For general reference, although it is focused more on performance than arranging, may I suggest "Championship Concepts for Marching Percussion" by Thom Hannum? Thom is Associate Director of the University of Massachusetts Marching Band, a member of the DCI Hall of Fame, and former percussion arranger for the Cadets, Star of Indiana, the Broadway show "Blast", and others. There are usually copies available on Amazon
One way to get a sense of the arranging and notation is to search the web for audition pieces for various groups. For instance, the Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps has posted their audition pieces at www.usna.navy.mil/USNADB/Candidates.html I'm sure there are other sources, but as a former member of the Naval Academy D&B drum line (long, long ago!) and the husband and father of UMASS percussionists, these two came to mind. Chuck May Gettysburg PA [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
