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[[Image:KSUmarchingband.jpg|right|thumb|An American college marching band on the field ([[Kansas State University Marching Band|Kansas State University]])]]

A '''marching band''' is a [[band]] of [[musical instrument|instrumental]] [[musician]]s who march while playing instruments.

They combine movement – usually some type of marching and other movements – with their musical performance.   The [[music]] usually has a strong [[rhythm]]ic component suitable for [[marching]].  Marching bands use a [[uniform]], often bearing the name and emblem of their organization.  Most bands have a color guard, who perform with flags, swords, rifles and other props. 

In addition to traditional [[parade]] performances, many [[bands]] also perform field shows at special events (such as [[American football|football]] games) or at competitions.

== Instruments in marching band ==
Its instruments typically are [[brass instrument]]s, [[woodwind instrument|woodwinds]], and [[percussion]] instruments.

Instruments found in marching bands include:

* [[Trumpet]]
* [[Mellophone]]
* [[Baritone horn|Baritone]]/[[Euphonium]]
* [[Sousaphone]]/Contra
* [[Flute]]
* [[Clarinet]]
* [[Saxophone]]
* [[Snare drum]]
* Tenor drum/Tom drums
* [[Bass drum]]
* [[Xylophone]]
* [[Marimba]]
* [[Vibraphone]]

== References ==
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* [http://www.faqs.org/faqs/music/marching/college-band-faq/ rec.arts.marching.band.college Usenet newsgroup FAQ]

==Other websites==
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*[http://www.marchingwiki.com MarchingWiki.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531142741/http://marchingwiki.com/ |date=2011-05-31 }}
*[http://www.marching.com Marching.com]
*[http://www.marchingarts.com MarchingArts.com]
*[http://www.ucband.uc.edu/kappakappapsi/compendium/ Compendium of College Marching Bands] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609074123/http://www.ucband.uc.edu/kappakappapsi/compendium/ |date=2007-06-09 }}
*[http://www.marchingbandplanet.com marchingbandplanet.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509164316/http://www.marchingbandplanet.com/ |date=2008-05-09 }}
*[http://www.wamsb.org/ World Association of Marching Show Bands]

[[Category:Musical groups]]

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