Assignment 23- Angelica Malkowski

The Perfect Marching Band Competition Playlist

1.      The Wire by Hiam

This starts my playlist off with some good ‘ol nostalgia. I heard this song almost every day for months my freshman year because we performed a choreographed dance to it as a warmup.

2.      Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

This is a classic hype song, and will do a great job of shaking away all nostalgia garnered after the first song in this playlist.

3.      Working for the Weekend by Loverboy

This will help bring about more of the serious nature one should have at competitions. Being excited is good, but one needs a focused energy in order for a successful run-through.

4.      Runnin’ Down a Dream by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

This will help further channel the energy one is likely feeling at this point in the playlist and competition experience. It will subconsciously make the reader think about the marching season as a whole. While it is an arduous process, it is an amazing one which should create positive emotions.

5.      You’re the Best by Joe Esposito, Karate Kid soundtrack

This will end the playlist on a high note, giving the listener a last adrenaline rush before the show.