As the tempo gets quicker, so do the children's steps. As the beat gets louder, so do the children's steps. Oh when the band, comes marching in, oh when the band comes marching in, I want to march and play in that band, when the band comes marching in. The children sing and march along while pretending to play and instrument. Suggest instruments like tuba, drums, trombone, etc.
Someone can twirl a baton.
Substitute marching with another locomotor skill and perform that skill instead of marching. Closure A. Remember, these are just suggestions. Use and modify these activities to suit your own needs.