Big Bertha (drum)

Big Bertha, a bass drum, is the world's largest drum. It is used by the band of the University of Texas at Austin, known as the Longhorn Band. Big Bertha measures eight feet in diameter, 44 inches in depth, and stands 10 feet tall when on its four-wheeled cart. The giant drum weighs more than 500 pounds. It is wheeled onto the field for the half time show during varsity football games, and is used in other occasisons such as parades and spirit rallies. The drum is managed by the Bertha Crew, sometimes called drum wranglers. The crew moves the drum, but the drum is rarely played. Big Bertha is nicknamed the Sweetheart of the Longhorn Band.

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Bass drum - University of Texas at Austin - Feet - Inches - Pound - Half time - Football - Parade

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As of 2005, Big Bertha is celebrating 50 years of service at the University.

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As of 2005 - Year

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