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Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum: Performance Traditions of Historically Black College and University Marching Bands

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36361
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Abstract:
In historically African American colleges and universities, the marching bands are immensely popular with spectators. The bands combine music, drilling, dance, showmanship, and pageantry in a way that speaks to the values and aesthetics of African American culture.