The 350-member University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band has replaced traditional paper sheet music with personal tablets and smartphones containing downloaded digital scores.
U of A Razorback Marching Band Tosses Paper Sheet Music
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Most U of A Razorback Marching Band members have transtioned to digital devices to read music.
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Some band members come to practice with scores memorized.
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U of A professor and marching band director, Benjamin Lorenzo, directs during recent band practice.
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U of A junior, Katelyn Barry, says the digital song sheets better facilitate performances.
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U of A Razorback Marching Band colorguard also rely on the digital scores.
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The U of A Razorback Marching Band tuba section practices on a recent Thursday afternoon.
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The U of A Razorback Marching Band drumline keeps pace during band practice.
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One drummer still relies on paper sheet music.
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Digital music scores are read from devices perched in special plastic holders attached to instruments.
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