Marching Band Formulas?

[Jellyfishes]

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[natertater21000]

This is new and just starting but keep an eye out for Leander to continue using electronics, modern and minimalistic music and using an artist for some inspiration. Color study- Piet Mondrian, Choral works is influenced by another artist that I can't seem to remember at the moment. But I think the last two shows have seen Leander find what they like and what works for them and what they will continue to use as a template in the future. As well as only using sideline covers and back drops as props (they had the chorals this year as well) but I know Jeremy hunt thier drill writer prefers an emptier field.

[takigan]

I really do hope you're right and that Leander's new direction turns into a definitive style for them.  Loved these past 2 years of shows.

Also agreed on Cedar Park.  Their shows stress minimal fluff and highly quality music.  Marcus uses a similar music approach but with the one of the most in-depth staging packages in the country.  They even use architects armed with AutoCAD to design their props.

The Woodlands often have this interesting fusion approach going on where they fuse a modern pop element with classical music.  They did this with 2006's Hide and Seek (which took 1st in GN Semis), as well as their Uninvited and Radiohead shows.

[takigan]

I've been wanting to point this out, and since it's sort of on topic I might as well post it here:  I've noticed in just the past couple years that a lot of bands have delegated their prop/staging package to the guard shield array at the front sideline.  More and more bands are using the guard shield setup for its dual utility; hide the guards' flags and costuming,, but also decorate the same shields to add a visual flavor to the show theme.

It's been done for a long time.....but much like electronics, I've noticed it's started to become standard technique.

[NTXBandFan]

  On 11/14/2015 at 8:10 AM, takigan said:

I really do hope you're right and that Leander's new direction turns into a definitive style for them.  Loved these past 2 years of shows.

 

Also agreed on Cedar Park.  Their shows stress minimal fluff and highly quality music.  Marcus uses a similar music approach but with the one of the most in-depth staging packages in the country.  They even use architects armed with AutoCAD to design their props.

 

The Woodlands often have this interesting fusion approach going on where they fuse a modern pop element with classical music.  They did this with 2006's Hide and Seek (which took 1st in GN Semis), as well as their Uninvited and Radiohead shows.

You have to take into account what skills parent volunteers have to offer.  The Marcus props are primarily designed and built by one of the parents, who has had several kids run through the program, and I believe one more in it now.  The guy is very skilled in what he does and has a pretty good workshop.

FloMo has a lot of general construction skills, so they use a lot of wood frames.  They also have some pretty good seamstresses, which helps with all the fabrics they use.  The frames for the eggs this year were done with a CAD design, and cut out at one of the parent's business.

The clouds were created by an artist the theater department uses, but painted by another parent.  The show design actually evolves some based on the props and how they look on the field.

 

  On 11/14/2015 at 8:15 AM, takigan said:

I've been wanting to point this out, and since it's sort of on topic I might as well post it here:  I've noticed in just the past couple years that a lot of bands have delegated their prop/staging package to the guard shield array at the front sideline.  More and more bands are using the guard shield setup for its dual utility; hide the guards' flags and costuming,, but also decorate the same shields to add a visual flavor to the show theme.

 

It's been done for a long time.....but much like electronics, I've noticed it's started to become standard technique.

Flo Mo uses their props to hide flags and other items.