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- When Were Marching Bands Introduced in Schools?
- Do Marching Bands Exist in The UK?
- Music in Parades
Marching bands have had a presence at American universities since the 19th century. This is typically because they were associated with Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, which are university-based officer training programs. Founded in 1845, the oldest American college marching band is the University of Notre Dame’s Band of the Fighting Iri...
Going all the way back to the 18th century, each regiment in the British Army has maintained his own military band, and both the Marines and the Royal Air Force also have their own ensembles. Marching is an important tradition in the military and learning this forms part of basic training both in the UK, and in other countries. In the British milit...
Bands perform in multiple parades across the world, from royal events, to annual holidays. The largest parade in the world is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which takes place in New York City, and features 10 marching bands, and almost 8,000 performers. In most parades, the band will be led by a ‘Drum Major’ (also known as a field commander). ...
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Sep 16, 2023 · The Regional Championships offer world-class band performances by many of the finest high school marching bands in America with expert evaluators. 2023 BOA Regional Schedule. September 16, 2023. Louisville, KY. University of Louisville Cardinal Stadium.
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Most high school marching bands, and some college marching bands, are accompanied by a color guard, a group of performers who add a visual interpretation to the music through the use of props, most often flags, rifles, and sabers.
