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DIRECTOR RESOURCES
MARCHING BAND TIPS
This page provides a valuable collection of articles and resources provided by the experts in our local judging community. Thank you to these incredible educators and clinicians for offering these spectacular commentaries & articles!
Use the links below to navigate between pages & learn more.
Rehearsal Guidelines for Student Safety - CBA Marching Affairs
Pit Electronics Set-Up Tips - Ward Durrett
Field Music - Jack Yonce
Judging Tips - Rick Shaw
Electronics Tips - Ward Durrett
"An Hour of Rehearsal Time" - Clay Stansberry
General Effect Tips - WL Whaley
The Art of Judging General Effect - Rick Shaw
Depth & Quality of Design - William Chumley
Elements of Design - Jack Yonce
Feldman's Method of Analysis for Art - Jack Yonce
Cold Weather Tuning - WL Whaley
How to Avoid Penalties - Craig Ketels
"Clarity" - John Pasquale
"What You Need to Know" - John Pasquale
"Making the Circuit Breaker Your Friend" - Ward Durrett
Furman M-8S - Ward Durrett
CN-1800S Furman Contractor - Ward Durrett
American Flag Etiquette
MARCHING AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The CBA Marching Committee is the governing entity for Colorado Bandmasters Association. The committee meets in December to review the fall marching season, CBA State
Championships, financial reports provided the CBA Marching Chair, discuss and vote on
proposed Rules/Procedures, review a report by the CBA Chief Judge and to take action
on proposals submitted by CBA members. The Marching Committee may meet at other times of the year as needed. The committee may also make decisions via email.
Anyone may attend a CBA Marching Committee meeting and participate in discussion. Meeting times will be sent to all CBA Directors at least two weeks prior to a scheduled meeting.
CBA Marching Affairs Committee
Rick Shaw, Marching Chair
WL Whaley, CBA Chief Judge
Becky Paschke, CBA Past President, Conifer HS
Karen Gregg, CBA President, Lyons HS
Bryce Melaragno, CBA President Elect, Lakewood HS
Tim Libby, Cherry Creek HS
Chuck Stephen, Monarch HS
Phil Olivas, Mesa Ridge HS
Isaac Lavadie, Grand Junction HS
Christina Schwartz-Soper, The Classical Academy
Sean Hedding, Berthoud HS
M.A.C.
Documents
Classification Review
Class Change Proposal
General Information for Directors
February Mtg Minutes
March Mtg Minutes
April Mtg Minutes
M.A.C. Meeting Minutes Archive
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 (December) Meeting Minutes
2022 (July) Meeting Minutes
2021 Meeting Minutes
2020 Meeting Minutes
2019 Meeting Minutes
2018 Meeting Minutes
2017 Meeting Minutes
2016 Meeting Minutes
2015 Meeting Minutes
2014 (December) Meeting Minutes
2014 (February) Meeting Minutes
2012 Meeting Minutes
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