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 ...

Ferris State University drumline helps elementary kids build drums and learned rhythms, part of Big Rapids Festival of the ...

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 ...