At that time, he saw his first REAL dancing marching band on television ... Michael worked his way through the ranks, and ended his career with the band as drum-major. "Hutch would rather march with a ...

In 1921, Paul ‘Spotts’ Emrick decided that the “All-American” Marching Band needed something to set them apart from other bands. Emrick’s idea called for a bass drum larger than any other. The idea ...

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Knott and Calder Feit as our 2025-26 Drum Majors. Victoria plays quads in the drumline and Calder plays ...

Jim Mitchell, a former University marching band drum major who performed the national anthem before each Gophers football home game, died March 16. He was 59. Mitchell, of Minneapolis, died of an ...