All students are encouraged to participate in Marching Band if at all possible; it is the best single vehicle for improving the technical ability of any student on any percussion instrument. Ensemble ...

The Western Thunder Drumline consists of marching snare drum, tenors (5 drum), bass drums, and cymbals. Students need to complete an audition so that we can place you on the instrument that fits you ...

In 1921, Paul ‘Spotts’ Emrick decided that the “All-American” Marching Band needed something to set them apart from other bands. Emrick’s idea called for a bass drum larger than any other. The idea ...

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Knott and Calder Feit as our 2025-26 Drum Majors. Victoria plays quads in the drumline and Calder plays ...

Viv Dinning, from Cotherstone, joined the band’s ranks with friend Sabina Kamall last summer after a similar taster session.

"The instruments that we currently have are about 20 years old," Desmond said. "We've been looking into replacing the marching band percussion for quite some time because our students shouldn't be ...