Friday, 9 February 2018

SB1 Crit

Ideas presented at the crit:

The music genre I am focusing on is 'college marching bands' who play at American football games. It is tradition to put on a big show at half time and the marching bands are there to do this.

I focused on Harvard University as there was too much information to process when looking into all of the bands.

My initial ideas:


  • I have looked into Harvard's merchandise and I have considered designing my own t-shirts which will be given out at the matches.
  • I have also done research into their anthems and I have considered creating a song book which has the lyrics as well as a brief history into the song. Also some songs have subliminal messages which secretly tell the team what to do. 
  • Another idea is to redesign the drum's side panel and to make my own. 
  • Creating a poster/ banner to advertise the band/ the football
  • Doing something relating to the pranks that go on at the matches. 

Feedback from the crit:

The t-shirt idea could be developed further, possibly have the subliminal message of the song on it. 
Possibly create a t-shirt cannon like would be used at the match. 
Watch Lemonade by Beyonce as there is a part in it with a marching band. You could potentially re-create an item of their outfit. 
Designing the drum and making it an interactive piece.
White gloves are often worn by bands, could you potentially have a secret message in them?

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