why do the southern/eastern most universities marching band have the most energy of performance?

Question

im not being racist against the south but y do the universities with the most black schools dance and are more talented more such as Atlanta schools/ Louisiana school, than the ones of the west coast such as cali, washington, oregon marching bands....again im not being discriminant against other races...serious answers plz

Answer 1

I'm a classically trained musician and have marched the upper echelon of 'serious' marching bands and drum corps (serious marching band-there's a contradiction in terms!). I actually make my living writing marching band drill. There are many people in the music education profession that look down on the bands you are referring to, but I thankfully am not one of them. I love the energy that comes from these groups. It is very entertaining and especially with college bands, that is what it is all about. As for why these bands incorporate more dance and energetic routines into their shows, I would have to guess tradition. Someone did it once, it caught on and they've been doing it ever since. It's pretty much tradition for the other side of it as well. I have appreciation of all these marching groups, whether it's Ohio State, the Ocean of Soul at TSU or the Santa Clara Vanguard.

Answer 2

Sorry men, yet custom policies. no longer something beats "the superb damn Band interior the Land" ,the Ohio State Marching Band. while they do script Ohio at 0.5 time, it could convey a tear on your eye.