12 Marching Band Routines That Kick Brass

Football season is upon us. While most fans will burn calories fetching beers and keeping warm at tailgate parties, there's another non-athletic group running just as hard as the players.

That's right — for some, it's marching band season.

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In the age of YouTube, college marching bands aren't just competing against rival bands' routines, they are challenged by every formation that's been uploaded. The most successful bands have found inspiration from memes, '90s pop, and stop animation.

13. BONUS: Padua High School Marching Band: "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"

    Ok, we know it's not real. But don't act like you didn't daydream about your high school boyfriend orchestrating an entire marching band to profess his love to you too.

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