Free & open-source drill writing software
OpenMarch is a free, open-source & intuitive drill writing app for the marching arts.
Changing how ensembles design and perform
Caroline HS
Carter King, Outdoor
OpenMarch suited every need I had. It was easy to use, free to use, and powerful enough for my program.
Citrus Hill HS
Randy Nguyen, Outdoor
I am deeply thankful for the platform, the community, and the impact OpenMarch has had on our program. I cannot recommend it enough to any educator looking to empower themselves and their students.
Sunbright HS
Brandon Wright, Marching Band
We’re a small K-12 school of about 470 students, with 25 in the high school band. I’ve tried every program we could afford, and OpenMarch has been the most accessible and easy to use. It’s been a lifesaver.
The free, modern drill writing app
Intuitive design
Add in your field/floor, create music measures, and fluidly write drill in one beautiful workspace.
Open source core
Built by the community, anyone can submit and fix issues, and contribute their ideas and features.
Free & easy to use
OpenMarch Desktop App will always stay free and easy to use, making drill writing accessible to all.
To your rehearsal
Export your drill to PDF as drill charts and coordinate sheets for performers. Upload your drill to OpenMarch: On The Move for a digital drill viewing experience.
Download for free
DownloadBring your ensemble On The Move
A modern drill viewer for performers
Watch drill animations, scrub through the show timeline, and view performers’ exact position on the field.
Full drill visualization
Watch the complete drill animation and see how forms develop across the field. Understand the bigger picture, not just your individual coordinates.
Intuitive flow for staff
Take it from the desktop app to OpenMarch Online, and distribute to your On The Move ensembles, allowing students to download and learn, even offline.
Unlike anything else
On The Move is a modern app, at a competitive price. We collect zero data on students & performers.
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