Why have marching bands historically been part of African American cultural traditions? Marching bands are rooted in military training exercises and combat formations. African American marching bands and drumlines honored service in U.S. conflicts, while highlighting the absence of civil rights despite sacrifices to defend the nation. While laws prevented black people from carrying weapons, they were allowed to hold musical instruments. Many were assigned to the fife and drum corps—musicians tha

Marching into March with Morgan State University Bands. Happy Marching Music Day! #usarmybands #percussion #MarchingMusicDay #marchingband #morganstateuniversity #usarmy | The United States Army Field Band

Even in the rain, the Bands of America Honor Band is looking so good and sounding so great. The band was the final marching band in today’s Rose Parade (and this video is being posted even before the band completes the two-hour march down the 5.5 mile route). #RoseParade #BandsOfAmerica Music for All Bands of America | Marching.com