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 ...

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 ...

“Being named a drum major for the third time has been an absolutely incredible honor. It means that I get to continue to serve as a leader and as an ambassador for the Purdue “All-American” Marching ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Western Michigan University's ... are welcome in the Bronco Marching Band. Many people are surprised to hear that the majority (more than 75 percent) of our members are in majors other than music. In ...

Dan Lutz is the Director of University Bands at the University of Massachusetts Lowell where ... and Choral Conductors Association Hall of Fame and the Massachusetts Drum Corps and Music Educators ...