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 plans ... end of a band camp showcase over the weekend, when a drum head branded with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...

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 ...

energized by the sounds of brass instruments and dancing to the beat of the drums played by several historically Black college and university marching bands. Each wore uniforms with school colors ...

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 ...

(WSET) — For the first time in its history, the Liberty University Spirit of the Mountain Marching Band will perform in ... really excited," said senior drum major, Erin McDonald.