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Hail to the Chief
In the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade, marching bands performed to celebrate our democracy. In the United States, when we think ... -
Yamaha YX-230 Xylophone, 8300R Series Timpani
Yamaha released two new instruments in January that will benefit a wide range of musicians Intended for beginning percussion students, ... -
Vic Firth Iain Moyer Mallets
Vic Firth’s Iain Moyer Signature Keyboard Mallets bring new capabilities and techniques to marimba and vibraphone musicians in front ensembles. ... -
University of Washington Husky Marching Band
Adhering to traditions while keeping the band fresh is a continual balance for many marching ensembles. Dr. Brad McDavid talks ... -
KHS America Donates $60,000 in Instruments for Flood Relief
In a generous display of charity, KHS America collaborated with musician Harry Connick Jr., to surprise the Central High School ... -
Tennessee State Performs at the White House
To celebrate the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian, the Tennessee State ... -
The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps
Comedy. Love. Zombies. A unique show with a memorable name—backed by behind-the-scenes administrative improvements—helped The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps ... -
Make Some Noise
When the band is in the stands, it is the biggest rooting section in the stadium and brings an infectious ... -
Indiana University to Build New Music Facility
The Indiana University Marching Hundred will soon have a massive change in scenery with a new 20,000-square-foot facility. Recently the ... -
Drum Corps Docu-Drama
The Fuse cable network will soon give audiences a taste of the drum corps experience with an upcoming docu-drama from ... -
Notre Dame Receives Weatherproof Bass Guitar
The University of Notre Dame Band of the Fighting Irish recently received a one-of-a-kind gift—a completely weatherproof bass guitar built ... -
HS Championships 2015 Recap
As the 2015 marching band season ends, the champions in each circuit stand victorious. At Bands of America, Broken Arrow ... -
Steve Gadd 70th Collection
In celebration of Steve Gadd’s 70th birthday, Vic Firth Company is releasing a set of limited edition drum gear commemorating ... -
FieldProps.com Frames and Flags
Thanks to FieldProps.com, a division of Band Today LLC, marching bands no longer have to struggle with temperamental homemade props ... -
Bandmates Decals
Marching performers and fans can showcase their activity with Bandmates’ decals that can stick on cars, instrument cases or windows. ... -
Fun-Sized Drum Corps
Drum Corps International’s SoundSport and DrumLine Battle, which allow smaller ensembles to participate in new types of marching programs, have ... -
Hit the Beach
Beach cities invite tourism year-round. What better way to be a tourist than to travel with your band to perform ... -
The Impact of Amplification
Though controversial when first introduced in Drum Corps International, amplification and electronics are here to stay. Five years later, what ... -
You Ought To Be in Soundtracks
Some musicians strive for the glitzand glamour of recording soundtracksfor a major motion picture. Othertimes, a lucky break falls in ... -
Marching All-Stars
Honor bands created by marching circuits and by prestigious parades give individual students a chance to shine in the national ... -
ON2 Percussion’s Drum Slips
Thanks to ON2 Percussion’s Drum Slips, drums can go from solid colors to striking, visual components of a performance. From ... -
SwaggerTags
Identical instrument cases can have their own easily identifiable “swagger” with the help of SwaggerTags, which are inexpensive, durable plastic ... -
University of South Carolina
In just two years, the University of South Carolina’s newestdirector of athletic bands has made a big difference in thesize, ...
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