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The Judge's Box |
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Question: What are the specifics of using
sound amplification during the marching band show? Are there any
time constraints? I am very “old school” and believe that using
amplifiers should be limited to soloists only and then only when
they are performing the solo. I am finding more and more schools
using amplifiers for great lengths of time – some for entire songs!
Some have even left the mic on for the whole show, thus hearing the
band through the speakers which in turn gives a false sense of
“sound” and sometimes will take away from the “marching band
experience” if the sound becomes distorted. Thoughts? |
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Answer: First, there are no rules or time constraints
as far as how long you can use amplification. It’s a design choice
that the director and staff have chosen for a specific purpose.
I’ve seen some bands in the past that have showcased some absolutely
phenomenal individual players throughout the program. However, when
that method is continually utilized, there is the risk of a
perceived lack of variety in the program. Additionally, for those
groups who choose to leave the mics on for the entire performance,
not only does it create a distorted sound but also carries a risk of
causing timing issues within the ensemble. |
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