What is Marching band?
[[Image:KSUmarchingband.jpg|right|thumb|An American college marching band on the field ([[Kansas State University Marching Band|Kansas State University]])]] A '''marching band''' is a [[band]] of [[musical instrument|instrumental]] [[musician]]s who march while playing instruments. They combine movement – usually some type of marching and other movements – with their musical performance. The [[music]] usually has a strong [[rhythm]]ic component suitable for [[marching]]. Marching bands use a [[uniform]], often bearing the name and emblem of their organization. Most bands have a color guard, who perform with flags, swords, rifles and other props. In addition to traditional [[parade]] performances, many [[bands]] also perform field shows at special events (such as [[American football|football]] games) or at competitions. == Instruments in marching band == Its instruments typically are [[brass instrument]]s, [[woodwind instrument|woodwinds]], and [[percussion]] instruments. Instruments found in marching bands include: * [[Trumpet]] * [[Mellophone]] * [[Baritone horn|Baritone]]/[[Euphonium]] * [[Sousaphone]]/Contra * [[Flute]] * [[Clarinet]] * [[Saxophone]] * [[Snare drum]] * Tenor drum/Tom drums * [[Bass drum]] * [[Xylophone]] * [[Marimba]] * [[Vibraphone]] == References == <references /> * [http://www.faqs.org/faqs/music/marching/college-band-faq/ rec.arts.marching.band.college Usenet newsgroup FAQ] ==Other websites== {{commons|Marching band}} *[http://www.marchingwiki.com MarchingWiki.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531142741/http://marchingwiki.com/ |date=2011-05-31 }} *[http://www.marching.com Marching.com] *[http://www.marchingarts.com MarchingArts.com] *[http://www.ucband.uc.edu/kappakappapsi/compendium/ Compendium of College Marching Bands] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609074123/http://www.ucband.uc.edu/kappakappapsi/compendium/ |date=2007-06-09 }} *[http://www.marchingbandplanet.com marchingbandplanet.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/2