Most Americans do not understand how much Steuben contributed to the Continental Army . Nor the contribution of the German speaking units in the US Civil War.
I've never heard so many clarinets in a German marching band, it sounds pretty good. (Ok I just realized I had a brain fart when I wrote this. I was looking at the U.S band when I saw the mass of clarinets)
@@ADodler67 Sie haben nicht mich gefragt aber, Farbe anpassen auf dunkles nahezu Feldgrau. Koppel auch zu Halbschuhen tragen. Barett ersetzen mit Schirmmütze und Feldmütze für Mannschaften. Dunkelgraue Hose mit Paspelierung in Waffenfarben wie in den 60ern. Und schon siehts wieder nach was aus.
Da fällt einem wieder auf wie schlecht das Barett in 99% aller Fälle in Kombination mit der Heeresuniform aussieht. Lieber Gebirgsjägermützen (Oder Schirmmützen) für alle.
Pity to say that, but American bands simply don't reach the German mark. American marches are spoiled by swing and jazz, this being death for such sort of music. I like marching myself so much - but rather to German, than to American melody.
I enjoy filming the diversity of styles from marching bands from NYC parades. Whether it's from Germany, Panama, Poland, Ireland, Scotland or within the US. It's always the drumline that keeps the piece together.
