Run the
whole band
from one
downbeat.
The command center built for marching band. Calendar, announcements, volunteer shifts, roster, metronome, and tuner — all connected, all synced, one login.
How many apps does your program actually need?
Most programs run on a franken-stack of eight different tools that barely talk to each other. Parents and students can't remember where to check what. Directors burn hours copying information from one system to the next.
Everything your program runs on, in one place.
Each feature is built specifically for the way marching bands actually work. Scoped to sections and subsections where it matters, show-aware where it counts.
Scoped Calendar
Events typed by kind (rehearsal, sectional, show, meeting) and targeted to specific sections or subsections.
- Flutes don't get pinged for brass-only sectionals
- One calendar, per-role filtering
- Show events automatically flow into the volunteer system
Announcements
Post targeted announcements to specific audiences. No more wondering who actually saw your message.
- Target by role, section, or subsection
- Create custom groups ("Leadership Team," "Drumline Captains")
- Lower roles have scoped posting — section leaders can only post to their section
Volunteer Coordination
Goodbye SignUpGenius. Your show calendar drives volunteer shifts automatically.
- Create a show event, shifts show up ready to configure
- Slot counts with live filled indicators
- Atomic signups — no more double-bookings
- See exactly who signed up for what
Member Roster
Full program roster with customizable roles. No more spreadsheets.
- Search, filter, group by role or section
- Generate join codes for any role — members sign up themselves
- Built-in section structure that matches how marching bands work
Show Metronome
Not just a click. A full show playback system that handles the complexity of competitive shows.
- Pre-built tempo maps per show
- Tempo ramps with accurate per-beat interpolation
- Meter changes, accent patterns, count-ins
- Runs in your browser — no install
Chromatic Tuner
A proper tuner built for ensemble work.
- All concert pitches, A tuning presets
- Cents offset adjustment, waveform selection
- Smooth fade so it's actually usable in a rehearsal hall
Every program is different. Your permissions should be too.
Directors get real control over what their staff, students, and parents can see and do. Roles like "Section Leader," "Drum Major," "Exec Board" ship with sensible defaults — but everything is editable.
Need a "Drum Captain" role that can edit metronome profiles but not manage members? Build it in thirty seconds. Checkbox permissions, no developer required.
We're looking for a few pilot programs.
DOWNBEAT is in active beta. We're partnering with a small number of marching band programs to refine the product before we open it up more broadly.
In exchange: direct access to the team for feedback, fast bug fixes, and your feature requests prioritized.
Three steps to go.
Onboarding is fast. Your program is running by the end of a rehearsal break.
Create your account
Email and password. Takes twenty seconds. You can sign up either as a director starting a new program or a member joining an existing one.
Join or create a program
Directors start a new program and invite members with generated join codes. Members enter a code and land in the right role, section, and subsection — no guesswork.
Start running your program
Your dashboard, calendar, announcements feed, volunteer ops, metronome, and tuner are live. Turn features on or off to match how your program actually operates.
Ready to run it from one downbeat?
Sign up, create your program, and you're running the whole thing in one place before the next rehearsal.