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For freshmen or upperclassmen who will be starting their first year in the marching band, band camp can feel awkward. They don’t know anyone, and it can be difficult to integrate them into the band and make them feel welcome. One way to help students relax, have fun, get to know each other, and foster […]

Marching band is a unique form of music performance and entertainment. There are many hours that go into learning a halftime show, and you have to play your instrument throughout an entire football game. For the band to look and sound their best, students must attend band camp at their high school before the school […]

Band Camp is a fun and exciting time during the summer for many music students. It can also be stressful and nerve-wracking if you aren’t sure what to expect. While Top Music Tips doesn’t host any band camps (at least not yet). Our team of writers all have a lot of experience attending them. This […]

It may sound “nerdy,” but band camps are some of the best summer camps you can attend. Some are day camps, some are at your high school, and others are overnight camps held at colleges across the country. You spend your days playing music with other people from across the state or country who love […]

Preparing meals for a marching band is an important step in the planning process. Group 1 marching bands have anywhere from 1 to 39 members; group 5 marching bands can have over 100 members. The Allen Eagle Escadrille Marching Band from Allen, Texas has over 700 members! That can be a lot of mouths to […]

Parades are where many non-musicians will see a marching band. While it may look like all marching bands do is walk in lines in parades, the most exciting and entertaining part of seeing a marching band perform is during halftime. Having special drill, playing music people will recognize, and taking the energy from the stands […]

You have decided to join your school’s marching band and are about to attend “band camp.”  You may not know how marching band camp works, but the central part of it is marching. Everyone in the band knows it is your first time in the marching band. They all have been in your shoes and […]

Below you can find our comprehensive list of every marching band in the state of Alabama. College/University bands will be listed separately from high school bands. You will find the city where the band is located, the name of the school, a link to their social accounts, and the size of the band (if we […]

Marching bands have been a beloved part of American culture for centuries. These large ensembles of musicians and performers march and play music at various events, including football games, parades, and competitions. As a member or fan of marching bands, it is important to understand the fascinating history of marching bands, from their early military […]

Marching bands have come a long way from their military origins, and so has the music bands play. Modern and popular music is something that makes a marching band entertaining. There isn’t one kind of music that marching bands exclusively cover, and pairing a well-known or much-loved song with a fantastic drill makes fans want […]