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Marching Band Sizes and Classification (Easy Chart)
Marching band competitions are one of the best parts of being a part of your high school’s marching band. You will travel around in or outside the state on a Saturday, perform your show for judges, and watch other schools’ shows while hanging out in the stands with your friends, snacking on some cheese fries […]
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The Fascinating History of Marching Bands
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 […]
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25 Best Marching Band Cover Songs (Viral Potential!)
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 […]
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The Ultimate Marching Band Handbook: Everything You Need to Know!
One of the most underrated and misunderstood pastimes in America. Traditional High School and College Marching Bands are a staple in music education and sports. What is Marching Band? A marching band is a type of musical ensemble that performs music while marching or moving in formation. Marching bands are typically made up of brass […]
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Complete Marching Band Glossary, & Terms
Every marching band is unique. The terms they use and their meanings will vary slightly (especially the verbal commands used for directing the band). This glossary covers all the basic words you would need to know about Marching Band. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | […]
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How Marching Bands Make Formations (Drill and Choreography)
If you’ve watched a marching band field show, you’ve seen individual marching band members move around to different places on the field. The band members create pictures, show movement, or a combination of both. How do the band members all know where to go? How do they not bump into each other? Marching band members […]
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Indoor Percussion Ensemble (Indoor Drumline)
Indoor percussion ensembles have evolved from something for marching band musicians to do in their off-season into stand-alone careers for aspiring musicians of all ages. These ensembles, made up of battery percussionists, pit percussionists, and sometimes even flag corps members, create stunning visual programs while performing some of the most difficult musical pieces written for […]
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Why Saxophones Are Sometimes Called Horns! (Is Sax a Horn?)
You may have heard the term “horn” used for certain musical instruments. Sometimes, people refer to saxophones as horns. Is a saxophone really a horn? Saxophones are technically woodwind instruments, and horns are typically brass instruments. When people refer to saxophones as horns, they usually do so when they are included with other brass instruments […]
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Top 30 College Marching Bands (2023)
Marching in college is a unique experience. You leave your family to go to college, and then you immediately have a new band family that looks out for each other. If you thought a high school marching band was fun, you would be blown away the first time you march at a pregame show in […]
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Why Do Marching Bands Wear Uniforms?
An essential part of being in a marching band is wearing and caring for your uniform. The reason why marching bands wear uniforms dates back to the middle ages. During the middle ages, musicians would join local feudal armies and play to direct soldiers to the battlefields, raise morale, and energize the soldiers. To show […]
