Shepard band in soccer promo
Marchers from Alan B Shepard HS in IL had a little fun this summer playing the marching band in a video spoof about soccer and Ferris Bueller.
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Independence Day in Washington
A brief moment to reflect on the Independence Day holiday, as celebrated in our nation's capital and in classrooms across the country.
Woman arrested in theft of Warren band booster funds
The ex-treasurer of a band booster organization at an Illinois high school has been charged with the theft of more that $26,000 from the group's bank accounts.
Weather delays Lake Zurich band members in Madrid
When the weather is this cold, it makes its way into almost every story. One marching band from Chicago's north suburbs was delayed returning home from the winter break trip to Madrid.
US marching bands play in London on New Year's
Marching bands from several US high schools, including Barrington High School in IL, traveled to London this New Year's to bring music to London's New Year's Day Parade.
Self-righteous band students assail new director
When we said we want parents and students involved in the conversation about their education, we did not imply they should make hiring decisions for our public schools.
Great American Marching Band includes 9 IL students
This Thanksgiving, nine high school marching band students from Illinois will participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the 245-member Great American Marching Band.
Losing football coach orders band off field at halftime
We can hardly believe stuff like this happens anymore. Out of Annandale, Va., a football coach fears a 15-yard penalty and kicks the marching band off the field.
Stage fright comes back as a dream for marching bands
Some anxiety-inducing nightmares keep coming back for marching band alum, and these dreams plant their roots during adolescence in the form of stage fright.
V J Andrew dedicates marching season to 2012 graduate
An Illinois marching band pays a special, season-long tribute to a former clarinet player from their ranks who died in her sleep while studying music performance at a state university.