Recent Marching Band Headlines:
Director bids adieu to band
Arizona Republic, AZ -
Mar 25, 2006... precision. And they've become a sport. Last year, marching band was sanctioned as a sport by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. ...
Big on bands
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... and school bands. Bangor Area High School, for example, has a concert, jazz, symphonic, pep and marching band. In addition to the ...
Concert, marching band director ready to retire
The Courier-Journal, IN -
Mar 23, 2006David Leppla, director of University Bands and the "All-American" Marching Band, will retire from Purdue on June 30. Leppla, an ...
Purdue names new 'All-America' Marching Band director
The Courier-Journal, IN -
Mar 23, 2006Gephart replaces David Leppla, who will retire June 30 after serving as director of University Bands and the "All-American" Marching Band since 1989. ...
Purdue Marching Band Director Announces Retirement
WISH, IN -
Mar 22, 2006The director of the Purdue marching band since 1989 is announcing his retirement effective June 30th. David Leppla will continue ...
Harper Creek school board OKs $13,000 toward new uniforms for ...
Mar 28, 2006 ... Harper Creek High School's marching band may receive new uniforms as early as next season, replacing the program's 10-year-old performance wear. ...
Conscript Marching Band
Great Falls Connection, VA -
Mar 16, 2006The current Fairfax County Public Schools policy mandating marching band for the advanced band courses means the end of many students' musical education. ...
Radford HS marching band plays in NY City St. Pat's Parade
WDBJ7.com, VA -
Mar 18, 2006The luck of the Irish was with the Radford High School band on St. Patrick's Day. They marched down New York's Fifth Avenue in the St. ...
Band drummer appreciates having one parade off
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... concert (which, this year, is the first Thursday in May.) And next year (during football season) the band will host their own marching band competition at ...
Sad note: Will sounds of silence sink Crofton parade?
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... Students who live in Crofton attend South River and Arundel high schools. South River's marching band has a previous commitment. ...
Kappa Delta Pi Honors Local Educators
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... He also serves as a drill writer for seven area schools and has received superior ratings in concert band and marching band. Prior ...
Return of marching band a homecoming for former residents
LaCrosse Tribune, WI -
Mar 2, 2006By TERRY RINDFLEISCH | La Crosse Tribune. When he was a child, Tyler Hendricks was a big fan of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. ...
Round-Up: DS Production Ramps Up, Desperate Housewives Game, Game ...
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... Now band and orchestra educators will be able to purchase concert band, marching band, and orchestra arrangements of the soundtracks to several recognized ...
A sweet tooth inspires Aurora’s fundraiser for marching band
Gwinnett Daily Post, GA -
Mar 11, 2006... The theater is partnering with the Duluth Marching Band’s booster club to sell fresh-baked cookies during intermission. Funds ...
Where's Terry? Playing with the UW Marching Band
LaCrosse Tribune, WI -
Mar 8, 2006... But Tuesday night was special, because it was a homecoming of sorts. I got a chance to play tambourine with my college band in the La Crosse Center. ...
Salem news in brief
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... Salem High School marching band orientation will be held Sunday, Aug. 13, and rehearsals will continue through the remainder of the month. ...
Foot-Stomping Salute to Liberty
Mar 28, 2006 ... LOWELL -- The instruments of the Lowell High School marching band stirred to life and signified the start of the annual Greek Independence Day parade. ...
Purdue's band director to retire
Indianapolis Star, United States -
Mar 22, 2006WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The director of the Purdue University marching band since 1989 is retiring but plans to conduct the band during the Indianapolis 500 ...
Drum lines a hit in Macomb
Detroit Free Press, United States -
Mar 27, 2006... and well in Macomb County. It's called a winter drum line, the percussion-only version of marching band. Only about 25 groups are ...
No blues in this parade
Springfield State Journal Register, IL -
Mar 26, 2006... Patrick's Day Marching Band Parade provided welcome cheer Saturday in the aftermath of two tornadoes, power outages and recovery efforts, spectators and ...
Band director to retire after 17 years at Purdue
The Exponent, Indiana -
Mar 22, 2006By Sarah Michalos. The Director of the Purdue University Bands and All-American Marching Band has announced Wednesday his plans to retire on June 30. ...
Creativity brings Perry teacher recognition
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... involved with the Belle Vernon Area Martinettes Corps since 1998, and she currently choreographs for the Belle Vernon High School marching band and majorettes. ...
Zona Rosa Hops at the Chance to Host Official Kansas City Easter ...
Mar 28, 2006 ... ... The parade will also feature a marching band, local politicians, dancers, and hundreds of local community members... all lead by the Easter Bunny himself. ...