Marching band
A marching band is a band of instrumental musicians who march while playing instruments.
They combine movement – usually some type of marching and other movements – with their musical performance. Its instruments typically are brass instruments, woodwinds, and percussion instruments. The music usually has a strong rhythmic component suitable for marching. Marching bands use a uniform, often bearing the name and emblem of their organization. Many bands have a color guard, who perform with flags and other props.
In addition to traditional parade performances, many bands also perform field shows at special events (such as football games) or at competitions.
Marching Band Media
Goin' Band from Raiderland, a college marching band in the United States
The first marching band formation, the Purdue All-American Marching Band "P Block"
The University of Detroit Band performing at Dinan Field in the 1920s.
The Marching Illini, the first band to perform a halftime show at an American football game
Texas A&M's "aTm" formation during halftime
The Brentwood Imperial Youth Band
The Muncie Southside High School Spirit of South Marching Band performs at the Preliminary contest at the Indiana State Fair Band Day Competition in 2010.
The UMass Band has long used electronics in its performances.
Marching bands members may hold music on lyres attached to the instrument.
References
Other websites
- MarchingWiki.com Archived 2011-05-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Marching.com
- MarchingArts.com
- Compendium of College Marching Bands Archived 2007-06-09 at the Wayback Machine
- marchingbandplanet.com Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
- World Association of Marching Show Bands
