John McAllister
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Marching Band

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A bit of my philosophy...

Marching band can and should be EPIC-Parades, halftime shows, fight songs, pep rallies, the band brings the energy and entertainment. I've been involved in teaching marching bands for two decades and have been fortune to write for many, many different groups in various settings. Competitive shows, fun shows, stands tunes.. anything and everything. In this section you'll find my passion for what is often the most visible group within a band program.. and let's be honest, the entire school. A solid marching band is a perfect "musical ambassador" for all the positive things happening within an institution.

Stands Tunes

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Stands tunes

Community Performances

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community performance

More to come...

Stay tuned... I have some ideas that I'll hopefully have up by Spring. 

Marching Band - Free Warm-Ups

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​Here's a great set of hornline warm-ups that will take you successfully through marching band season. Everything you need to get the ensemble ready to play is included: long tones exercises, flexibility and lip slurs, articulation exercises, technique exercises to help "play the horn," a solid tuning sequence, chord progressions (to help with sustain, blend, balance, intonation, loud playing, etc), and of course, a Bach chorale. There's enough material to keep you busy through band camp on into the school year. Take your favorite exercises to warm your group up before the football game or competition! The best part is that they're free!! 
Hornline Warm-Ups
Alternate Warm-Ups
HORNLINE WARM-UPS 2020!!

Hornline Warm-Ups - for Two Levels of Playing
These warm-ups came from having a wide level of skills in my marching band. Since we have seniors in the top band (of three) ranging to middle schoolers, it became apparent that the warm-ups tended to either be too easy or too difficult. To solve this, I wrote some warm-ups that had built-in multiple skill levels, mainly on the flexibility exercises. This system allowed each individual to better prepare themselves for rehearsal and performance. 

Note: since these are primarily marching band hornline warm-ups, I did not spend a lot of time tailoring the percussion parts to be ideal for concert band. There is a snare/bass part and a mallet part. Percussionists can still develop necessary skills, but this is nothing like my Comprehensive Warm-Ups in regards to percussion.

Ensemble Warm-Ups - Varying Levels
Hornline Chorales

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  • Music
    • Concert Band - Marches
    • Concert Band - B
    • Concert Band - VE
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    • Adaptable Duets
    • Adaptable Trios >
      • Adaptable Trios SAB
      • Adaptable Trios Mix Match
    • Adaptable Quartets
    • Adaptable Quintets >
      • Adaptable Quintets - Classical
      • Adaptable Quintets - Pops
      • Adaptable Quintets - Folk & Traditional
      • Adaptable Quintets - Patriotic
      • Adaptable Quintets - Originals
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      • Young Ensemble
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      • Comprehensive Warm-Ups
      • Advanced Warm-Ups
      • Build A Warm-Up
      • Chorales
      • Seasonal
    • Warm-Ups Symphony
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