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This is a list of marching bands. Major types include collegiate and military. Major types include collegiate and military. At least 16 U.S. colleges have had scramble bands , which are also included in this list.
The first marching band formation, the Purdue All-American Marching Band "P Block". Instruments have been frequently used on the battlefield (for example the Iron Age carnyx and the medieval Ottoman military band [1]) but the modern marching band developed from European military bands formed in the Baroque period, partly influenced by the Ottoman tradition.
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According to Jack White, band director emeritus, the name arose during a contest in the early-1970s to find a name for the band. He received a brochure from a music company advertising arrangements that would "give your band the sound of today." He realized that the name fit perfectly and named the band the Sound of Today.
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College marching bands can also be found performing in parades such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rose Parade and performing in exhibition at high school marching band competitions such as those run by Bands of America and USBands. There are several styles of marching bands typically found at American colleges and universities.
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Formally known as "The Marching Blues", The Hertfordshire Showband is based in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire and is one of the United Kingdom's most successful marching bands. [1] The 75 strong band is administered by the Hertfordshire Band Academy. The Band is for both young people and adults and features Brass, Flute and Percussion sections.