
APRIL 14:
The
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade celebrates spring in Washington, D.C.

APRIL 12-14: A whopping 344 color guards will gather in Dayton, OH, for the
WGI Color Guard World Championships.

APRIL 19-22: The
WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships will feature 242 percussion ensembles and 46 winds units.
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Puppet artist Heather Henson adds color guard performers to new show
Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets creator Jim Henson, has incorporated a quartet of skilled color guard performers into her latest puppetry project,
Ajijaak on Turtle Island.
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2018 Rose Parade Lineup
View the complete 2018 Rose Parade lineup in order of appearance. The 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 Monday, January 1, 2018.
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Gift Ideas for Marching Band Fans
Wrap up your holiday shopping with inspired and inspiring marching-related gift ideas. Your marching band friends are sure to love these unique
items ... and in many cases, your purchases will support organizations that work hard to showcase the marching activity.
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Photo Feature: 2017 BOA Grand National Championships
View photos of all 37 semi-finalist bands from the Bands of America Grand National Championships held November 8-11 in Indianapolis.
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Seen and Heard at BOA 2017
Columnist DJ Corchin shares his annual Top 20 Most Hilarious Things Seen or Overheard at the 2017 Bands of America Grand National Championships!
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A day in the life of a Macy's Parade marching band
Go behind the scenes and experience an up-to-the-minute account of what bands experience at one of America's great parades.
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Prep your body for marching season with this training plan by Rob Stein
The Secrets of a Successful Audition