In 1921, Paul ‘Spotts’ Emrick decided that the “All-American” Marching Band needed something to set them apart from other bands. Emrick’s idea called for a bass drum larger than any other. The idea ...

The university band program began in 1978 as a basketball “pep” band under the direction of Dr. Everett Lawler. In 1987, Dr. Clifford Winter joined the faculty as Director of Bands and was charged ...

Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band already has its Thanksgiving ... From 2014: Temple's marching band makes big noise nationally Junior bass drum player Dillon Ferraro said her parents ...

DeGroff is currently the drill designer for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, winners of the Sudler Trophy, an award given to the best college marching band in the country. He is currently on ...

Members of the mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, drumline, and color guard will be provided with university-owned equipment at no charge. Due to the midday rehearsal schedule for the ...

In 1973, Richard Swinsick directed the Western Michigan University marching band. He added a flag corps to the band, using them to add color, movement and excitement to the band’s shows. A new ...