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 ...

Ty Brown, founder of Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program, helped orchestrate the iconic marching band scene in the season ...

Jim Mitchell, a former University marching band drum major who performed the national anthem before each Gophers football home game, died March 16. He was 59. Mitchell, of Minneapolis, died of an ...

The University of Wyoming "Western Thunder" Marching Band consists of students from all across the campus of UW. Throughout the fall, the marching band performs at all home football games and ...

Her solo piece was also recently featured ... High School Principal Meghen Sanders said. He served the Marching Band of Pride as a drum major in 2024, shouldering responsibility for its overall ...

Natalie Holder will be the first woman to serve as the combined band’s drum major, meaning she’s the top brass overseeing the university’s artillery and infantry bands. She’ll lead the band during the ...