College marching bands

A marching band is a group in which instrumental musicians perform while marching, often for entertainment or competition. ... Marching bands are generally categorized by function, size, age, gender, instrumentation, marching style, and type of show they perform.

Are there college marching band competitions?

There simply isn't enough time to put in as much detail into a single show as a competitive show requires. However, some corps-style marching bands (e.g. UCLA, Western Carolina, UMass) perform in exhibition at high school competitions, and other colleges have competitive winter drumlines and winterguards.

Do you get paid to be in a college marching band?

It's a common misperception that schools only offer scholarships to music majors, but in actuality non-majors can get in on the money too. Many marching bands offer incentives, ranging from stipends to full-tuition scholarships. So if you think you're out of options to help pay for college, think again.

What is the largest marching band in the world?

Allen Eagle Escadrille

The Allen Eagle Escadrille — a high school marching band from Texas — claims to be the world's largest marching band with over 800 members!

What college has the best marching band?

• Texas A&M, Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.
• USC, Trojan Marching Band.
• Ohio State, Ohio State University Marching Band.
• Tennessee, Pride of the Southland.
• Ohio University, Marching 110.
• Penn State, Blue Band.

What are the benefits of being in band?

• Students learn to read a new language 
• Students learn teamwork. 
• Students learn to memorise.
• It refines listening skills. 
• It helps develop better eye and hand coordination. 
• It teaches you to multi-task, manage time and have better organisational skills. 
• It teaches you discipline.
• It boosts self-esteem.