marching band
noun
: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event
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On fall game days, the football team and marching band parade onto the field to loud cheers and hollers, fresh out of a Friday Night Lights episode.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Lemon turned toward the marching band and started acting as its conductor as a celebration for his first career rushing touchdown and a 38-24 advantage with 8:20 remaining on the clock.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
The political activist attended Wheeling High School, where he was involved in school activities such as the Eagle Scout Association and the marching band, per his LinkedIn.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
He was named co-director last year. Ponte has many roles, also serving as the marching band’s tech, media and digital art expert, including documenting shows via photos and video, as well as designing each year’s show T-shirt and Jamboree materials.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Lemon turned toward the marching band and started acting as its conductor as a celebration for his first career rushing touchdown and a 38-24 advantage with 8:20 remaining on the clock.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
The political activist attended Wheeling High School, where he was involved in school activities such as the Eagle Scout Association and the marching band, per his LinkedIn.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
He was named co-director last year. Ponte has many roles, also serving as the marching band’s tech, media and digital art expert, including documenting shows via photos and video, as well as designing each year’s show T-shirt and Jamboree materials.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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