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America's largest high school marching band?
We're not aware of any high school band that can top this: the 2009 Allen Escadrille from Allen, Texas has a whopping 638 members, including 527 musicians, a 39-member color guard and a 72-member drill team. It takes 18 school buses to transport the group, and some sections (85 trumpets) are larger than entire marching bands. Read reporter Sam Hodges' feature about the Allen High School Band from The Dallas Morning News and check out this video clip of the band's October 17 performance.

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Schedule announced for Tournament of Roses Bandfest
Marching bands appearing in the 2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will also perform field exhibitions in the annual Tournament of Roses Bandfest on December 29-30, 2009. Full story >>

2010 Rose Parade Lineup
The 2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will step off with a fantastic lineup of floats, marching bands and equestrian units beginning at 8:00 AM (Pacific) on Friday, January 1. Full story >>

Eli Young Band named grand marshal of 2010 Comerica Bank New Year's Parade
Country music chart-toppers the Eli Young Band will serve as grand marshal of the 2010 Comerica Bank New Year's Day Parade on January 1 in Dallas. Full story >>

Cena, Staub named Fiesta Bowl Parade marshals
WWE champion John Cena will serve as grand marshal, while Disney Channel actress Chelsea Staub will serve as honorary grand marshal, for the 39th Annual Fiesta Bowl Parade on January 2. Full story >>

Marvin Marker, Long Beach's 'Music Man,' dies at 74
Marvin Marker, founder and head of the Long Beach Junior Concert Band, passed away December 6. Full story >>

Dancing with the Stars veterans to host Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade broadcast
The on-air personalities for the 2009 Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade will be familiar to fans of ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars. Entertainer Joey Fatone, dancer Cheryl Burke and Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, all of whom have appeared on Dancing with the Stars, will be a part of the parade's nationally syndicated broadcast. Full story >>

Tournament of Roses reveals Captain Chesley Sullenberger as 2010 Grand Marshal
The Tournament of Roses announced that the heroic pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, Captain Chesley B. 'Sully' Sullenberger, III, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2010 Tournament of Roses festivities. Full story >>

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DEC 30: The Orlando Citrus Parade is the kick-off celebration for the Capital One Bowl.

JAN 1: Dallas welcomes the Comerica Bank New Year's Parade and Cotton Bowl Classic.

JAN 1-2: Bands from seven states headed to Fiesta Bowl Parade and National Band Championship.

Recent: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Photos, BOA results, BOA photos.

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Float honoring marching bands to lead Rose Parade
If band fans need a reason to set an alarm clock on New Year's Day, this is it. The lead float in the 2010 Rose Parade will honor marching bands. Full story >>

A special 'Band Nerds' holiday poem
Band Nerds Poetry author DJ Corchin has a knack for dreaming up spot-on band humor, and he has created a new poem that might inspire your last-minute shopping. Full story >>

Farmers drums up support for Rose Parade bands
Moving an entire marching band to the Tournament of Roses Parade takes money, and Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has stepped in to help as "Official Supporter of Rose Parade Bands." Full story >>

Give marching-related gifts this holiday season
Before you wrap up your Christmas shopping, check out these gift ideas that your marching friends are sure to love. Full story >>

'Tis the season for holiday parades
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Fiesta Bowl Parade. The Rose Parade. Marching bands have many performance opportunities this time of year. Marching.com has compiled a guide to major events along with television broadcast schedules.
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Wanna march? DCI corps auditioning for 2010
As the fall season for high school and college marching bands nears the end, drum and bugle corps are already looking ahead to next year. Units that compete on the Drum Corps International summer tour will hold auditions for prospective members in November and December. Full story >>

McGrath inspires generations through music on Sesame Street
Even after 40 years on Sesame Street, Bob McGrath talks about the importance of music in early childhood education with a freshness and enthusiasm one might display in a new career. It's clear that Bob McGrath found his calling. Full story >>

Throw It Down captures intensity of drum corps
A documentary from director John E. Maher offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a top-ranked drum and bugle corps. Throw It Down follows the 2006 Bluecoats and presents themes that are universal to the marching activity. Full story >>

Postage stamp features marching band
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a commemorative stamp set celebrating Thanksgiving Day parades and prominently featuring a marching band. Full story >>

Holland photo features
View extensive photo coverage from The Netherlands including flower parades in Zundert, Tiel and Lichtenvoorde plus the Beatrix Music Festival and Drum Corps Netherlands Finals. See the full list of marching photo galleries >>

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