly applied his writing talents. Arranging for the Lion Marching Band, as well as adapting & rescoring music for all of the ensembles throughout the program, the Castleberry High School Band achieved great success receiving countless awards in competition from Texas UIL and across the nation.
After his retirement and taking a break from music, Dave began writing again for the sheer joy of composing. He loves writing for all levels from the youngest Beginning Bands to the most seasoned Advanced Ensemble.
About Dave's works... All of his works have:
To see and listen to Dave's works for Concert Band, scroll down to "ORIGINAL BAND COMPOSITIONS BY DAVE DANIEL" where you can read about each piece and listen for yourself. We know you will enjoy them.
And whether you would like to purchase a work for your band that he has already written or would like him to write a work that fits you and your bands needs, please reach out to us by clicking on the button below that will email him directly and he will be glad to personally discuss it with you!
Now that you’ve read a bit about ORION, the bottom line for you is, “So why should my Band Program go with ORION Instruments?” Later, you will see information about the models of the different instruments & their specifications. So, what band programs have been using ORION? What are the band’s accomplishments? Here are just a few and their recent accomplishments:
Alvarado High School: TMEA Class 4A Honor Band Runner-up, UIL Class 4A State Marching Band Contest
Brewer High School: UIL Class 5A Area B Marching Band Contest-State Marching Band Contest Qualifier
Broken Arrow High School: Perennial BOA National Finalist
Castleberry High School (under direction of Mario Morales 2017-2019): UIL Class 4A State Marching Band Contest
Eastland High School: TMEA Class 3A Honor Band Finalist, UIL Class 3A State Marching Band Contest
Holliday High School: TMEA Class 3A Honor Band Finalist, UIL Class 3A State Marching Band Contest
And these are just a very few of the many Successful Band Programs that are using ORION... Feel free to reach out and ask these band directors about ORION and let them tell you about our instruments... Even better, we’ll be glad to bring out our instruments and let you, your staff and your students to try them... And we will happily come out and give a presentation for all of your band directors...
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Continue to the Next Section to see all of the fine instruments we offer here at ORION. If you want more detailed information, contact us by clicking the button below!
ORION Flutes
Piccolos:
Model OPC 101 (Student Model) Metal, Silver Plated Head Joint, Plastic Body
Model OPC 301 Metal, Silver Plated Head Joint, Wood Body
Model OPC 301W Wood Head Joint, Wood Body. *NEW*
Flutes:
Model OFL 121CH (Student Model) Closed-Hole, Silver Plated
Model OFL-241OHB (Student Model) Open Hole Silver-Plated, "B" Foot, French Keys
Model OFL-241OHBSH (Student Model) Same as OFL-241OHB with a Solid Silver Head Joint
Model OFL-321OHB Rosewood, Silver Plated Keys, Prototype
Alto Flute:
Model OAF-711 Silver Plated, Straight & Curved Head Joints
Bass Flute:
Model OBF-811 Silver Plated, Curved Head Joint
Contra Bass Flute:
Model OCF-911 Silver Plated (Special Order)
ORION Double Reeds
Oboe:
Model OOB-221 Modified Conservatory, Wood
Bassoon:
Model OBN-221 Awarded “Best in Show” at the 2021 NAMM Summer Show in Nashville! High "D", Plastic
Model OBN-321 High "D", Maple
ORION Clarinets
Eb Clarinet:
Model OEC-300S Wood, Silver Keys
Bb Clarinets:
Model OCL-121N (Student Model) Plastic, Nickel Keys
Model OCL-131N (Student Model) Hard Rubber, Nickel Keys
Model OCL-300 (Professional Model) Wood, Silver Keys
Model OCL-231 FM (Professional Model) Wood, Nickel Keys
Model OCL-400RW (Professional Model) Rosewood, Silver Keys
Model OCL-400RWG (Professional Model) Rosewood, 24k Gold Plated Keys
Alto Clarinet:
Model OAC-311 Plastic, 5 Piece
Bass Clarinets:
Model OBC-121N (Student Model) Plastic, 1 Piece
Model OBC-300S Plastic, Silver 5 Piece, Tunable Neck, Left Eb. Pro Setup
Model OBC-321KH Low "C", Plastic, 5 Piece
Contra Bass Clarinet:
Model OCB-400 Plastic, Key of Bb
ORION Saxophones
Soprano Saxophones:
Model OSS-101 Lacquer Finish, Straight Bell
Model OSS-201 Lacquer Finish, Curved Bell
Alto Saxophones:
Model OAS-221 (Student Model) Lacquer Finish, High "F#"
Model OAS-321 Lacquer Finish, High "F#"
Model OAS-321S Silver Plated with Lacquer Keys, High "F#"
Tenor Saxophones:
Model OTS-221 Lacquer Finish, High "F#"
Model OTS-221S Silver Plated with Lacquer Keys, High "F#"
Baritone Saxophones:
Model OBS-221 Lacquer Finish, High "F#", Low "A"
Model OBS-221S Silver Plated, High "F#", Low "A"
Bass Saxophones:
Model OBS-421 Lacquer Finish
ORION Trumpets
Piccolo Trumpet:
Model OPI-421S Silver Plated, 4 Valve, Bb
Trumpets:
Model OTR-231BY (Student Model) Lacquer Finish
Model OTR-231BYS (Student Model) Silver Plated
Model OTR-411 Bore: 459", Lacquer Finish, Standard Taper Leadpipe, Bell: 4.8", Monel Piston
Model OTR-411S Bore: 459", Silver Plated, Standard Taper Leadpipe, Bell: 4.8", Monel Piston
Model OTR-411CS Bore: 459", Silver Plated, Standard Taper Leadpipe, Bell: 4.8", Monel Piston
Model OTR-511S Bore: 461", Silver Plated, Medium Large Leadpipe, Large Bell: 5.2", Monel Piston
Pocket Trumpet:
Model OPT-121L(Student Model) Lacquer Finish, Full Size Bell
Flugelhorn:
Model OFH-221L Lacquer Finish, Spring Loaded 3rd Valve Tuning Slide
Model OFH-221S Silver Plated, Spring Loaded 3rd Valve Tuning Slide
ORION Horns
French Horns:
Model ODH-121L (Student Model) Double French Horn, Small Wrap, Mech. Linkage
Model ODH-341L Double French Horn, Lacquer, Mech. Linkage
Model ODH-341N Double French Horn, Nickel, Mech. Linkage
Model ODH-441L (Professional Model) Double French Horn, Brass, Mech. Linkage, Screw Bell
Pocket Horn:
Model OPH-121N (Student Model) Single Mini Horn, Key of Bb, Nickel
ORION Trombones
Soprano Trombone:
Model OST-221 Key of Bb, Lacquer, .459 Bore, Bell 3.9"
Alto Trombone:
Model OAT-221 Key of Eb, Lacquer, .480 Bore, Bell 7.16"
Trombones:
Model OTB-121N (Student Model) Tenor Trombone, Nickel Plated, .500 Bore, Bell 7.84"
Model OTB-321F "F" Attachment, Nickel-Lacquer-Rose Brass, .547 Bore, Bell 8.465"
Model OTB-321FS "F" Attachment, Silver Plate, .547 Bore, Bell 8.465"
Model OTB-321FO "F" Attachment, Open Wrap, Nickel-Lacquer, .547 Bore, Bell 8.465"
Model OTB-421 (Professional Model) "F" Attachment Thayer Valve, Bore .547", Bell 8.75"
Bass Trombones:
Model OBT-321DR Standard Double Rotor, Mechanical Linkage, .559 Bore, 9.49" Bell
Model OBT-421 DR Double Thayer, Mechanical Linkage, .559 Bore, 9.49" Bell
Contra Bass Trombone:
Model OCT-321DR D Rotor, Key of "F", Mechanical linkage, .587 Bore, 10.67" Bell
ORION Euphoniums
Model OEU-221L (Student Model) 3 valve, Large Shank, .591 Bore, 11.8" Bell
Model OEU-321L 4-Valve,.570 Bore, 11" Bell
Model OEU-321S 4-Valve, .570 Bore, 11" Bell, Silver Plated
Model OEU-421S Compensating, 4 valve, .661 Bore, 11.8" Bell, Silver
ORION Tubas
Model OBB-221L (Student Model) 3/4 Size, 3 Valve, .661 Bore, 14" Bell, Lacquer
Model OBB-220RL (Student Model) 3/4 Size, Rotary Valve, Lacquer, 661 Bore, 14" Bell
Model OBB-410L 4/4 Size, 4 Piston Valve, Lacquer, .787 Bore, 17.7" Bell (King 2341 Style)
Model OBB-321RL 4/4 Size, Rotary Valve, Lacquer, .787 Bore, 17.7" Bell
Model OBB-420RL 5/4 Rotary Valve, Lacquer, .728 Bore, 17.7" Bell
Model OBB-420RLC Key of "C," 5 Rotary Valve, Lacquer, .768 Bore, 17.7" Bell
Marching French Horns:
Model OMH-421BS 3 Valve, Key of "Bb", Silver Plated, .472 Bore, 10" Bell
Marching Mellophones:
Model OMM-422ML 3 Valve, Key of ”F,” Lacquer, .461 Bore, 10.6" Bell
Model OMM-422MS 3 Valve, Key of "F,” Silver, .461 Bore, 10.6" Bell
Marching Baritones:
Model OMB-321L 3 Valve, Lacquer, .571 Bore, 10" Bell
Model OMB-321S 3 Valve, Silver Plated, .571 Bore, 10" Bell
Marching Euphoniums:
Model OME-421L 3 Valve, Lacquer, .571 Bore, 11.8" Bell
Model OME-421S 3 Valve, Silver Plated, .571 Bore, 11.8" Bell
Marching Tuba:
Model OMT-421S 4 Valve, Silver Plated, .740” Bore, 19.2” Bell
Sousaphones:
Model OSU-521L 3 Short Action Valves, Lacquer, w/case, 728 Bore, 26" Bell
Model OSU-521S 3 Short Action Valves, Deluxe Silver plate, w/case, 728 Bore, 26" Bell
Concert Bass Drum:
OCB-40S Basswood, 40" x 18", Suspended
Piccolo Snare: Steel 14 x 3.5
Tri Snare: Birch 14 x 6.5, 7 Ply
Marching Snare Drum:
Model OMD-800C 7 Ply Birch Free-Floating, Die Cast 14" x 12" Upper and Lower Snare
Marching Quints:
Model OMQ-813C 7 Ply Birch, 6"- 8"- 10"- 12"- 13"
Marching Bass Drums:
Model OBD-816C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 16 x 14
Model OBD-818C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 18 x 14
Model OBD-820C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 20 x 14
Model OBD-822C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 22 x 14
Model OBD-824C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 24 x 14
Model OBD-826C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 26 x 14
Model OBD-828C 7 Ply Birch, Aluminum Rims, 28 x 14
Marimbas:
3 Octave Model OPM-3OCTW (Student Model) 3 Octave., Padouk Bars, Frame, Resonators, Wheels
4.3 Octave Marimba Model OCM-43OCT 4.3 Octave, Synthetic Bars, Field Frame
5 Octave Marimba Model OCM-5OCTS 5 Octave, Synthetic Bars, Field Frame
Chimes:
Model OCC-020 Professional Model 20 Tubular Bar, Brass, Heavy-Duty Frame (not Field Frame) 1 3/4" Tubes
Model OCC-022 22 Tubular Bar, Chrome, Heavy-Duty Frame (not Field Frame) 1 5/8" Tubes
Vibraphone:
Model OCV-3OCT 3 Octave, Aluminum Bars, Heavy-Duty Frame, Foot Damper
Xylophone:
Model OCX-35OCT Under Development 3.5 Octave Synthetic Bar
Concert Glockenspiel:
Model OCG-3OCTS 3 Octave, Stainless Steel Bars, Foot Damper
When you decide for d4d drill design to create your custom drill. you will receive a detailed questionnaire asking for details about strengths, weaknesses, equipment changes, props, inverval preferences, etc.... so that he can give a show that you and your students will be able to be successful from instruction to performance and competition!
You can also select the difficulty of your custom show by selecting from 1 of 3 Levels:
Young: Your custom drill will be between 20 – 40 pages in length. Backwards marching, extended step sizes, and interval changes will be kept to a minimum. Drill at this level is designed for young bands looking to be successful!
Intermediate: Your custom drill will be between 40-50 pages in length. Backwards marching, extended step sizes, and interval changes are common but not prevalent. Your drill is designed for bands looking to be successful on the field competitively at the Region level.
Advanced: The visual skills required for this grade of drill are at the average to above average level. Your custom drill will feature approximately 50+ pages in length. Backwards marching, extended step sizes, and interval changes are common. Your drill is designed for bands looking to be successful on the field competitively at a Region to State level.
Whether you're a Small or Large School Program... Small Budget or Large... Or you just got your 1st job, band camp is about to start or you're just flat-out overwhelmed... Perhaps you started your own show but have writer's block or you simply don't have the time to finish it... Dave & d4d drill design is your savior! To check us out more, scroll down to our "Animation & Performance Videos" and our "Sample Photo Gallery." We know you'll be excited by what you see! Contact us today and let's get started on your new show!
What you will receive:
Custom Drill Design Pricing
* - $5 less per page of drill if you are a "The Band Wagon Music Store & Repair" school band program.
To Contact Dave & d4d drill design Email: dave@thebandwagonmusicstore.com
(682) 227-1195
Music: The Rise and Fall of Rome
Designed for 88 Winds (64 9th & 10th Grade)
Customized to fit Practice Area extending from 20-yard line to 20-yard line and front sideline to 4 steps behind the back hash
High-Speed Animation of Custom Drill Design for Castleberry HS Show: The Rise and Fall of Rome
High-Speed Animation of Custom Drill Design for Santo HS
Animation with Game Performance Audio of Custom Drill Design for Bridgeport High School
Krum HS's 1st year to have Marching Band (Grades 8-12)
2012 Castleberry High School Marching Band UIL State Marching Contest
"Prankster" by Daniel Montoya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mzsxWk_cEw&t=223s
2008 Castleberry High School Marching Band UIL Area B Marching Contest
"Tribal Elements"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFkHXk4mGIw&t=2s
2006 Castleberry High School Marching Band UIL Area B Marching Contest
"Fiesta Caliente"
Part 1: La Fiesta Mexicana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kALeljL7vo
Part 2: Malaguena
Marching Band Sample Design
32 Winds
Marching Band Sample Design Chart
32 Winds
Marching Band Sample Design
48 Winds
Marching Band Sample Chart
48 Winds
Marching Band Sample Design
64 Winds
Marching Band Sample Chart
64 Winds
Marching Band Sample Design
80 Winds
Marching Band Sample Chart
80 Winds
Gracie is Cathy and I's Teacup Yorkie that is nearing her 10th birthday and is our special love!
"A March for Gracie" is a piece written for Young Bands in their second year of playing. It depicts Gracie's everyday life within a minute and a half. Since she's such a happy, caring and loving dog, the march style is so appropriate to musically describe her.
It's written in the Key of Eb Major, which is a very happy key! It starts with a short scale-pattern with a snippet of syncopation. Then after a short percussion break, the march's theme takes over being first played softly by the Clarinets, which Cathy played in the Cleburne High School Band in the late 1970s, and accompanied tastefully by the Concert Snare Drum. Gracie's theme is then repeated by the Full Band with Low Brass & Woodwind Countermelody and also featuring the Flutes & Oboes on top playing a fun, appeggiated-based Obligato.
Then the piece shifts to C Minor depicted the moments of the day that Gracie feels that she has to defend her backyard from the neighboring dogs. And of course, Gracie is triumphant! She may be only 5 pounds, but she is TOUGH!
And after she triumphs against the other evil dogs (Ha Ha Ha), we return to her theme in all of her glory (having fun going on adventures and car rides with Mom & Dad) with the 1st Clarinets joining the fun Obligato with the Flutes & Oboes building to triumphant ending signally the conclusion of another great day with our Gracie!
Spring Valley was the name of the street that I lived on from in Bedford, Texas when I was in 6th grade until my graduation from LD Bell High School in the early 1980's. That street was so appropriately name because both ends of the street sat on top of hills and ran down into a valley...
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When I lived there, almost all of the families had young children, and we were always outside either in the front yard playing or as we got older, in the street engaged in some very, what we thought, serious games of street football.
The piece starts in 4/4 with percussion followed by a full band introduction in the key of Eb. After that, the main theme is introduced by a flute soli that softly states the first main theme signifying that a few of the kids are starting to come out to joyously play. Then this theme repeated strongly by the low brass and woodwinds because the big kids are out playing seriously. Above the low brass melody, a festive countermelody depicting the young children innocently playing is being played by the upper woodwinds and brass.
Then, as we all returned inside, the piece quickly transitions from Allegro to Andante, changing from 4/4 to 3/4 and modulates to the key of Bb.
This section depicts the beauty of the street and surrounding neighborhood standing alone with its lush, well-kept yards and mature trees. This beautiful lyrical melody is first played by the flutes either as solo or section feature and then repeated by the entire band.
Upon its conclusion, it quickly returns back to the Allegro section, signifying that all of the kids are back and once again, having innocent fun and comes to an end with a short Codetta emulating the Introduction.
All bands need an opening selection and I wrote Spring Valley Overture with several different types of bands in mind. With its practical ranges and rhythms, it can be successfully performed by top Middle School Bands, Small High Schoo Bands as well as Intermediate High School Bands.
Spring Valley Overture affords the opportunity for a band to develop mastery of eighth-quarter-eighth syncopation, including it use on the weak beat, count 2 in 4/4. Every section gets to perform a melodic element and the percussion is fully engaged, allowing for total envolvement of all of a band's percussion members; exposing them to a spectrum of color instruments.
"Off To The Races," is a Traditional Quickstep March written in the style of the likes of KL King and John Phillip Sousa. Recorded as a Quick Step, it can also be played well at Traditional March Tempo.
With its break-speed tempo and flashy scale passages, "Off To The Races" starts in the Key of F with fun melodies and countermelodies, then modulating to the Key of Bb for the Trio with the 1st Time being played softly with the Clarinets and Euphonium holding down the melody. The full band then returns on the repeat with powerful full band scoring until the end!
Enjoy!
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