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National Band Association Hall of Fame Inducts John P. Paynter
The National Band Association (NBA) inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors during a ... -
Glassmen Go Inactive
The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from Toledo, Ohio, announced that it will go inactive for the 2013 season of ... -
MFA Collects $11,000 for Sandy Relief
Two weeks before Bands of America Grand National Championships, Music for All CEO Eric Martin decided to rally the music ... -
Fall Championships Wrap-Up
The high school fall marching season is over, but the nation’s winners will remember the honor for years to come. ... -
Yamaha’s 125th Anniversary
Yamaha Corporation is celebrating its 125th anniversary with promotions and special events planned around the world as well as a ... -
Pearl Project 108
Pearl launched Project 108 in November 2012, encouraging percussionists of all ages worldwide to participate in a communal drumming experience. ... -
“Music for Your Schools” Giveaway
In recognition of decreasing school music budgets, music publisher Carl Fischer has continued its “Music for Your Schools” Giveaway and ... -
PAS Names New Executive Director
In November 2012, the Percussive Arts Society--one of the world’s largest percussion organizations--welcomes its new executive director, Larry Jacobson. From ... -
Guards on “Glee”
After featuring marching bands several times, the hit television series “Glee” has given color guard the spotlight, with two featured ... -
Hazing in the News: One Year Later
Almost one year after the death of drum major Robert D. Champion, Jr., in an alleged hazing incident, Florida A&M ... -
Kentucky Christian Takes the Field
While marching in a storied band program with years of history and tradition can be a great experience, being a ... -
Las Vegas Percussion Camp
Pearl Corporation joined forces with percussion instructor Brian Howerton and sponsored the Las Vegas Student Leadership Clinics and Percussion Camp. ... -
Buccaneers Reclaim DCA Gold
In Drum Corps Associates competition, the Reading Buccaneers reclaimed the Open Class championship this year with a vengeance, earning a ... -
Calgary Stampede Centennial
Marching bands played a prominent role in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Calgary Stampede, held July 6 to 15, ... -
Fred J. Miller in Memoriam
Marching arts pioneer and businessman Fred J. Miller passedaway on Aug. 3, 2012, at the age of 80. A resident ... -
Mass Middle School INpact Band at DCI
A mass band of middle schoolers will come together during Drum Corps International World Championships for a new unique and ... -
Colorado State Prepares for St. Patrick’s Festival
It’s the one day a year that everybody wants to be Irish—St. Patrick’s Day! The St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, ... -
Rocking Out With Foster the People
Grammy-nominated band Foster the People enlisted the help of marching bands around the country during its most recent tour. Best ... -
East-West Fusion Band in 2013 Rose Parade
The 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade will feature a very unique group, the East-West Fusion All-Star Band, a combined band ... -
Stephen F. Austin Rocks Out With Mumford & Sons
The Stephen F. Austin High School Marching Band from Richmond, Texas, made some very famous friends—the critically acclaimed British folk ... -
Tournament of Bands Turns 40
The Tournament of Bands celebrates 40 years of Atlantic Coast Championship events in both spring indoor and fall marching band ... -
MLK Riverside Kingsmen in “Harry’s Law”
The Martin Luther King High School Marching Band from Riverside, Calif., played costar to Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates in ... -
Stolen Tubas in SoCal
High school tuba players around Southern California have been unfairly silenced by a strange abundance of recent band room burglaries— ... -
USBands Creates All-Star Lineup
With a new name, a new webinar series and a new All-Star Marching Band opportunity, USBands presented by the Cadets ... -
Super Sunday for Marching Bands
This year, the city of Indianapolis—marching band’s de facto U.S. headquarters—also played host to the National Football League’s biggest day: ... -
Top Marching Moments of 2011
It was the year of the spoiler in championship events for the marching arts, as winning streaks came to an ... -
Mass Band Commemorates Pearl Harbor
Bands from around the country gathered to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, ... -
OSU Director, Dr. Jon R. Woods, Retires
Dr. Jon R. Woods, director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, has completed his 28th and final marching season ... -
Fall Band Championships
It was an extra merry holiday season for 2011’s marching band champions. Congratulations to these winners and all of the ... -
System Blue in Malaysia
The Blue Devils (BD) System Blue Educational Series went all the way to Malaysia this winter to teach a World ...