Activity

A Marching Band is a group of musicians play their instrument while marching. Instruments mainly consist of brass and percussion, occasionally woodwinds, and these bands often perform at events for entertainment. Take a look at the video attached to see what makes up a marching band. What are some of the instruments you can see and hear? As discussion starters, here are some fun facts about the marching band.

Fun facts:

• Marching bands are groups of musicians who play music while marching in formation.
• Marching bands are often associated with parades, halftime shows at sporting events, and military ceremonies.
• The drum major is the leader of the marching band and is usually recognizable by their distinctive uniform and tall hat.
• The instruments played in a marching band include brass instruments like trumpets and trombones, woodwind instruments like clarinets and saxophones, percussion instruments like drums and cymbals, and sometimes even string instruments like bass guitars.
• Some high schools and universities have very competitive marching band programs, with competitions that take place across the country.
• Marching bands often have color guard teams that twirl flags, rifles, and sabers in sync with the music and the marching.

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Click on the video below to hear the marching band in "We're all in this together" from the Disney movie, "High School Musical" and discuss what a marching band sounds and looks like.