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

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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Rui Correia

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Yuri Shepelev

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

Witness procession, makes its way to Greys Monument in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Circa 1980

Father Christmas arrived in Middlesbrough ready to take up his post in the Grotto at Binns store in the town centre. He marched along Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough

1933 Coventry Carnival procession 24th June 1933

The Cymreigyddion Festival - the procession through Abergavenny, 1845. Creator: Smyth
The Cymreigyddion Festival - the procession through Abergavenny, 1845. Cultural event in Wales....the President, Sir B. Hall, Bart

Great Military Drill, 1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Great Military Drill, 1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month)

Parade of the Emperors Troops, 1867. Creator: Yoshifuji
Parade of the Emperors Troops, 1867

Meeting of the Improved Order of Old Friends in Finsbury-Square, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Improved Order of Old Friends in Finsbury-Square, 1844. Ceremony in London:the several lodges passed in procession

Informal shot of a female marching band, Horden, County Durham, 1963. Members of the band in discussion before setting off on a parade

Dickens Festival, Rochester, Kent. Every year, Rochester stages its Dickens festival, celebrating the citys connection with the author Charles Dickens

Children marching with home made bugles, Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. The photograph was taken for the National Coal Board for use in their Coal Quarterly magazine

The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866. Artist: George Hunt
The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866; showing a marching band, people eating and drinking and a fairground ride

The Guards leaving the Tower of London, c1914. The Guards leaving the Tower of London during World War I. From The Manchester Guardian: History of the War, Vol. II.-1914-15. 1915

Capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by the Union army, American Civil War, 4 July 1863. The Union army, under General Grant, taking formal possession of the city

Procession for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897. Artist: Stereoscopic Views
Procession for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897. Stereoscopic card detail

Guards in The Mall, London, early 20th century

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) taking leave of the Fusilier Guards, London, 1857. Artist: T Sherratt
Queen Victoria (1819-1901), taking leave of the Fusilier Guards prior to their departure to the east, London, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey

A military parade through Paris, France, c18th century

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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.