2018 String Bands Here’s the order of march, theme title, and estimated judging time. 1. Greater Overbrook “Mum-In-Spoon” Estimated Start Time: 1:00 pm 2. Fralinger “Movie Chromatic” Estimated Start Time: 1:10 pm 3. Quaker City “Fiddling With Tradition” Estimated Start Time: 1:20 pm 4. Aqua “Lights Out” Estimated Start Time: 1:30 pm 5. Pennsport… Read more »
Well, the results are in! Quaker City String Band is the top String Band in the 2017 Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade! Here’s the list of prizes for the String Band Division: 1. Quaker City 2. Fralinger 3. South Philadelphia 4. Woodland 5. Ferko 6. Hegeman 7. Aqua 8. Polish American 9. Greater Kensington 10. Uptown 11…. Read more »
The 2017 String Band Order of March and Theme List New Year’s Day will be here before you know it! The following list will keep you up to speed on what to expect. Let us know who you think will be the top winners on Facebook. String Band Theme Captain 1. Avalon Mumberjacks Carmen Maniaci… Read more »
After watching one of our New Years Day presentations, one of the top questions we’re often asked is… How Much Time is Involved to Make a String Band Presentation? The short answer – a lot. But let’s run through the aspects of putting together a presentation and add it all up. Theme concept and planning… Read more »
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade is believed to be one of the oldest folk festivals in America, and a tradition that has been going on since the time of ancient Egyptians. However, the word Mummer can be traced back to ancient Greece. It is derived from Momus, the personification of satire and mockery. It’s also found… Read more »
History of the Saxophone In 1846, a Belgium man by the name of Adolphe Sax developed one of the most influential instruments in today’s musical realm. This instrument would prove to be the definitive middle ground between powerful woodwind instruments and adaptive brass instruments. It filled the void found in classical orchestral music, provided power to… Read more »
How Much Does It Cost To Put On a Show? The time, effort and money involved to produce a top-notch performance in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade is not something to be laughed at. Let’s break down what goes into making a powerful presentation: Costumes Feathers, sequins and an assortment of materials make up your average costume…. Read more »
