Project Information

Group Members: Jake Braun, Davis Arbogast, Tim Olson, Noah Skantz
Topic:  Marching Band
Angle:  A Year of Firsts
Three Experts:  Andrew Angle, Tom Dukatz, Dan Wyle
Interview Questions:
Andrew: 1)  What made you want to direct marching band?
               2)  What are your expectations for the Saint Louis Super Regionals Competition?
               3)  How well prepared are you and the band for the upcoming competition?
               4)  Were you expecting a win at the Prairie Colors competition?
               5)  What is the biggest challenge the band is facing this year?
               6)  What is your previous experience in directing marching bands?
               7)  What do you think the band can do for the next year to further improve their success?

Tom:  1)  How are you, as the main part of the theatrical portion of the band, preparing for the upcoming St. Louis show?
          2)  What do you do each day in order to have the best performance you can?
          3)  Are you at all nervous for the show this weekend, having the best bands in the country present?
          4)  How confident are you with your fellow band members' performances this season?
          5)  What position do you play in the band?

Dan:  1)  As one of the strongest players in the band, how do you think you can help improve the lower classmen's shows?
          2)  Do you think that the band will have a successful performance in St. Louis?
          3)  What are you doing to prepare for the upcoming show?
          4)  In your opinion, is marching band a sport or an activity?
          5)  As the band leader, do you think that the lower classmen look up to you for inspiration and leadership?
          6)  How difficult is the marching show this year compared with the other years?