ad a FUNDANEMTALS * el x; . gija: “he. 4 eae t i; af eo a> ; Band Response POSTURE DRILL Drill Master ¢. Back Knees Up (Horizontal to the ground) E. Dewn (Pointed when kaee up) Toes Fo mp importanst- bas ie | In Stomach Dp. A. Shoulders sole of ld never be able to see ng behind you shou The person s.warchi t of yous fron in Tift your feet shoe your | . MARCHING — Don't move in a lazy Make all movements in a precise and snappy manner. gsamner, It makes the viewer tired. (8) steps to five (5) It is absolutely vital that you learn to take eight ds on the complete yarda, Every step in every public performance depen A. Bo | mastery of this item)! | in an are. This will aid C. As you play, learn to swing your instrument D. bandsman make each turn in precisely TURNS# It is essentiai that every the same manner, Learn these well and do mot under any circumstances you in marching as fast as the WILDCAT BAND does. rmances perfomust e these in a This chang INS: ‘F UMENTS UP be or early instrument up ig drilled until sure to take away fieldo | | 1% 4g without flaw. A tardy from our eff ectivensss on the | ahead, not down at your feet. Eyes should be looking straight best if we are to suceed, Don't let very the have mst You T: SPIRI F. G. your mind wander. Concentrate and when the season ig over, you can Just be sure it is your bests) ‘truthfully say, "I did my very best." As we are rehearsing and a formation is set, remember exactly where you exact same spot. — are in the formation and practice each tims hitting the When your spacing is corrected We will be greatly concerned with spacing, $n all ensuing rehearsals correction the in rehearsal, be sure you maintain and public performances. OSION v. FORMATION musEXPL t know your You before you play the last note of any music You must turn whistles. The Drum Major will blow four (4) (hth) and step off on the next beat. All of our shows will be in formation. on the fourth filmed, next move ey Never lean before horribie weaknesses can be checked, This the fourth beat se as to telegraph your next move. , This is one of the most a band can experience in Majors’ You must ba able to take the speed cf the Drun a public performance. ng. playi are you ion composit whistles and maintain it through out the entire her. toget y will be precisel if you are in step and in the right tempo you The Drum Major the beato and the Director will often times be in view and maintain