I'm a high school junior heavily involved in marching band, and I'm starting to look at colleges. I want to continue this in college, so I was wondering which colleges have the most famous marching bands?
Here are some colleges renowned for their marching bands.
1. The Ohio State University: Often recognized as one of the top marching bands in the country, "The Best Damn Band in the Land" performs at all home football games and various other events, offering a high level of exposure.
2. University of Notre Dame: Known as the "Band of Fighting Irish," this marching band is noted for their pre-game performances and the iconic "Victory March."
3. University of Southern California: The "Spirit of Troy" also known as USC Trojan Marching Band has gained recognition as the only collegiate band to have 2 platinum records. They've also collaborated with high-profile musicians.
4. University of Michigan: Their marching band, often highlighted for the high step marching style and the infamous 'Script Ohio', provides an exciting feature to the college football experience.
5. Texas A&M University: "The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band" delivers a unique military style of marching, which is quite different from your traditional halftime show, offering striking geometric formations during performances.
It's important to consider more than just the band's reputation when choosing a college. You should look into whether or not scholarship opportunities are available for marching band participants, if the time commitment aligns with your other college responsibilities, and if the band’s values and traditions align with your own.
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