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  • Guest Writer Intro: John Cox

    Guest Writer Intro: John Cox

    Introducing John Cox, Principal Horn of the Oregon Symphony, and Band Shoppeโ€™s new series of articles for music education professionals.

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  • How to Care for Band Shoes

    How to Care for Band Shoes

    Marching shoes arenโ€™t like regular sneakers so caring for your marching shoes is a must! Not only is it vital to maintain that polished, military look, but theyโ€™ll last longer and keep your knees, ankles, and feet safe from injury. The good news is that modern marching shoes donโ€™t need a lot of extra products…

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  • Color Guard Glove Care

    Color Guard Glove Care

    Color guard gloves can be a lifesaver for your hands. Anyone who’s had to catch those big sabre tosses knows โ€” especially those strategically placed padding points! But your gloves go through a lot, and it’s essential to take proper care of them, or they’ll end up looking dirty and shabby, which is a real…

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  • Wooden vs. Plastic Rifles

    Wooden vs. Plastic Rifles

    Rifles have been a part of the color guard activity since the days of military pageantry. Traditionally, these nonfunctioning rifles were made from wood with metal parts to look just like their functioning counterparts.

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  • 6 Tips for Balancing Sports, School, and a Social Life

    6 Tips for Balancing Sports, School, and a Social Life

    Being a student is a full-time jobย and at times it can be stressful andย a bit overwhelming. Figuring out the best way to balance everything is a skill that will benefit youย long after graduation.ย 

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  • Get Hyped! – with this playlist from Band Shoppe

    Get Hyped! – with this playlist from Band Shoppe

    Channeling all of the excitement, nerves, and adrenaline leading up to a performance can be key in keeping everyone calm as well as focused and driven for success. This curated playlist is intended to do just that – hype your performers as they make their final preparations before they take “center stage”.

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  • Winter Guard: Color Guardโ€ฆ but different.

    Winter Guard: Color Guardโ€ฆ but different.

    โ€œWhat is Winterguard? Itโ€™s just colorguard in the winter, right?โ€ Yes, at its coreโ€ฆ but it is more complicated than that.

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  • What is a PA System?

    What is a PA System?

    A PA system, or Public Address System, is used to project sound/music to a large group. These systems are used in sports stadiums, concerts, marching bands, parades, auctions, news conferences, or any situation where a voice or instrument needs to be amplified.

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  • The Origins of the Air Blade

    The Origins of the Air Blade

    Over the past 13 years, youโ€™ve seen Band Shoppeโ€™s Air Blade on the field, in marching band shows, winter guard shows, and on TV including an episode of Glee and during Lady Gagaโ€™s Super Bowl Halftime show. But have you ever wondered where the idea of the Air Blade actually came from?

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  • What’s a Cheater Tape?

    What’s a Cheater Tape?

    โ€œCheater tapesโ€ also called โ€œthird markersโ€ are tape markings added to flag poles to define hand placement and help clean up choreography throughout the group. When teaching new routines, many instructors will…

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