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"Go Band!" Facebook post about team aspect of marching band goes viral
A social media post about the dedication and teamwork found in marching bands has gone viral, spreading a positive message about the marching activity to tens of thousands of readers (so far). Full story >> Marching band member rolls through challenges of cerebral palsy The marching community is being inspired by the Omaha World-Herald story of a band member who doesn't let cerebral palsy keep her off the field. See the story and video, plus view some other inspiring stories from the Marching.com archives about performers who overcame obstacles to perform in marching band. Full story >> Marching.com joins the national SupportMusic coalition to strengthen music education in schools 
Marching.com has joined the SupportMusic Coalition, a public service led by U.S.-based NAMM and MENC, that seeks to strengthen community commitment and support for quality music education in schools. Full story >>
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FEATURED EVENTS APRIL 3-6: A whopping 355 color guards will gather in Dayton, OH, for the
WGI Color Guard World Championships.
APRIL 10-14: The
WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships will feature 228 percussion ensembles and 45 winds units.
 APRIL 13:
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade celebrates spring in Washington, D.C.
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• Virginia International Music Festival
• West Virginia Strawberry Festival Parade • National Memorial Day Parade • Portland Grand Floral Parade • Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade • Outback Bowl Music Festival SPOTLIGHT
Superfan group breaks own record viewing WGI color guard performances
If there is a performance happening in UD Arena during the WGI Color Guard World Championships, this group is there to watch and cheer. Meet Spectator Independent. Full story >> 
2020 Rose Parade marching band selections announced
The Tournament of Roses has officially announced the band lineup for the 2020 Rose Parade. The outstanding roster includes an unprecedented number of international bands. Full story >> 
Winter Circuit Championship Schedule
Champions will be crowned as winter guard and percussion circuits hold their 2019 championship events throughout March and April. View dates >> 
Photo Feature: Tournament of Roses Bandfest
View photos of all 21 bands from the 2019 Tournament of Roses Bandfest field exhibition held December 29-30 in Pasadena. View gallery >> 
Photo Feature: 2018 BOA Grand National Championships
View photos of all 37 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 8-10 in Indianapolis. View gallery >> 
Seen and Heard at BOA 2018
Columnist DJ Corchin shares his annual Top 20 Most Hilarious Things Seen or Overheard at the 2018 Bands of America Grand National Championships! Full story >> 
A day in the life of a Macy's Parade marching band
Go behind the scenes and experience an up-to-the-minute account of what bands experience at one of America's great parades. Full story >> 
Photo Feature: 2018 DCI World Championships
View 80+ photos from the Drum Corps International World Championships held August 9-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. View gallery >> 
Puppet artist Heather Henson adds color guard performers to new show
Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets creator Jim Henson, has incorporated a quartet of skilled color guard performers into her latest puppetry project, Ajijaak on Turtle Island. Full story >> Prep your body for marching season with this training plan by Rob Stein |
