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 ...

For 149 years, the largest collegiate military marching band in the U.S. — the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band at Texas A&M ...

Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band already has its Thanksgiving ... From 2014: Temple's marching band makes big noise nationally Junior bass drum player Dillon Ferraro said her parents ...

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 ...