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 ...

Whereas something like ... snare drum, bass drum and multi-tom's also referred to as tenors. The additional tenor drum adds for a driving rapid fire middle voice, and they use marching symbols ...

Purdue's iconic Big Bass Drum has been seen and heard ... Gregg Doyel of the Indy Star noted the All American Marching Band will not be able to use the drum on the road at Notre Dame Stadium ...