Marching Band Collection

U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing
February 27, 2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Drum band Olodum performing in Pelourinho during carnival, Bahia, Brazil, South America

Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht), Basel, Canton of Basel City, Switzerland, Europe

Pipe band of the London Irish Rifles [1941]
At the head of a parade along the seafront in Bognor Regis L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette/A/1/10/6

Kilties in New York, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Kilties in New York, July 1917. Canadian Highlander soldiers and band marching in New York City. The Highlander regiments were in the United States in July of 1917 for "British Recruiting

French band & U.S. troops, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. French band & U.S. troops, 1917 or 1918
French band & U.S. troops, 1917 or 1918. American soldiers watching a French marching band in France during World War I.

[Pershing veterans], 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
[Pershing veterans], 1918. World War I veterans ("Pershing's Men") marching in support of the Liberty Loan drive to New York's city hall to be officially received by Mayor Hylan.

Aldershot - recruits on practice hike, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Aldershot - recruits on practice hike, between c1910 and c1915. British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I.

Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. Creator: GP Putintsev
Berd battalion of the Red Banner Regiment, 1928. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in the late 19th

Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. 6000 children attend a festival. A programme was drawn up for the amusements, which included a vontriloquial entertainment, a "temple of magic

Distant Fronts, In Hejaz; Musicians of the Arabian army rally for King Hussein... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Hejaz; Musicians of the Arabian army rally for King Hussein and organise, with remarkable speed, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Fifth Regiment in Mount Vernon Place, 1889-1898. Creator: James G Harwood
Fifth Regiment in Mount Vernon Place, 1889-1898

'Le 14 juillet 1916 a Paris; les "Bag-pipers" ecossais, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le 14 juillet 1916 a Paris; les "Bag-pipers" ecossais, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

'Nos chasseurs en Haute-Alsace (Saint-Amarin), 1915 Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'Nos chasseurs en Haute-Alsace (Saint-Amarin), 1915 From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Changing of the Guard, 1888. Creator: Erik Henningsen
Changing of the Guard, 1888

Liaison des armes et camaraderie militaire; bag-piper defilant en tete d'un regiment de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Liaison des armes et camaraderie militaire; bag-piper defilant en tete d'un regiment de territoriaux francais, lors d'une revue passee par l'etat-major de la Garde ecossaise. 1916

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Marching Band, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave - Marching Band, between 1910 and 1921

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, between 1910 and 1921

Capitol, U.S. crowd, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capitol, U.S. crowd, between 1910 and 1920
Capitol, U.S. crowd, between 1910 and 1920

Woman Suffrage - March On Capitol, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - March On Capitol, 1916
Woman Suffrage - March On Capitol, 1916

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Celebrating Deadwood people celebrating the building of the largest reduction works of... 1888. Creator: John C. H
Celebrating. Deadwood people celebrating the building of the largest reduction works of the kind (for gold and silver ores) in the world []

Oakes Majorettes have had a new beginning, in more ways than one. On Saturday they acquired a new name, New Concept, and a new headquarters

The End of Mankind. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
The End of Mankind

Two majorettes in uniform doing routine with batons
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two majorettes in uniform doing routine with batons

Suffragette Martyrs Released from Prison, 1908, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Suffragette " Martyrs" Released from Prison, 1908, (1933). A triumphant procession with banners and a brass band

A Friendly Power in Egypt, 1906. Artist: WC Horsley
A Friendly Power in Egypt, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Pipe band JLP01_08_093260
Royal Scot Hotel, Kings Cross Road, Islington, Greater London. The Royal Scots Regiment pipe and drum band marching on Kings Cross Road outside the Royal Scot Hotel to mark its official opening

Marching Band During Georgetown University Football Game, Washington DC, USA, c. 1923 (b/w photo)
5974439 Marching Band During Georgetown University Football Game, Washington DC, USA, c.1923 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue with U. S. Capitol Building in Background, Washington DC, USA, April 1932 (b/w photo)
5974389 Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue with U.S. Capitol Building in Background, Washington DC, USA, April 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

The Kings Own Scottish Borderers leaving the Citadel, Cairo, Egypt, en route for India, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Kings Own Scottish Borderers leaving the Citadel, Cairo, Egypt, en route for India, 1890

Enrolment of the volunteers, Place du Pantheon (oil on canvas)
XIR316651 Enrolment of the volunteers, Place du Pantheon (oil on canvas) by Binet, Adolphe Gustave (1854-97); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

The band and wolfhound mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the shamrock on St Patricks Day (colour litho)
3545572 The band and wolfhound mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the shamrock on St Patricks Day (colour litho) by Macpherson

Civil War Soldiers, 1935 / 1942. Creator: George File
Civil War Soldiers, 1935/1942

Baton used by Dr. Issac Greggs with The Human Jukebox marching band, ca. 2000
A baton used by Dr. Issac Ben Greggs, the Director of the Southern University - Baton Rouge marching band nicknamed " the Human Jukebox." The baton has a white plastic stick

Franz Schubert listens to his music (litho)
976644 Franz Schubert listens to his music (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Schubert listens to his music played by a band on the streets of Vienna)

Grande Parade, fold-out cartoon from La Caricature
CHT170447 Grande Parade, fold-out cartoon from La Caricature, 1880 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Halifax Street Scene, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3822426 Halifax Street Scene, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Oates, John William (1862-after 1901); 39x54.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Soldiers of the 45th Rattrays Sikhs the Drums Jat Sikhs
NAM310806 Soldiers of the 45th Rattrays Sikhs the Drums Jat Sikhs, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F. MacMunn, published in 1911, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Lovett

A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho)
2818266 A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A military band from Algeria during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris
697591 A military band from Algeria during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris, September 1914 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Marching band of colonial tirailleurs (Turcos) (colour litho)
2818796 Marching band of colonial tirailleurs (Turcos) (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marching band of colonial tirailleurs (Turcos)

Flute used by Alton Augustus Adams Sr. ca. 1915. Creator: Cundy-Bettoney Company
African-American musician and composer Alton Augustus Adams (1889-1987) was the first black bandmaster in the United States Navy. A silver flute in three parts

Photographic postcard of a military marching band, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background

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One of the band of The Welsh Guards. Picture taken 19th May 1941

Hundreds lined streets to watch the annual Skelmanthorpe carnival procession through the village centre. Decorated floats were led by Skelmanthorpe band an among the marchers were Thornhill

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"Marching Bands: A Global Celebration of Rhythm and Unity" From the vibrant streets of Pelourinho in Bahia, Brazil to the enchanting Carnival of Basel in Switzerland, marching bands have captivated audiences worldwide. These musical ensembles, like the renowned drum band Olodum performing during carnival in Brazil or the pipe band of the London Irish Rifles back in 1941, bring a sense of energy and excitement wherever they go. In every corner of the globe, from Europe to South America, these bands showcase their talent and passion for music. Take for instance the U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps who mesmerize crowds with their precision and skill. Their performances are nothing short of awe-inspiring. But they are not just about entertainment; they also hold historical significance. The captivating artwork "The End of Mankind" by Hans Holbein portrays a somber reminder that even amidst chaos, music can unite us all. Similarly, images like "Suffragette Martyrs Released from Prison" symbolize how these bands played an integral role in social movements throughout history. Whether it's WC Horsley's depiction of "A Friendly Power in Egypt, " showcasing cultural exchange through music or Oakes Majorettes' new beginning as seen through their transformative journey, marching bands continue to evolve while preserving tradition. Even iconic landmarks become part of this grand spectacle. From Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard where marching bands add pomp and ceremony to Georgetown University Football Games where spirited melodies echo across Washington DC - these events create lasting memories for spectators young and old alike. As we look back at historic parades on Pennsylvania Avenue with the majestic U. S Capitol Building as a backdrop or witness contemporary pipe band performances such as JLP01_08_093260 - one thing remains constant: Marching bands embody unity through rhythm. So let us celebrate these extraordinary ensembles that transcend borders and cultures, reminding us of the power of music to bring people together.