1. Schedule of Contests and Festivals to be held during 2008

(1) The 36 th Japan Marching Band and Baton Twirling Contest

Marching Band
Date : December 20 ( Saturday ) 2008 Junior High School and High School bands Division
  December 21 ( Sunday ) 2008 Primary ( Elementary ) School , Community bands and Color Guard Division
The venue is Saitama Super Arena, Saitama City for both days
 
Baton Twirling
Date : January 24 ( Saturday ) 2009 Junior High School and High School baton Division
  January 25 ( Sunday ) 2009 Primary ( Elementary ) School , Community
The venue is Makuhari Messe Event Hall , Makuhari , Chiba City

 

 

2. Seminars and Camps

In order to foster leaders and directors of marching and baton twirling activities, we plan to
organize seminars and camps for 1. Instruction Method 2. Testing Method
3. Management of Events 4. Judge Method 5. Safety Guidance for Events

In addition to above, seminars for qualification of judges will be held .

( 1 ) Camp


1. The 83rd Directors Camp ( Summer Camp )

Date : August 15 th ( Fri. ) - 17 th ( Sun. )
Venue : Olympic Center , Shibuya, Tokyo

 

3. Magazine,Study Data and Music to be issued by JMBA

In order to announce widely on the organization of JMBA , its activities, the contests to be held
at various regions, the world wide information of marching band and the name of licensed
instructors, JMBA will issue " Marching Band and Baton Twirling" and " News "

(1) Information Magazine among members ( News )
1. Magazine ( Marching Band & Baton Twirling ) once a year
2. News from JMBA " Marching Band Baton Twirling News " 4 times a year

(2) Data
1. Hand Book
2. Guide Book
3. VTR
4. Others drill design paper, basic technique for color guards and marching percussions , Dictionary for Baton Twirling

 

4. International Events to be held by JMBA

Music is common language used all over the world and harmony is very important.
Aiming for level up of marching and baton and for deepening international exchange among
leaders and the youth of the world, we plan to organize following events, which will contribute
to promoting mutual understandings for the world peace.

(1) International Contests

* 2008 International Contests ( Preparatory Contest for 2009 International Championship )
Date : August 10 ( Sun ) , 2008
9 th for preparation and rehearsal 10th for Contest
Venue : Saitama Super Arena
* 2009 International Championship
Date : July 25 ( Sat ) -26 ( Sun ) two days
Venue : Saitama Super Arena