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Guest Writer Intro: John Cox
Introducing John Cox, Principal Horn of the Oregon Symphony, and Band Shoppeโs new series of articles for music education professionals.
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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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The Origins of the Air Blade
Over the past 13 years, youโve seen Band Shoppeโs Air Blade on the field, in marching band shows, winter guard shows, and on TV including an episode of Glee and during Lady Gagaโs 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?
โCheater tapesโ also called โthird 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…