The history of marching bands goes all the way back to the medieval era, when musicians were included in feudal armies, in order to maintain morale for the soldiers, as well as direct the troops. But ...

Irregular marching pattern among contingents at the rehearsals of the forthcoming Republic Day Parade has left the armed forces in a bind. Last week, a meeting between Lieutenant General-level ...

Cymbals crash, trumpets blare and flags wave as youngsters in stiff uniforms and big, plumed hats march in unison down main streets and across football fields. Marching bands are as red, white and ...

A color guard adds pageantry to a marching band with complicated marching patterns, flags, sabers, rifles or other heraldic accoutrements. In high school, the end of the marching season usually marks ...

PETOSKEY — A one year hiatus in competing didn't stop the Petoskey High School Marching Band from taking home first place and grand champion awards in every competition of theirs this year. The ...

WATERLOO - West High School's marching band took first in a weekend competition while East High came in fourth in a different contest. Each band attended its first competition of the year Saturday.