A
marching band is a sporting group
of instrumental musicians who generally
perform outdoors, and who incorporate
movement – usually some type
of marching – with their musical
performance. Instrumentation typically
includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion
instruments and the music usually
incorporates a strong rhythmic component
suitable for marching. In addition
to traditional parade performances,
many bands also perform field shows
at special events (often American
football games) or at marching band
competitions. Marching bands are generally
categorized by function and by the
style of field show (if any) they
perform. Increasingly, Marching Bands
are performing indoor concerts, in
addition to any "Pep Band"
duties, that implement many of the
songs, traditions, and flair from
outside performances. Marching bands
evolved out of military bands. As
musicians became less and less important
in directing the movement of troops
on the battlefield, the bands moved
into increasingly ceremonial roles.
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