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YouTube videos showcase marching activities

Marching-related videos are all over YouTube. That's great news for marching fans, since it's now easier than ever to view clips of bands, guards, drumlines and events. Here are a few videos that Marching.com has featured in conjunction with news stories.

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Japan's Aimachi impresses at home and abroad
The Aimachi color guard wowed fans in the USA with its bronze-medal performance at the 2009 WGI World Championships. But the guard is just one component of the Aimachi organization which also sponsors a marching band and drum line. This video shows the marching band's exhibition at the 2007 Japan Marchingband Batontwirling Association (JMBA) championships.

Beatrix among international groups slated for WGI
Fans at the WGI World Championships in Dayton will have a rare chance to see several units from overseas, including Beatrix Winterguard from The Netherlands. The guard will compete in Independent Open class with their 2009 production titled "Chess." This video gives an early season glimpse of the show.

Throw It Down drum corps documentary now on DVD
A powerful new movie gives viewers an up-close look at the hard work—and ultimately, the joy—of performing in a top-ranked drum and bugle corps. Throw It Down follows the Bluecoats through their 2006 season. View the trailer, and order your copy on DVD.

Rose Parade float takes a test run
Tournament of Roses Parade floats must pass several inspections before the final decorating process begins. This video shows the elaborate Rain Bird float—complete with waterfalls—during its test drive on December 6. Rain Bird is a consistent favorite: they've won the Sweepstakes award seven times. Tune in to the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1 to see the finished creation.

Bands enjoy warm breezes at Waikiki Holiday Parade
Mainland bands from Wyoming, Ohio and Georgia joined groups from Hawaii for the annual Waikiki Holiday Parade on November 28. The parade is held at night and travels along streets lit by torches and Christmas lights. This five-minute video clip features many of the bands that performed.

Second Time Arounders Headed to Macy's
The Second Time Arounders Marching Band from St. Petersburg, Florida is one of the fantastic groups that proves there IS life after high school marching band. The group boasts a whopping 500 members ranging in age from 18 to 81. This video shows a dress rehearsal and several interviews as the band prepares for the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

College Band Traditions - UT Salute to the Hill
Marching bands are a huge part of the college football experience, and bands around the country have developed unique traditions. One of the best is at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where the 300-member Pride of the Southland Band performs a pre-game march to the stadium. The ritual involves stopping at "The Hill" next to Neyland Stadium where tens of thousands of fans gather. This video does a great job capturing the spirit of the event.

Phantom Regiment preview and Countdown voting results
This April 2008 video is a double dose of drum corps. Phantom Regiment conductor Will Pitts gives a preview of Phantom's 2008 program, Spartacus, and also announces the results of the fan voting from DCI's theatre event, "The Countdown." DCI's next theater event is Thursday, August 7, when World Championship Quarterfinals will be broadcast live to more than 340 theaters nationwide. Visit DCI.org/cinema/ for more details.

Swiss drum unit gaining international fame
The "Top Secret" drum corps from Basel, Switzerland has been making a splash with its performances across Europe, North America and Australia. The group is known for its military-style precision and crowd-pleasing stick tricks. This video shows the group's performance at the 2006 Military Tattoo on the grounds of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Visit Wikipedia for more info about Top Secret.

Percussion units perform at European championship
Two World Class percussion units from the USA performed in exhibition March 30 at the 2008 Indoor Percussion Europe (IPE) Championships in Belgium. This video features Scholastic World unit Father Ryan H.S. from Nashville, Tennessee presenting its show "7 Countries in 7 Minutes." Independent World unit Matrix from Akron, Ohio also performed. For scores, interviews and more information about IPE, visit indoorpercussioneurope.org.

Patrick Henry Hughes: Musician rises against the odds
Parental support and a positive outlook have helped Patrick Henry Hughes overcome blindness and a wheelchair. The gifted musician is a pianist and also plays trumpet in the University of Louisville marching band. His inspirational story has sparked interest around the world, and his family will be featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition airing February 17, 2008. This video from ESPN provides a touching overview of Patrick's story.

Pasadena draws bands from around the world
The 2008 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade featured a spectacular range of marching bands, including groups from Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Hawaii and all areas of the continental United States. This video clip from KTLA-TV in Los Angeles shows the Akashikita High School Band from Japan.

Drum corps auditioning soon for 2008
It may seem like the drum & bugle corps season just ended, but it's already time to think about summer 2008. Most corps hold audition camps in November or December, so make plans now if you're interested in marching. (Specific dates are listed in the Corps section of DCI.org.) Wonder what to expect? This video shows highlights of the Phantom Regiment audition camp from November 2007.

Tips from The Cavaliers: Developing endurance
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps has created a series of short videos featuring educational tips that may be useful to your group. In this first episode, Assistant Director Bruno Zuccala explains how the staff develops both physical and mental endurance among the corps members.

Video highlights from YouTube
A floral float titled "Manually Controlled Elephant" was the sweepstakes winner of the 2007 Bloemencorso Zundert, one of The Netherlands' largest flower parades. This video clip shows the colorful giant, which was created by the all-volunteer Stuivezand civic group. Twelve people push the float from behind (there is no vehicle underneath) while another dozen riders control the animated movement.

Video highlights from YouTube
Parades featuring creative floral floats are popular in the flower-producing regions of Belgium and The Netherlands. The parades are known not only for beautiful flowers, but also for the music and costumed performers that are an important part of each float's theme. This video features highlights of the 2006 Bloemencorso Zundert, one of Europe's largest flower parades.

Video highlights from YouTube
Many parade bands in the upper midwest perform creative street shows, and they gather for the Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship in Alexandria, Minnesota. Park Center H.S. from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota won the Grand Champion title in 2007. This low-resolution clip features Park Center's performance as seen on the event's official DVD which uses multiple cameras and aerial views. You can view a higher quality clip and order a full-length DVD of the parade at ExcellentMultimedia.com.

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