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The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band has pioneered a number of accomplishments. [7] [additional citation(s) needed] It was the first marching band to: Break ranks on a football field to make a formation (The "Block P"), 1907; Carry the colors of the Big Ten, 1919; Play opposing school fight song, 1920; Wear their hats backwards after a ...
The Purdue Big Bass Drum is a percussion instrument played by the All-American Marching Band (AAMB) of Purdue University. At a height of over ten feet (3 m) when the carriage is included, it is branded by Purdue as the "World's Largest Drum". Since its inception, it has become a lasting symbol of the marching band as well as the university.
The Purdue All-American Marching Band is the flagship ensemble for Purdue Bands and Orchestras and has traveled worldwide. It also performs each year at the Indianapolis 500.
Moffit was the third director of the Purdue University "All-American" Marching Band, serving from 1981 until his retirement in 1988. After his retirement, Moffit was named Professor Emeritus of Band. Moffit also served as director of the University of Houston Spirit of Houston marching band from 1969 to 1981.
Wright became director of the Purdue All-American Marching Band (AAMB) in 1954 following the retirement of longtime director Paul Spotts Emrick.He was only the second full-time director in the band's history; Emrick had become director as a student in 1905 and remained as full-time director after graduating in 1908.
The Purdue All-American Marching Band perform Hail Purdue at the 2008 Purdue-Indiana football game. Purdue's Band was formed in 1886 and named the 'All-American' Marching Band in 1935. The AAMB has made 99 consecutive appearances as the host band for the Indianapolis 500.
Slayter Center is home to the Purdue Jazz Bands. Before 2013, on the morning of home football games, Slayter Center became the site of a pep rally known as "Thrill on the Hill." The Purdue All-American Marching Band performed upbeat tunes showcasing music from their halftime show for the day, plus other selections from the season's repertoire.
The Purdue All-American Marching Band also played a tribute to the Boilermaker Special during their pregame performance. The band formed an image of the X-Tra Special on the field, then played "Wabash Cannonball" as the formation moved across the field. The performance included band members discharging fire extinguishers at the top of the ...