WEST POINT PARADE

Buy this parade on DVD at EBay from boblovescats.. USMA Parade for graduating cadets at West Point - The Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy passes in review prior to graduation in May 2005. Video shot by me. Music played by military bands in the united states is in the public domain.

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[rmorecook]

The West Point Band was awesome. I sell a dvd of this parade on Ebay [focus there is sharp - here it was degraded by YouTube. I posted this long ago] Bob M

[TheRonaldRecio]

I have a question. Shouldnt the beat of the bass drum and their left foot be in sync? That's how we march over here in the Philippines and were patterned after the US Military. Ive noticed that their right foot and the beat of the bass drum are the one that goes in sync :)

[rmorecook]

@TheRonaldRecio You are right. Here is what happened. The camera is farther away from the band [and bass drum] -- the marching soldiers are closer to it. They ARE in step with it, but we dont see it. This is because sound travels more slowly than light. You see things that are far away before you hear them. If you see a soldier shoot a gun two blocks away you will see the muzzle flash before you hear the Bang. Good question.

[Nogger86Germany]

What military rank to you have when you graduate?

How long does it take you to get there?

I am an Ensign/junior officer in the german army reserve. I really like to know. Thanks!

[rmorecook]

@Nogger86Germany Entry rank is second lieutenant. It takes four years to graduate. It provides both a college and a military education.

[MaryBethOnStage]

thanks! this is great for all the Miltiary Musician's in training at the Armed Forces School of Music in Va Beach!

Mary Beth 113th Army Band Pianist

[rmorecook]

@MaryBethOnStage I am really glad you liked the video. It was great fun to shoot and post as well. Bob M

[rmorecook]

@jorgemir27 Hi Friend The reason we dont have it [besides expense] is that the US is a civilian dominated country. We've traditionally distrusted militaries - considering how often they have taken over other countries overseas. Avoiding big parades is a way to de-emphasize the military. Yet behind the scenes they do get a big chunk of the budget. We are a military superpower. Best wishes, Bob M

[SamHagagaga]

I'm in the process of applying to West Point.

[56conn6h]

Nice to see this. I havenn't marched in 27 years. June of 1984 was when I finished my tour with the West Point Band. I never considered myself overtly patriotic, but I definitely felt a sence of pride when I was in that uniform, especially in parade. Thanks for the memories!

[BECKCITY]

The band is always the best looking unit on the field. Way to go West Point Band. You look and sound great. esp the trumpet sections . West Point is on of the army's "special bands" you have to be a "charley 1 player" to be concidered for this band. These are elite musicians. Some of the best in the Army. I miss those days.

[BECKCITY]

The band is always the best looking unit on the field. Way to go West Point Band. You look and sound great. esp the trumpet section.

[hfelton]

It's stupid for the Congress to keep cutting budgets for military bands, which perform concerts throughout the country and are a great P.R. asset. In answer to a question below, the USMA Band numbered over 120 professional musicians in the 50s led by Major, then Colonel Francis Resta, composer of the WP Graduation March. He was a friend of my father.

[lclaughton]

If you value the Military Bands, better let your representatives and senators know as the House voted to cut Military Band funding in the DOD budget by 38%...Let the senate know your thoughts. Look at what this country spends on TV ads promoting the US Military and yet forsake the Military Bands contribution to the general public in a parade in ANYTOWN USA Of course West Point will not be deprived..