They don't write the wind book, someone else (arranger) does that.
They don't write the drum book either, someone else (Drumline instructor or the book writer) does that.
They don't write the drill, someone else (Drillwriter) does that.
They don't write the routine, someone else (Guard instructor) does that.
They don't create visuals, they have techs for that. They might do *some* here.
All they really have to do is pick out about seven to nine minutes of themed music they want to put on the field. And then hire the right people to do the jobs.
Do they rewrite the stand tunes every year, or just pick them out? (And how many bands turn over their ENTIRE folder year to year, and how many keep the same 5-8 songs
and add 3-4 max per year, plus a few songs added by the drill team that they again, aren't picking out?
After marching season, do they write pieces to add to the PML annually, or choose music written by professional composers? Do they write their own holiday concert music?
So how much curriculum are they really creating? They're taking music that already exists and choosing what to perform. The district is spending $$$$$ buying pre-written
curriculum (music from Penders/Pepper) and having a small amount (drill and show books) written for the band, and the directors work a small amount adding to and customizing that curriculum.
Band directors do NOTHING that another teacher doesn't already do by your own admission.
If you're talking about a smaller show or school where a director *does* do all the marching band stuff by themself,
they're still not going to have the money or inclination to hire a "coordinator" to do it for them.
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