Marching Bands

Majorettes twirl batons, streamers, knives or any other paraphernalia that can be tossed skyward, usually accompanied by a live band. You most likely have seen majorettes during the half-time show of your favorite high school or college football team. Here's how to become a majorette. more »

The Washington Redskins are one of the greatest football teams in NFL history, with several Super Bowl championships under their belt. The original team began in 1932, and were named the Boston Braves. In 1933, the team moved from Braves Field to Fenway Park, and became the Boston Redskins. On February 13, 1937, the NFL approved the... more »

While there are plenty of resources available for buying pre-arranged music for your marching band, nothing quite matches the thrill and challenge of developing your own arrangement. Only you know which instruments you have to work with, the strengths and weaknesses of your band, the occasion for which you'll be performing and the... more »

Pictures of marching bands can be colorful, fun, dynamic and moving. They can also be blurry, dark, static and boring when the wrong equipment is used. If you set out with the right tools and guidance, you should be able to take great pictures that will suit your needs, whether they are professional or personal. more »

The annual Battle of the Bands has come to be dubbed by some the "Super Bowl of College Marching Bands." That nickname is something of a misnomer, however, as the selected bands don't compete for first place or second place. The battle is considered more of a showcase, highlighting the top marching bands from Historically Black... more »