25 bands take the field in Washington, IL
Marching bands from high schools along the I-55/I-74 corridors in Illinois entertained the crowds in a full day in Washington, IL.
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IL marching band season opens Saturday
The competitive marching band season kicks off this weekend across Illinois, with at least 5 early-season festivals on Saturday.
Cooperation & teamwork at work linked to music
Music leads to a greater spirit of cooperation among co-workers, just like it promotes enjoyment and cooperation, not competition, at school.
Kaepernick refuses to stand for National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner has issues, but refusing to sing it at a football game will create a stir, whether in high school or the NFL.
Football & band at a flood-soaked La. school
Despite massive flooding in Louisiana 2 weeks ago, football continues. One town, with 90% of its buildings destroyed, will host a home game.
Hazing allegations surface at an Ohio band camp
After hazing allegation surfaced at an Ohio HS, the band took the field for yesterday's game under an interim director & 2 subs.
Welcome to 4th grade, a new teacher raps
A 1st-year teacher in Skokie has gone viral with a rap video he made to welcome his 4th-grade students to a new school year.
Former student to lead the Glenbrook North band
The marching band from Glenbrook North HS in Chicago northern suburbs welcomes a former student as co-director of the marching band this fall.
Music can relieve some cancer symptoms
Music has been shown to alleviate some symptoms suffered by cancer patients, including anxiety, pain, and fatigue.
Movie review: Florence Foster Jenkins
Fitting in the current presidential election cycle, a hilarious movie starring Meryl Streep is about an arts patron who couldn't sing a note.