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In this episode of Mike Lunney's ongoing Marching Academy, Mike covers points to use for rehearsal procedures, reinforces teaching sequence for most groups, and talks about some overall marching concepts. There's also a few random items in the discussion!

So many great things packed into one podcast episode, take notes! Or just listen more than once!

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In our ongoing discussion, we have talked about the set positions, what we look like when we aren't moving. This episode Mike Lunney explains to me what good body movement looks like in the midst of a marching show. Getting from set to set, etc. What a great resource! 

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Let's talk about body positions, horn positions, set position, horns up positions... all the positions that will help position your group for success! See what we did there? Let's talk flutter step, trail position... Let's talk about ALL OF IT! Mike Lunney shares all his experience, plus some stuff he stole! ASK MIKE!

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The Eight Core Principles for Marching Band. This episode Mike Lunney takes a closer look at each of these principles and how they will improve your group. We also look at some more concepts of physical movement! Who knows, you may learn new words like "satimna" and "fluidddiiiitdddty!" Take out your wide-rule notepad and get your No. 2 pencil sharpened! 

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In this episode Mike Lunney shares keys to success by looking beyond the basics. In the discussion, we discuss the importance of creating a confident and strong look on the field through body movement.  Not just marching but marching well. Mike will also introduce eight core principals to help your group move with confidence toward marching well.

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In our ongoing episode series for all things marching band, this episode is focused on the different boxes adjudicators are using to determine how well your band is performing. Is your band demonstrating the measurables for the highest box, or are there things you can focus on to get them there? Mike Lunney shares a peek behind the curtain so you can know what the adjudicators are using to put your band in the correct box!

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How do we win at Marching Band? Mike isn't talking about trophies in this episode; he's talking about the things that make us successful regardless of trophies or plaques. Let's help your program establish a standard. Let's help your kids get back into feeling good and doing movement. Let's use this episode as a launch pad for a successful marching season for your program!

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New Guest Alert! Ask Mike is excited to welcome Jett Lowrance to the podcast! We sit down and talk about the triumphs and pitfalls of the non varsity group. How do we motivate them? How do we teach them? Listen to the wisdom that comes from experience. Jett has fantastic insights and expresses them well.

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The Hollies had a hit with, "He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother." One of the lines... "His Welfare is of my concern, no burden is he..." What a great sentiment! And one that many of us in Music Education relate to.

But how do we help? What is expected? What is acceptable? As educators, we have such an awesome opportunity to affect for good!

Joined again this episode by friend Brian Hecimovich, the discussion is one that comes from real world experience on both ends of the need equation.  

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In this episode, Mike Lunney shares his Rules for Band! Read them, learn them, live by them! Or at least give them a listen and follow the link to download a document you can share or edit for your program!