marching band
noun
: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event
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The performance also included Terence Blanchard, Harry Connick Jr., Southern University's Human Jukebox marching band, the Soul Rebels and samples from Big Freedia and Boosie Badazz.
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 9 Feb. 2025
Woody loved to attend parades, especially to cheer for his grandsons in the Litchfield High School marching band.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé famously paid tribute to HBCUs during her 2018 Coachella headlining set, performing with an all-Black marching band that included musicians from HBCUs.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
In a recap posted to her socials, the rapper was greeted by the school’s marching band and cheerleaders, the Yellow Jackets, and immediately danced along with them.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 9 Feb. 2025
Woody loved to attend parades, especially to cheer for his grandsons in the Litchfield High School marching band.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé famously paid tribute to HBCUs during her 2018 Coachella headlining set, performing with an all-Black marching band that included musicians from HBCUs.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
In a recap posted to her socials, the rapper was greeted by the school’s marching band and cheerleaders, the Yellow Jackets, and immediately danced along with them.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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