The University of Illinois marching band, the Marching Illini, wore two baldrics as a part of their uniform until 2009, with one over each shoulder.

** Marching band, a group of performers that consist of instrumental musicians who generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching ( and possibly other movements ) with their musical performance

* Drum cadence, a work played exclusively by the percussion section of a modern marching band

Prior to the invention of tension rods drum skins were attached and tuned by rope systems such as that used on the Djembe or pegs and ropes such as that used on Ewe Drums, a system rarely used today, although sometimes seen on regimental marching band snare drums.

* Drum Major Academy, an annual clinic for drum majors and marching band members

Beginning around 1890, the early New Orleans jazz ensemble ( which played a mixture of marches, ragtime, and Dixieland ) was initially a marching band with a tuba or sousaphone ( or occasionally bass saxophone ) supplying the bass line.

" Kaye was often invited to conduct symphonies as charity fundraisers and was the conductor of the all-city marching band at the season opener of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1984.

* Instruments " borrowed " from marching band percussion, such as the tuned bass drums used in the drumline.

* 1996 – A Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band crashes on landing at Eindhoven Airport.

There are a number of specialist units within the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince, which include a motorcycle section ( for rapid-response and motorcycle outriding ); a bodyguard and protection unit ; a diving unit with military, rescue, and scientific capabilities ; a military first-aid unit which provides first-aid and ambulance cover at public and sporting events ; and a military band, which includes state trumpeters, a brass ensemble, and a small orchestra, as well as being a marching band for ceremonial purposes.

Charles Ives often used two conductors, one for example to simulate a marching band coming through his piece.

A useful analogy in explaining the refraction of light would be to imagine a marching band as they march at an oblique angle from pavement ( a fast medium ) into mud ( a slower medium ).

Hand salutes similar to those used in the military are rendered by the Drum Major of a marching band or drum corps just prior to beginning their performance ( after the show announcer asks if the group is ready ), as well as following completion of the performance, both rendered to the audience.

The music itself would be re-used in other films ( most notably the track " L ' Enfant " in The Year of Living Dangerously ( 1982 ) by Peter Weir ; the melody of same ( in marching band format ) can also be heard at the beginning of the 1924 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies scene in the film Chariots of Fire ) and television commercials ( the track " Hymne ", used in Barilla pasta commercials in Italy and Ernest & Julio Gallo wine ads in the US ).

The Redskins were the first team in the NFL with an official marching band and also the first team to have a fight song, " Hail to the Redskins "

Is a genre of marching ensemble descended from it military drummers and can be arranged as a performance of a drum, a group of drummers, and as a part of a larger marching band.

Texas Tech University Goin ' Band from Raiderland | Goin ' Band from Raiderland, a college marching band in the United States

A marching band is an ensemble of instrumental musicians that generally perform outdoors for the purpose of entertainment and sometimes in competition.

The marching band originated with travelling musicians who performed together at festivals and celebrations throughout the ancient world.

It evolved and became more structured within the armies of the early city-states, becoming the basis for the military band, from which the modern marching band emerged.

As musicians became less important in directing the movement of troops on the battlefield, the bands moved into increasingly ceremonial roles-an intermediate stage which provided some of the instrumentation and music for marching bands was the modern brass band, which also evolved out of the military tradition.

Many military traditions survive in modern marching band.

It is held during the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, and typically includes masked balls, fancy dress and grotesque mask competitions, lavish late-night parties, a colourful, ticker-tape parade of allegorical floats presided over by King Carnival ( Maltese: ir-Re tal-Karnival ), marching bands and costumed revellers.

In addition to traditional parade performances, many marching bands also perform field shows at special events like competitions.

Typically, corps style bands are gearing their performances for marching competitions and marching festivals.

Texas has an ' Eight Hour Rule ' which states that no competitive part of a marching band can spend more than 8 hours per week, including full band rehearsals, sectionals, and time before competitions, rehearsing.

Most high school marching band competitions occur in the fall when the majority of schools begin classes.

Conway Public Schools has very strong theatre and music programs, with large concert and marching bands that consistently receive high marks in regional competitions.

Led by a " Danish Maid ," the program consists of æbleskiver eating competitions, music, dancing, and processions through the downtown area with floats, marching groups, marching bands, folk dancers and singers.

They have won numerous state and regional titles in marching band field show and indoor percussion show competitions dating back to the 1970s, first under the direction of Gilbert A. Madrigale and currently under the direction of William R. Kingsland.

Popular in the northern midwestern states including Minnesota and Wisconsin, street marching band competitions are held in the late spring and early summer months of May, June and July.

Murray County Central's marching band is an award-winning band that competes in multiple competitions throughout the Midwest.

After bringing home top honors during the 1990s at many large state competitions, the Marching Knights are nationally recognized as being a high-ranking, proficient marching band.

This day is marked by parades, patriotic programs, drum and bugle and marching band competitions, and special programs on the national and local media outlets, even concerts.

* Tournament Indoor Association, a division of Tournament of Bands which sanctions competitions for indoor guard, marching percussion, concert percussion, twirlers and dance team units

It also hosts football camps and coaches ' clinics, marching band competitions and musical concerts.

The band at Oldham County High, under the direction of Brad Rogers has numerous awards and recognitions throughout its existence, from distinguished rankings in the KMEA convention to victories in notable marching band competitions.

* Bands of America, an organization that arranges and hosts highschool band concert festivals and marching competitions

The Lawrence High School " Red Scare " Marching Band is the school's marching band, which provides entertainment at school football games, local parades, competitions and in cities across the country.

The Norwalk High School marching band has placed highly in regional and national competitions.

Other competitions also occur including art contests, a hot air balloon race, and a high school marching band contest on " Band Day ".

The band performs in parades and high school marching band competitions.

The school has a very active music department, with its marching band, the Marching Mustangs, participating in several competitions.