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YouTube videos showcase marching activities

Marching-related videos are all over YouTube. That's great news for marching fans, since it's now easier than ever to view clips of bands, guards, drumlines and events. Here are a few videos that Marching.com has featured in conjunction with news stories.

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Swiss drum unit gaining international fame
The "Top Secret" drum corps from Basel, Switzerland has been making a splash with its performances across Europe, North America and Australia. The group is known for its military-style precision and crowd-pleasing stick tricks. This video shows the group's performance at the 2006 Military Tattoo on the grounds of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Visit Wikipedia for more info about Top Secret.

Percussion units perform at European championship
Two World Class percussion units from the USA performed in exhibition March 30 at the 2008 Indoor Percussion Europe (IPE) Championships in Belgium. This video features Scholastic World unit Father Ryan H.S. from Nashville, Tennessee presenting its show "7 Countries in 7 Minutes." Independent World unit Matrix from Akron, Ohio also performed. For scores, interviews and more information about IPE, visit indoorpercussioneurope.org.

Patrick Henry Hughes: Musician rises against the odds
Parental support and a positive outlook have helped Patrick Henry Hughes overcome blindness and a wheelchair. The gifted musician is a pianist and also plays trumpet in the University of Louisville marching band. His inspirational story has sparked interest around the world, and his family will be featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition airing February 17, 2008. This video from ESPN provides a touching overview of Patrick's story.

Pasadena draws bands from around the world
The 2008 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade featured a spectacular range of marching bands, including groups from Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Hawaii and all areas of the continental United States. This video clip from KTLA-TV in Los Angeles shows the Akashikita High School Band from Japan.

Drum corps auditioning soon for 2008
It may seem like the drum & bugle corps season just ended, but it's already time to think about summer 2008. Most corps hold audition camps in November or December, so make plans now if you're interested in marching. (Specific dates are listed in the Corps section of DCI.org.) Wonder what to expect? This video shows highlights of the Phantom Regiment audition camp from November 2007.

Tips from The Cavaliers: Developing endurance
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps has created a series of short videos featuring educational tips that may be useful to your group. In this first episode, Assistant Director Bruno Zuccala explains how the staff develops both physical and mental endurance among the corps members.

Video highlights from YouTube
A floral float titled "Manually Controlled Elephant" was the sweepstakes winner of the 2007 Bloemencorso Zundert, one of The Netherlands' largest flower parades. This video clip shows the colorful giant, which was created by the all-volunteer Stuivezand civic group. Twelve people push the float from behind (there is no vehicle underneath) while another dozen riders control the animated movement.

Video highlights from YouTube
Parades featuring creative floral floats are popular in the flower-producing regions of Belgium and The Netherlands. The parades are known not only for beautiful flowers, but also for the music and costumed performers that are an important part of each float's theme. This video features highlights of the 2006 Bloemencorso Zundert, one of Europe's largest flower parades.

Video highlights from YouTube
Many parade bands in the upper midwest perform creative street shows, and they gather for the Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship in Alexandria, Minnesota. Park Center H.S. from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota won the Grand Champion title in 2007. This low-resolution clip features Park Center's performance as seen on the event's official DVD which uses multiple cameras and aerial views. You can view a higher quality clip and order a full-length DVD of the parade at ExcellentMultimedia.com.

Video highlights from YouTube
The 2007 Drum Corps International competitive season opens June 16 and culminates with the championship finals in Pasadena on August 11. Long-time drum corps fans will remember when "all-star" corps were organized to appear in major televised parades. Check out this clip featuring the 1994 All-Star Drum and Bugle Corps in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Video highlights from YouTube
Drum Corps Japan held its championship in Yokohama on January 28, 2007. This indoor event featured seven units in finals, with the Yokohama Inspires narrowly defeating the Yokohama Scouts by a score of 91.95 to 91.15. The Inspires' extended version of Malagueña earned top brass, visual and color guard. The Scouts earned high percussion. View a video of the Inspires below.

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