FIGURE 1-1
PARADE REST
Place your right hand at the small of your back and centered on your belt. Keep the fingers extended, your
palm facing outward. Place your left hand (holding the baton) in your right hand. Hold the baton between
the thumb and forefingers. (Figure 1-2)
FIGURE 1-2
INSTRUMENTS UP
INSTRUMENTS UP is a three-count movement used to bring the instruments to the PREPARE TO PLAY
position.
Count 1: Raise your right hand to a point in front of your chin. Close both hands into a fist around the baton
with the palms down and index fingers together. The baton is parallel to the ground. Band members will
come to READY INSTRUMENTS. (FIGURE 1-3a)
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