Body Posture & Alignment - Winds/Percussion Only

This video will provide you with information related to the general understanding and execution of proper body posture & alignment within marching technique and general visual/movement technique.  In this video you will learn various lower body positions, upper body carriage specifics, injury prevention measures, and other details relative to standing at attention.

Positions: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Parallel
Checklist:  Knees tracking over toes, neutral pelvis/hips, shoulders centered over hips, shoulders rounding back/down, and head/neck tall - elevated 10 degrees above level.

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Dynamic Movement Warm-Up - All Members

This video will provide you with a tutorial of a dynamic movement warm-up and is intended to bring all sections of the ensemble together to prepare for rehearsal. This warm-up is useful at the beginning of all rehearsals to generate good blood flow, increase the heart rate/respiratory rate, oxygenate the blood, as well as safely activate vital joints and muscles. The information provided is a useful form of injury prevention and showcases a variety of exercises intended to prepare the body for more extensive physical responsibilities. 

Sequence of exercises:

1. Head rolls (Right & Left)
2. Head up & roll down
3. Roll up to proper posture/body alignment
4. Stretch up and descend into 2nd position plié
5. Arm circles forward/back in 2nd position plié
6. High Knees and Kick Backs
7. Slow Frontal Lunges (alternating)
8. Jumping Lunges or Slow Frontal Lunges (alternating)
9. Lateral Lunges
10. Lateral Lunges with cross lateral reach
11. 4 Jumping Jacks + 2 Squats
12. Calf Raises - parallel and 1st position
13. Balance - 1st Position

Terminology:
Plié - To Bend
Relevé - To Rise
Elevé - To Elevate