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2 unusual facts about U.S. Army All-American Marching Band


U.S. Army All-American Marching Band

According to the National Association for Music Education, costs associated with the band are underwritten by several corporate sponsors, such as Jupiter Band Instruments, in addition to the United States Army Recruiting Command.

First organized in 2007, it is neither an active, nor reserve component band and its performances are limited to events during and preceding the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, including the halftime show of that event.


Frank Okam

He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the Oil Bowl in which he got Defensive MVP following his senior season.

Purdue Big Bass Drum

The Purdue Big Bass Drum is a percussion instrument played by the All-American Marching Band of Purdue University.

Rhema McKnight

He was one of several Notre Dame Fighting Irish recruits to play in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl along with Anthony Fasano, Maurice Stovall, Chris Frome, and Marcus Freeman.


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