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  2. Majorette - Wikipedia

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    A ‘’Funkenmariechen’’ (ger. diminutive for “Glistering Mary”) majorette is lifted at Rose Monday Parade of the Cologne Carnival in Germany. A majorette is a performer who combines baton twirling with dance movements, primarily associated with marching bands during parades. Majorettes may alternatively spin flags, fire batons, maces ...

  3. Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band - Wikipedia

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    Led by the drum major, the band takes the field for its traditional pregame performance. LSU Marching Band, The Golden Band From Tiger Land, October 5, 2019, Tammy Anthony Baker, Photographer The Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band (also called the Golden Band from Tigerland or simply the Tiger Band) is the marching band of Louisiana ...

  4. St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg - Wikipedia

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    The school has drum majorette squads in primary and high school; they are known as the Saintees (junior squad) and the Saints (senior squad). As multiple national winners, the senior team has competed overseas and most of the girls achieved Springbok colours, where they represented their country in World championships.

  5. Drum major (marching band) - Wikipedia

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    A Tambour-Major of the French Imperial Guard (historical reenactment). The position of drum major originated in the British Army with the Corps of Drums in 1650. [citation needed] Military groups performed mostly duty calls and battle signals during that period, and a fife and drum corps, directed by the drum major, would use short pieces to communicate to field units.

  6. George N. Parks Drum Major Academy - Wikipedia

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    The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy is a nationwide summer academy for high school drum majors and majorettes. It was founded in 1978 by George N. Parks . Held at various locations around the United States, by 2010 the academy drew up to 3,000 students each year.

  7. Marching band - Wikipedia

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    Step sizes usually vary between 22 and 30 inches (56–76 cm) per stride. A step size of 22.5 inches is called an 8-to-5 step because the marcher covers five yards (about 4.6 m) in eight steps. A step size of 30 inches is called 6-to-5 because five yards are covered in six steps. Because yard lines on an American football field are five yards ...

  8. Ohio University Marching 110 - Wikipedia

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    In 1966, Gene Thrailkill joined the OU faculty as the director of bands at Ohio University. Thrailkill brought with him a new high-energy marching style and new uniform, both of which remain the staple of the Marching 110 today. Along with the style switch, Thrailkill also removed all women and majorettes from the band, keeping one Drum Major.

  9. Drum and lyre corps - Wikipedia

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    Drum and lyre corps include Majorettes and Color Guards as well, these members add visual appeal to the band. Majorettes are performers who combine twirling a baton and dance movements, they may also have other props such as a flag, etc. Color guards add color and visual to the band, holding colorful flags while doing routines and steps.