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:

• 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>