Field Band Techniques

MUS 369
Department of Music
California State University, Northridge
Dr. Lawrence Stoffel

Contacting the professor:
E-mail: stoffel@csun.edu
 Fall 2007
Mondays, 9:00–9:50 AM
+ 1 additional hour outside of class per week
CY 108
Password-protected course materials:

New materials added on December 3rd.

Course Description

“Organization, implementation, and administration of marching band programs. Training of the band, percussion section, and the color guard” (from the CSUN Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog, 2006–2008). The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to teach and administer marching band as a curricular or extracurricular course in the public schools; it is, therefore, taught and learned from the music educators’ perspective. You will study past trends and current directions of the school marching band in the United States. The student will become aware of the history, philosophy, and educational value of the marching band.

The course syllabus is available on-line.
The Remaining Assignments & Class Topics as adjusted from original syllabus (on November 19th) is available on-line.
The course Early Fieldwork Experience Form is available on-line.

Course Assignments

Downloadable Materials & Links

Teachers' Materials

High School Football Games & Competitions Links

Music Educator Professional Marching Band Organizations

Commercial Links

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Last updated: 3 December 2007
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