At qtr note = 128, starting from attention, perform the following in a style comfortable to you. All steps should be 8-to-5 (22.5”):

1. Mark time 8 counts, bringing your instrument up on count 5.
2. Forward march 16
3. Without stopping, backward march 16
4. Halt. Horn down on the third beat of the halt (“Halt-2-Down”).
5. Repeat the above while playing a forte sustained concert F (or a pitch of your choice). Breathe as necessary. Support the sound with your a full breath, energetic air, your embouchure, and every aspect of your technique.

<aside> 📌 Notes:

• Wear shoes that enable you to march effectively. We strongly recommend athletic shoes or marching shoes. We strongly discourage wearing sandals, slides, Crocs, or other shoes that do not fit your feet tightly and securely.
• If you don’t have access to a marching instrument (e.g., mellophone for horns, or Sousaphone for tubas), please clasp your hands at eye level to simulate horn carriage.
• Though you don’t need to introduce yourself on the visual component, please make sure your name is visible in the recording.
• Record in a space where you have room to play and move freely. A lined football field is ideal, but whatever you can find will do. Have someone record at a stationary position from your side, at a distance that keeps your entire body in frame.
• If you use a metronome and can capture its sound, please do. </aside>