Standard Repertoire for Young Band

Compiled by Douglas Akey
893 East Sheffield Avenue
Chandler, Arizona 85225-1473
(602) 803-9205
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Download: standardrepertoire.pdf

Music Education Facts Compiled by MENC

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Progressive Marching Technique Handbook    by Mark Richardson
This handbook was compiled by Mark Richardson, Director of Bands at Corona del Sol High School and Executive Director of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps while marching with the Concord Blue Devils.  The book takes the reader on a step by step journey on teaching marching technique to high school band students.  The contents are available for A.B.O.D.A. member use only.  For permission to excerpt or questions, please email Mark at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Excerpt from the “State of Education Address"

January 6th, 2004

Tom Horne - AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction

Download: statespeech.pdf

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