WRITING DRILL FOR YOUR
MILITARY BAND
writing drill on paper
Above is shown a starburst for a medium sized ensemble (85 people).
Traditionally in East Texas, we use drill paper to write our drill. This paper is called Accu-Chart, like the software mentioned below, and has a grid outline of the field where you can manually write out your drill in as much detail as you would like. There is no one correct way of writing drill with Accu-Chart, but what is important is that you accurately chart your drill ideas for yourself to read, understand, and teach to your ensemble. Accu-Chart can be purchased at any Tatum Music Company Store.
WRITING DRILL ON A COMPUTER
This is a band executing a type of chevron on Precision
PRECISION IS THE OFFICIAL DRIVING WRITING SOFTWARE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILITARY MARCHING BANDS!
Precision is an exciting new drill writing software. This software is just 40 Dollars and has tools that can be used for military bands. With Precision you can do everything from pinwheels to starbusts and much, much more. This software is designed and hosted by NAMMB to continue to preserve the precision style of military marching.
Precision system requirements:
Precision is an exciting new drill writing software. This software is just 40 Dollars and has tools that can be used for military bands. With Precision you can do everything from pinwheels to starbusts and much, much more. This software is designed and hosted by NAMMB to continue to preserve the precision style of military marching.
Precision system requirements:
- Computer:
- Mac OS X Tiger to OS High Sierra
- Windows XP-10
- Mobile Devices:
- Mobile Safari 4-11
- Android 3-current
- Internet Connection
- Modern web-browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge)
Pyware 3D
This is an example of a Diamond Drill being executed with Pyware 3D interactive
The Traditional Tools plug-in is for use with Pyware's Popular 3D drill design software. It includes tools that are used in Military Marching bands. These tools include the Sequential Push Tool which is used to create step offs and drop offs, the Parade Gate Tool for wide, sweeping turns, and the Traditional Tool that allows you to create custom transitions. The Counter March Tool, used for counter marches, allows you 2-step, 4-step options, as well as various flanking and column choices. To watch NAMMB's Clinic over pyware please click here or visit our Youtube channel.
