Dance & Aux Forum

Introducing Block Band's "Harlem Shake" Video Competition

What is the "Harlem Shake" Video Competition?

Block Band is looking for the band that has the best marching band video rendition of the new worldwide craze – the "Harlem Shake."

Who can participate?

All clients of Block Band (any showstyle, traditional or corpstyle band) are eligible to participate.

When is the contest?

The contest will open April 23rd and close May 18th.

How can bands participate?

Participating bands will receive a Block Band arrangement of "Harlem Shake" arranged by our own, Manuel Hernandez. All participants will receive the same arrangement.  Contact us at contests@blockbandmusic.com to get your arrangement. 

What can I win?

The winner will receive $150.00 in FREE Block Band merchandise Block Band merchandise includes: Spats, shoes (instrumentalist & auxiliaries), gloves, mouthpieces, reeds, flags, drumheads, drumsticks, mallets, cymbals, traditional concert band music, and more.  (Free merchandisde does not include arrangements). 

How do I submit my band’s entry?

Record your band playing Block Band’s "Harlem Shake" arrangement. Only the following edits can be made to the arrangement:

You can decide to change the percussion parts

You have the liberty to change the section that will play the "rhythmic" part of the arrangement. For instance, you can decide to use both the trombone and baritone sections as a whole or assign individual players from either section to play the rhythmic part. You may also decide to add saxophones and mellophones as you see fit.

Repeats can be added.

It is recommended, but not required, to play the last note of the song.

Although the arrangement can only be edited as detailed above, we want to see your band’s creativity come through in their presentation. So feel free to edit the video to maximize the effect of the "Harlem Shake." The band that exhibits the most creativity through dancing, antics, or scenario have a better chance to make it to the finals. The key is to be creative!

Block Band staff will select 5 finalists to move on to the final round. There will be a 3-day public voting period on YouTube.

The band with the most "LIKES" (not views) will be crowned the "Harlem Shake" Contest winner.

What Are Those Details Again?

Teach your band the Block Band arrangement of the "Harlem Shake"

Think of how you want to present it on video

Record your band’s rendition of the "Harlem Shake"

Send your video to Block Band at contests@blockbandmusic.com by 11:59 pm on 5/18/2013

If you are one of the top 5 finalists, tell all of your friends, family and band members to vote by going on YouTube and clicking "LIKE." Voting opens May 20th and closes May 22nd!

Announcement of winner and award presentation – May 24th

Stay connected with Block Band to see if you’ve won.

Youtube - Type in "blockbandmusic"

Facebook - Like us at "Block Band Music & Publishing"

Twitter - Follow us at "blockbandmp"

D. Rashad Watters 
Founder, CEO
Block Band Music & Publishing, LLC
(919)-698-2560 
BlockBandMusic@gmail.com