Marching Band Research Articles

Continuing to play: Music participation in the university years

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine issues of continuity by asking non-music majors in a university marching band about their family involvement in music, formative music experiences, how their college music experiences compared to their prior involvements in music, their desires for improvement and their future plans for music involvement. Participants in the study (N = 12) were drawn from a large university in an urban setting in the southwestern United States. Findings suggest that most informants preferred their university over their high school experience; many informants reported being from smaller and/or lower achieving music programmes; strong family support was not a strong factor for recreational musical participation; and the informants had embodied the norms and expectations of marching band as a musical practice. Although a minority of informants appeared to have a clear conception of how they could continue to improve musically and continue to participate in music beyond graduation from university, most appeared less certain.

Fractal Performance in a Neo-Andean Fiesta: Kaleidoscopic Voices of Villa El Salvador, Peru

This article investigates the intricacies of an intergenerational communal event carried out in the underprivileged district of Villa El Salvador (Lima, Peru) in 2013. In this event, which celebrated the reinauguration of a soccer stadium, an orquesta típica brass band, an Afro-Brazilian batucada ensemble, and a school marching band performed simultaneously, creating a thick unified texture that was reflective of underlying, mostly unspoken conflicts inside the community. This type of multiensemble rendition is an example of the novel forms of expressive culture and performance modalities developed by Lima’s emerging neo-Andean identities, which fluidly traverse local and global ideologies while adhering to a set of long-lasting Andean ethical guidelines.

PEMBELAJARAN PERKUSI PADA EKSRAKURIKULER MARCHING BAND DI MAN 1 MEDAN

In Extracurricular Learning Percussion Marching Band in MAN 1Medan. Faculty of Language and Arts University of Medan in 2015.This study aims to determine the learning percussion in extracurricularMarching Band in MAN 1 Medan, Iskandar Wlliam road no. 7BMedan. The experiment was conducted in February and March 2015.The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method.Samples in this study are all members of the percussion players andcoaches totaled 14 people, amounting to one person percussion. Datacollection was conducted by literature study and field observations areinterviews and documentation. Once all the data collected, the data isanalyzed to answer all questions researchers. Analysis of the datapresented in the form of descriptive gradually in writing, thenclassified according to content or material concerned shall. After theanalysis conducted found that the learning outcomes percussionapplied by coaches in extracurricular Marching Band MAN 1 Theterrain is very nice and helpful for students. The students can readmusic well, signs of musical expression, know tempo. Courage anddiscipline of the students are also well embedded, so that the targetwhich is expected by the coach and the school can achieve its fullpotential.

Effects of Playing Position on Hydration Status in Collegiate Marching Band Musicians.

Marching band musicians often endure prolonged daily practices in warm-hot outdoor environments. Evaluation of hydration status by instrument position can shed light on health-related issues for these performers. The objective of this study was: a) to determine the effects of playing position on hydration status based on urinary biomarkers (urinary specific gravity and urinary osmolality) before and after marching band practice, and b) to evaluate the relation of hydration status with body mass change and fluid consumption for all playing positions. Fifty-eight collegiate marching band players participated in this study, involving five playing positions: band pit (n=10), baritone and euphonium (n=12), snare drum (n=13), trumpet (n=12), and tuba (n=11). All participants performed their own routine marching band practice, which lasted a total of 6 hrs on 1 day. Each individual consumed ad libitum commercially available carbohydrate-electrolyte solution during the practice. To determine hydration status, urine samples were collected before and after practice for analysis of urinary specific gravity and urinary osmolality. Body weight and total fluid intake were also assessed pre- and post-exercise. There were no significant effects for playing position and time or interaction concerning the levels of urinary osmolality and specific gravity after practice. Our main findings suggest that hydration status may be similar among the different playing positions following prolonged practice in the outdoor environment.

A Field Study on College Marching Band Players’ Workload

College marching band players expose to high physical and cognitive workloads; however, there is lack of understanding on this matter. The purposes of this study were to investigate the workloads associated with marching band performance and to evaluate the effect of players’ role (leader vs. non-leader) on their workload. Forty participants were recruited from the Oregon State University Marching Band (OSUMB). They were conducted to complete a set of surveys before and after their performance on a game day. Their body discomfort and subjective workload were assessed using Borg-CR10 and NASA-TLX, respectively. Results found leaders’ discomfort ratings at their neck and upper back areas were significantly higher (p<0.10) than those of non-leaders. Also, a consistent trend was found across all NASA-TLX scales that leasers reported higher workloads than non-leaders. These findings indicate that college marching band players exposed to high workload and the leadership role can increase the players’ workload.

Chronic Medial Knee Pain in a Collegiate Basketball Player and Marching Band Member

HISTORY: Patient 1: A 17 year-old female collegiate basketball player presented with insidious onset right medial knee pain for the last 8 months. Pain waxed and waned with activity. No history of swelling, instability or locking. No numbness or weakness. Pain located diffusely over the medial knee and proximal medial tibia. Symptoms refractory to PT, patellofemoral kinesiotaping, medial arch support orthotics and NSAIDs. No relief following Medrol dose pack, intraarticular corticosteroid injection, or pes anserine bursa corticosteroid injection. Patient 2: A 19 year-old female collegiate marching band member presented with insidious onset right medial knee pain present for 4 years. Patient reported intermittent swelling but denied instability or locking. Symptoms were worse with walking and marching. Previous Rheumatologic consult unrevealing. Symptoms refractory to PT, knee sleeve, and patellar straps. No relief following right pes anserine bursa corticosteroid injection. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Patient 1 - Knee without effusion. Diffuse tenderness to palpation over the medial knee at and below mid medial joint line. ROM and strength normal. No laxity. Neurovascular intact. Patient 2 - Knee without effusion. Tenderness to palpation over the medial joint line and distally over pes anserine. Tinel’s sign positive over the medial femoral condyle. ROM and strength normal. No laxity. Neurovascular intact. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: 1. Pes anserine bursitis 2. MCL bursitis 3. Patellofemoral syndrome 4. Medial meniscal tear 5. Medial patellar plica 6. Saphenous neuralgia TEST AND RESULTS: 7. Patient 1: XR Knee - No fracture or joint effusion. MRI knee - No meniscus tear. No internal derangement. Mild increased T2 signal within the superior lateral aspect of Hoffa’s fat. Diagnostic saphenous nerve block - 0.5% bupivacaine injected 2 inches cephalad to the medial joint line - 24 hours of relief. Patient 2: XR Knee - No fracture or malalignment. MRI knee - Unremarkable MRI of the knee. Labs - ESR 8, TSH 1.7 FINAL/WORKING DIAGNOSIS: Saphenous Neuralgia TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES:Patient 1: Saphenous nerve injection - 40 mg triamcinolone/0.5% bupivacaine - 5 months of relief. US guided hydrodissection saphenous nerve - Full resolution for 1.5 years. Patient 2: US guided hydrodissection saphenous nerve - 6 months of relief.

Chronic Medial Knee Pain in a Collegiate Basketball Player and Marching Band Member

Chronic Medial Knee Pain in a Collegiate Basketball Player and Marching Band Member

BENTUK PENYAJIAN LAGU OEMAR BAKRIE DI MARCHING BAND SWATAMI PADA GEBYAR PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA

The results showed that one form of emotional expression that is channeledthrough the music and therefore, the group marching band Swatami onarranemen songs Oemar Bakrie brought by Marching band Swatami using threecategories of instrument, namely: instrument Percussion in tone (Glockenspiel,vibraphone, Xylophone, Marimba), brass instruments (trumpet, Mellophone,Baritone, Tuba), and percussion (Senar drum, tenor drum, bass drum, cymbals).Choosing songs Omar bakrie for in the arrangements with the shape Marchingband. Bakrie Oemar tempo songs using 163 has 51 bars and has two variations ofthe melody, the melody forms A and B. Form benuk melodic presentation of thesong sung by Oemar Bakrie Swatami Marching band is a form of selfappreciation for issuing arts talent. Using costumes and makeup of their pridethat seemed interesting and luxurious for a show. Using display / position playersmake this show the higher thevalue of his art.

Sound Exposure of Healthcare Professionals Working with a University Marching Band.

Music-induced hearing disorders are known to result from exposure to excessive levels of music of different genres. Marching band music, with its heavy emphasis on brass and percussion, is one type that is a likely contributor to music-induced hearing disorders, although specific data on sound pressure levels of marching bands have not been widely studied. Furthermore, if marching band music does lead to music-induced hearing disorders, the musicians may not be the only individuals at risk. Support personnel such as directors, equipment managers, and performing arts healthcare providers may also be exposed to potentially damaging sound pressures. Thus, we sought to explore to what degree healthcare providers receive sound dosages above recommended limits during their work with a marching band. The purpose of this study was to determine the sound exposure of healthcare professionals (specifically, athletic trainers [ATs]) who provide on-site care to a large, well-known university marching band. We hypothesized that sound pressure levels to which these individuals were exposed would exceed the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) daily percentage allowance. Descriptive observational study. Eight ATs working with a well-known American university marching band volunteered to wear noise dosimeters. During the marching band season, ATs wore an Etymotic ER-200D dosimeter whenever working with the band at outdoor rehearsals, indoor field house rehearsals, and outdoor performances. The dosimeters recorded dose percent exposure, equivalent continuous sound levels in A-weighted decibels, and duration of exposure. For comparison, a dosimeter also was worn by an AT working in the university's performing arts medicine clinic. Participants did not alter their typical duties during any data collection sessions. Sound data were collected with the dosimeters set at the NIOSH standards of 85 dBA threshold and 3 dBA exchange rate; the NIOSH 100% daily dose is an exposure to 85 dBA over 8 h. Dose data for each session were converted to a standardized dose intensity by dividing the dose percentage by the duration of the exposure and setting the NIOSH standard as a factor of 1.0. This allowed convenient relative comparisons of dose percentages of vastly different exposure durations. Analysis of variance examined relationships of noise exposures among the venues; post hoc testing was used to assess pairwise differences. As hypothesized, ATs were exposed to high sound pressure levels and dose percentages greatly exceeding those recommended by NIOSH. Higher sound levels were recorded in performance venues compared with rehearsal venues. In addition to the band music, crowd noise and public address systems contribute to high sound levels at performances. Our results suggest that healthcare providers working with marching bands are exposed to dangerous levels of sound during performances. This is especially true at venues such as football stadiums, where crowd noise and public address systems add to sound pressure. A hearing conservation program, including protection, should be required for all healthcare staff who work with marching bands. Moreover, our results should inform hearing conservation practices for marching musicians, directors, and support personnel.

Injury and Illness in Marching Band and Color Guard Members and the Need for Athletic Trainers: A Critically Appraised Topic

Purpose: To determine the prevalence, incidence, risk, rate, and type of injury and illness suffered by collegiate and high school marching band (MB) and color guard (CG) members and determine if there is a need for medical coverage. Methods: Articles were identified from: PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection, ScienceDirect, and single-citation matching using search string, ["marching band" OR "color guard" OR "marching athlete" AND injury] from January 1990-to-October 2016, resulting in 141 articles. Following screening (title, abstract), six articles were reviewed. Four met these inclusion criteria: (1) peer-reviewed, cross-sectional studies, (2) high school or collegiate-aged members, (3) available abstract, (4) English language, (5) included prevalence, incidence, risk, rate, or type of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) and sudden illness (SI). Two reviewers assessed the level of evidence (LOE) and quality using the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine (2009) and STROBE instruments. Data of interest subjects, injury/illness prevalence/incidence and classification (descriptive statistics), and risk/rate of injury. Results: Four studies were evaluated (LOE=2b; STROBE 18.62±4.37 [based on a 36-point scale]). Pooled sample size was 2,272, in collegiate (n=3) and high school (n=1) aged members with MB only (n=1), MB and CG (n=2), and unidentified members (n=1) over different season lengths. All studies agree MB and CG are strenuous activities with significant potential for lower extremity (LE) MSI as it was between 27%-87.7% of reported injuries (n=3); illnesses were 22-34%. Conclusions: Results strongly indicate that MB and CG are likely to sustain LE MSI and the nature of the activity predisposes members to certain types. Thus athletic trainers should be present to provide injury prevention and manage MSI and SI when they arise.

Out of the lab, into the classroom

That awkward period during which new professors might find themselves with unusable labs, few or no students to fill them, and a lot of time sitting behind a desk with their thoughts comes to an abrupt end in September. Overnight, the arrival of students wakes college campuses from their sleepy August state. On a picture-perfect September day in Evanston, hundreds of teenagers in purple “Class of ’20” T-shirts lined up across the street from a wrought iron arch, the emblematic gateway to Northwestern University. Parents hooked an arm around their new college freshman’s shoulders, posing for one last emotional family photo before a makeshift marching band ushered everyone to a welcome ceremony. An event organizer waved a pack of Kleenex at passersby, yelling, “Tissues? Anyone need tissues?” A few blocks north, inside the school’s “tech” building, Julia Kalow is oblivious to the purple parade going on outside. But the campus

The Time Usage of College Music Majors, Non-Music Majors, and Marching Band Participants

College marching bands face recruitment challenges each year. Many high school band students may not participate in college marching band due to concerns about adequate study time. This research wa...

“Stand by Me”: A Mixed Methods Study of a Collegiate Marching Band Members’ Intragroup Beliefs Throughout a Performance Season

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate intragroup beliefs regarding participation in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II marching band throughout the university’s American football season. Fifty-three undergraduates from an urban midwestern university elected one of two options: (1) focus group only or (2) focus group and surveys. For the quantitative inquiry, it was hypothesized that members would report a downward concavity of group cohesion attributes and collective efficacy beliefs across time. A repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) found group integration–task (GI-T) and collective efficacy dipped at the midpoint of the season while beliefs regarding members’ attraction to the group, both task and social (ATG-T, ATG-S), and group integration–social (GI-S) remained consistently high. Focus groups data analysis revealed five broad themes: (1) connections, their pride in the band and its connectedness to their school and beyond; (2) family, how the band represents a family environment; (3) acceptance, belonging to the group; (4) music, the role of music in their lives; and (5) time, the temporal beliefs of the group throughout the season. These findings provide insight into the dynamic nature of group beliefs over time with musical ensembles.

Effects of playing position on hydration status in varsity marching band players

Effects of playing position on hydration status in varsity marching band players

The Benefits of College Marching Bands for Students and Universities: A Review of the Literature

College marching bands are a large and visible part of American music education. Institutions of higher learning have benefited from the existence of marching bands, as they serve as a powerful recruitment tool and an essential public relations vehicle for music departments and universities. The benefit students may receive from marching band participation is influenced by a variety of social and educational factors. This article is a review of literature on the benefits of marching bands and band participation for universities and college students. The review is organized as follows: (a) brief introduction and methodology, (b) benefits for colleges and universities, (c) benefits for college students, (d) challenges for college students, and (e) summary and recommendations. This article presents scholarship on the possible benefits of marching bands for students and universities in an effort to aid recruitment and inform administrators of the value a marching band brings to their school.

The Golden Band from Tigerland: A History of LSU's Marching Band

The Golden Band from Tigerland: A History of LSU's Marching Band

Visible, legitimate, and beautiful justice: A case study of music education formalization within a Haitian NGO

When music education is formalized within schools and non-governmental organizations, it often becomes aligned with justice-oriented aims of providing universal access to music education. This qualitative case study examines the formation of a marching band within a Haitian school in northeastern Haiti. Data sources collected and analyzed included participant-observation experience, participant interviews, non-governmental organization Facebook posts, and newsletters. Findings indicate the marching band became a form of justice, solidarity, organizational legitimacy, and community leadership. The marching band was related to justice because it made the honorable humanity of participants visible and satisfied a moral calling for talent development. A case study of the cholera epidemic in Haiti reveals how the marching band afforded the school a forum for legitimate community leadership. Students, teachers, parents, and administrators had differing views about the purpose of formalized music education. Students saw music education as important because it cultivated the beautiful.

Temporary and Permanent Hearing Loss Among College-Aged Drumline Members

Many musicians experience dangerous levels of sound exposure throughout their musical careers. In particular, members of marching percussion ensembles (“drumlines”) are exposed to prolonged periods of potentially damaging levels of sound. As a result, they are at risk of developing hearing loss. This study determines whether any significant hearing loss or threshold shifts occurs with drumline members in an indoor drumline and college marching band. Two groups of participants were analyzed: one group consisted of both college drumline and community-based competitive drumline members, while the other (control) group consisted of non-drummers who were matched for age and gender to the drummers. The non-drummers were given an audiogram to determine the lowest levels of sound they could detect. The drummers were given an audiogram immediately before and after a drumline rehearsal. First, the drummer group showed significant hearing loss at the start of their rehearsal, compared to the non-drummer group. This is indication of permanent hearing loss for the drummers. Second, the drummers’ hearing thresholds after rehearsal were compared to their levels immediately before rehearsal. A significant shift in the drummer group’s hearing threshold was found, indicating (additional) temporary hearing loss occurring over the course of the rehearsal. Earplug usage of the drummers during their rehearsals was also analyzed. Drummers who did not wear earplugs exhibited a significantly greater threshold shift (i.e., hearing loss) than drummers who did wear earplugs. Evidence of both temporary and permanent hearing loss amongst the drummer group makes it clear that drumline members should be required to wear hearing protection during rehearsals, and presumably also during performances.

Marching toward justice: Lessons learned from the Shaw High School Mighty Cardinals Marching Band in East Cleveland

The Shaw High School marching band has emerged as a collective site of individual and group pride and empowerment in the stories gathered through the community-based ‘Voicing & Action Project’, which the Social Justice Institute debuted in East Cleveland. At first glance, a high school marching band might not have much in common with weighty social justice topics such as challenging marginalization, exposing the workings of power, and advancing fairness. However, when people reminisce about their time as members of the marching band, the stories they tell and the lessons they recall suggest building blocks critical to laboring for a more just society. The band is a source of pride, empowers youth, builds community, and increases access to higher education. These qualities can be reimagined as strategies to advance the cause of social justice in East Cleveland and the world beyond.

Seeking new glory (d)haze: A qualitative examination of adventure-based, team orientation rituals as an alternative to traditional sport hazing for athletes and coaches

Upon entry to university, students are commonly exposed to hazing events during Frosh Week, as they pledge to join a fraternity or sorority, move in to their dormitories, and join campus clubs and groups, including marching band and varsity sport teams. As Hoover elucidated in his comprehensive study of NCAA athletes, 80% of that population took part in some form of hazing on their varsity team, of which only 20% were identified as being a “positive” experience. Furthermore, by the time athletes enter university, it is conceivable that up until that point, they will have been involved in no less than five hazing ceremonies. This qualitative study introduced adventure-based alternative orientations that included activities such as rock climbing and canoe tripping to men's and women's collegiate varsity athletic teams. These teams had previously been identified as using traditional hazing ceremonies involving, for example, sexualized games and alcohol. Themes that emerged from the interviews with athletes and coaches focused on the transformative effects of the alternative orientations, facilitating a greater sense of cohesion, diminishing team hierarchies, and shifting power relations, effectively democratizing the event and humanizing first year athletes. Participants also shared ways in which alternative orientations played a role in fostering deeper interpersonal relationships rooted in communication and shared identity which they described as facilitating team success.