If you like football or basketball you may already love marching bands and pep bands. Marching bands performing at football games is as American as apple pie. But did you know that college marching bands have been around since the 1800s? Let us share the stories and history of marching band so you will learn and better appreciate its connections to the sporting world.
College marching band is one of the largest music ensembles on college campuses, and it is well known for its high energy performances that bring together students from diverse backgrounds. One question that often comes up is whether or not students have to be music majors to be in college marching band. Joining a college…
College marching bands are a staple of American culture, adding to the excitement and school spirit of college football games and other events. However, many people may not be aware that college marching bands also participate in competitions. These competitions can provide students with opportunities for exposure, content creation, skill-building, and the chance to showcase…
College marching bands have lots of different musical instruments included in their makeup. But do college marching bands have clarinets? As a former marching band member, I can attest to the fact the clarinets are played in marching bands. Bands frequently use clarinets, while some marching bands do not. The clarinet adds a unique sound…
Marching bands are some of the most impressive musical performances that can grace the earth today. So how often do college marching bands practice? As a former member of a marching band, I can tell you the schedules differ from school to school. And not only from school to school, marching band practice differs from…
When most people think of marching bands, their first thoughts go to the large brass section with trombones, tubas, and trumpets. However, there are many other instruments that are vital parts of these ensembles, even though they can be easy to overlook. There are flutes in college marching bands. They are part of the woodwind…
When enrolling in and attending college, it’s a great idea to pursue one’s favorite hobbies and past times, like sports, the arts, or musical studies like marching band! For all those who are interested in joining a college marching band, is it possible to also get paid while playing instruments and marching? After doing extensive…
When students want to enjoy the thrills of college, learn from rigorous studies, but also have a thriving social life, joining the college marching band at any school is a great group to join for inclusion and fun. For those looking to join a college marching band, what should be expected, and how hard will…
Many people find themselves enjoying a college’s marching band while watching a football game, but most are unaware of which types of instruments are being played on the field. Unless you’re familiar with the various instruments that make up a band, it can be challenging to identify whether there are brass instruments or woodwind instruments…
College-level sports are entertaining to watch and attend. There is the main event, usually football, surrounded by cheerleaders, food stands, and merchandise stores. Often there is also a marching band playing melodious tunes on the field and in the stands, however, some may wonder if college marching bands have percussionists playing alongside them. Many college…
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