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Marching Band

A ‘Ton of Progress’ for the Bullitt East Band Family

By Paul Katula • Aug 31, 2026
A mellophone player from Kentucky describes special moments in marching band, as well as the sense of pride and accomplishment in her band family.

Bands Camp Out for Music, Movement, Unity, & Pride

By Paul Katula • Aug 30, 2026
A Florida high school put their own spin on band camp, giving families an appreciation for the coordination, discipline, and practice required of marching band members.

It all starts with a dot for the Rolling Meadows band

By Paul Katula • Sep 26, 2025
The Marching Mustangs from Rolling Meadows H.S. discover their “sixth gear” as dots become art and music grows through the centuries on the field.

US marching bands build Friday night memories

By Paul Katula • Aug 28, 2025
From polishing instruments to polishing leadership skills, band students make halftime a celebration of hard work and camaraderie.

Anderson band wins state fair title in thrilling finish

By Paul Katula • Aug 22, 2025
The Marching Highlanders edged Spirit of Muncie by less than a point, claiming their 8th championship and first since 2019.

New season: hard work, heart, & halftime magic

By Paul Katula • Aug 15, 2025
Leadership, endurance, and teamwork: marching bands nationwide show how much heart goes into every halftime performance.

Highland Park parade, 2 years after mass shooting

By Paul Katula • Jul 4, 2024
A northern suburb of Chicago resumed part of its July Fourth community celebrations just two years after a mass shooting at the event.

Bands in Macy’s 96th Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Paul Katula • Nov 24, 2022
For the second year following the pandemic, marching bands performed in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2 Macy’s bands in 1 stadium in Orlando

By Paul Katula • Oct 23, 2022
Several champion bands marched Saturday in Orlando, Fla., including groups from Tarpon Springs and Parkland, Fla.

Parades, spirited dressing announce homecomings

By Paul Katula • Sep 27, 2022
School spirit steps up at high schools across the country during these weeks, culminating in a homecoming celebration.

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