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 Western Thunder Drumline consists of marching snare drum, tenors (5 drum), bass drums, and cymbals. Students need to complete an audition so that we can place you on the instrument that fits you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band already has its Thanksgiving plans ... end of a band camp showcase over the weekend, when a drum head branded with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...

drum set, auxiliary percussion, guitar, electric bass, and keyboards! UWE performs six concerts a year, including the annual Bands of the Beanpot with Boston University, Harvard University, and ...

For the 44th year, the Valencia-based company, known as the premier manufacturer of drum ... bass drum heads, their multi-colored silkscreened drum heads became available and popular with marching ...