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Chances are, your interest in our Musical Design services is what inspired your visit to Marching Monk. There are numerous options available for our acclaimed wind and percussion composition and arranging services, so take a look. So, you have procured great music; half the battle is won. But marching band is a musical AND visual activity. Outstanding visual design not only enhances the music, but works with it to create something greater than the sum of both parts: overall effect. The time of merely writing drill to a chosen musical production has come and gone; nowadays, careful coordination of the individual captions and the unique contributions they provide is key to maximizing the effect potential of the marching band medium. Considering today's adjudication requirements with regards to program construction, it is best to enlist as much expertise as possible. Allowing us to "sweat the details" of your concept and design enables you to focus on the performance aspects of your organization. The best way to ensure that the intent of the design is fully realized is to engage the actual designers to rehearse your ensemble and offer constructive comments and critique. Available on a daily or weekly basis, their expertise and pedagogy can be a highly rewarding experience for your students and staff, and can further enhance the performance level of your group by maximizing the show's potential. Please contact us for More information. Arrangements of works that are not in the "public domain" are only able to be purchased and performed if permission is granted each time they are sold. This includes both music we have previously arranged and newly created arrangements. |
Testimonials"Using Marching Monk ensures that your show will look and sound fresh and give you the competitive edge you are looking for." "I've had the pleasure of working with Marching Monk on several projects the last couple of years. I find their work to be extremely unique while still being accessible to the audience and judges. In particular, Bill's writing and teaching is consistently strong making even the most novice group sound professional. Using Marching Monk ensures that your show will look and sound fresh and give you he competitive edge you are looking for." Program Coordinator - Cavalier's Drum and Bugle Corps Former Band Director Kiski Area High School Band "Great performances start with great arrangements. You will have that when purchasing an arrangement from Marching Monk!" "Over the years, I have always found the arrangements of Marching Monk to be of the highest quality. Scored for excellence in achievement and always with a unique twist within their arrangements which always assures you of an exciting level of effect! Great performances start with great arrangements. You will have that when purchasing an arrangement from Marching Monk!" Director of Education & Product Development--Vic Firth Co. Front Ensemble Arranger & Coordinator—Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps "The Monksters have set a high standard of artistic excellence while considering the needs of both performers and audiences." "I have observed the Marching Monk team for longer than I care to admit, and can attest to the consistent quality of their concepts and materials. Everything about the works are musically-driven and contributes to an overall product that is of substance and yet entertaining. As a judge it's a real pleasure to have "instant insight" into their programs, and as a band director I appreciate the idiomatic and tasteful writing for developing musicians. Having written for a number of activity-leaders, the Monksters have set a high standard of artistic excellence while considering the needs of both performers and audiences. They have the ability to create impressive products with reasonable demands of teachers and performers. As an educator and judge, this is very important to me. Check out their work - you won't be disappointed!" Director of Eastern Kentucky University Bands DCI and BOA Adjudicator "Marching Monk is an awesome resource for all of your marching band music and drill needs. The shows are creative, competitive, and designed to make your band the absolute best it can be." "Marching Monk is an awesome resource for all of your marching band music and drill needs. The shows are creative, competitive, and designed to make your band the absolute best it can be." Director of Bands, Nation Ford High School, Fort Mill, SC "I know that if we use music from Marching Monk we can count on it to be "A+" quality." "Marty's music is always of the highest quality and the kids enjoy and take pride in preparing and performing it. His fresh approach has a unique way of pleasing any type of audience while still appealing to any judge's sheet. The printed parts and scores are easy to read and very clear, which makes distributing and teaching much easier and more efficient. I know that if we use music from Marching Monk we can count on it to be "A+" quality." Director of Bands, Green Hope High School, Cary, NC "Marching Monk has made a huge impact on all of my programs. Their music is perfect for developing and established ensembles." "Marching Monk and its designers have made a huge impact on all of my programs. Marty uses a variety of unique textures, tone colors and rhythms, as well as innovative scoring ideas that produce fresh sounds and intriguing effect. His compositions can be performed by small or large bands and are perfect for both developing and established ensembles." Director of Bands, Cleveland HS, Clayton, NC "I wanted to take a moment to thank you for some GREAT arrangements for our Marching Band. While innovative and musically rewarding, the charts were also accessible to my students." "I wanted to take a moment to thank you for some GREAT arrangements for our Marching Band. Your arrangements for our "Frameworks" and "X Factor" shows were marvelous! While innovative and musically rewarding, the charts were also accessible to my students. We certainly hope to use your services in the future!" Director of Bands, Ridge View High School, Columbia, SC |
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