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Tulane Band has active Mardi Gras parade schedule
More than 30 Mardi Gras parades (surprisingly family-friendly) roll through the New Orleans area during Carnival season, with most parades happening in the ten days leading up to Fat Tuesday. The Tulane University marching band will perform in four parades this season, including the famous Rex parade on February 16. This clip follows the band's preparations to march more than 20 miles.
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2010 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
More than 30 Mardi Gras parades roll through New Orleans during Carnival season, with most parades happening in the ten days leading up to Fat Tuesday. Full story >>

Calgary Stampede to host 2012 WAMSB Championship
The Calgary Stampede has been sanctioned to host the 2012 World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) World Championship July 7-10, 2012, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. The committee anticipates hosting between 30 and 50 marching show bands from around the world. Full story >>

Wenger Corp. introduces OnBoard Marching Band Podiums
With the introduction of new drum major and auxiliary podiums, Wenger Corp. is expanding its OnBoard product family of specialized equipment for marching bands, drum corps and similar groups. Full story >>

Music For All announces Bands of America Hall of Fame Inductees
Music for All announced that Anthony Maiello, Robert Reynolds and Scott McCormick will be inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame at the Music for All National Festival on March 6, 2010. Full story >>

Florida A&M Marching 100 Honda Battle of the Bands a hot ticket in Atlanta
More than 1,800 student musicians and 60,000 fans will converge in Atlanta's Georgia Dome for the 8th annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. The event will feature eight Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands in a high-energy exhibition beginning at 3 PM on Saturday, January 30. Full story >>

Marvin Marker, Long Beach's 'Music Man,' dies at 74
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FEATURED EVENTS
Honolulu Festival Parade of BandsMARCH 14: Hawaii's Honolulu Festival Parade of Bands will now feature a marching band competition.

National Memorial Day ParadeMAY 31: The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. is a tribute to America's Veterans.
Recent: Fiesta Bowl Results, Rose Parade Photos, Macy's Parade Photos
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SPOTLIGHT
One More Time Around Again Marching Band Portland's giant marching band invites adults to join and march 'one more time'
A new season is about to begin for Portland, Oregon's 500-member One More Time Around Again Marching Band, and the directors invite prospective members from across the country to join. Full story >>

Steamboat Springs Ski Band photo Ski Band embodies the spirit of Steamboat Springs
Band members will warm up their instruments for the Winter Carnival Diamond Hitch Parade, like students have been doing since 1935. Then they'll play down the length of the parade route ... while marching on skis. Full story >>

Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band Blind school's marching band fosters student pride, inspires audience
The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band performed its field show at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest, and it was a moment the band members will never forget. Full story >>

Band Dads assemble the Soddy-Daisy H.S. Band's drum major podium Boosters help make dreams come true
Band boosters are essential to the success of high school marching band programs. In Pasadena, dedicated band parents were everywhere and students were quick to acknowledge their efforts. Full story >>

Color guard flag design How to make flags and influence people
Design a flag well and it will work for you the entire time it is in view. But what makes a great flag truly great? Shape, color, size, fabric ... these are some of the aspects to consider when attempting to create the perfect flag. Full story >>

Plan a show that appeals to judges and the crowd The Competitive Edge: Planning for Success
You want your show to reflect your band's identity, challenge your performers and appeal to both the judges and the crowd. That's a tall order, but author and arranger William Spencer-Pierce explains that the key to achieving those goals is planning. Full story >>

Students of all abilities benefit from band
Their band directors took a chance on them, and these five students went on to contribute to their bands' success, both on the field and in the lives of their fellow band members. Full story >>

DCI Drum Corps International Wanna march? DCI corps auditioning for 2010
As the fall season for high school and college marching bands nears the end, drum and bugle corps are already looking ahead to next year. Units that compete on the Drum Corps International summer tour will hold auditions for prospective members in November and December. Full story >>

Holland photo features
View extensive photo coverage from The Netherlands including flower parades in Zundert, Tiel and Lichtenvoorde plus the Beatrix Music Festival and Drum Corps Netherlands Finals. See the full list of marching photo galleries >>

Throw It Down captures intensity of drum corps
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