Marching band changes during the pandemic
Marching band has been greatly diminished by the Covid-19 pandemic; some schools have made various adjustments to the program.
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Black marching band costumes were insensitive
A bad costume choice (similar to blackface) results in the public censuring of a Western Pennsylvania school district.
Marching band still meaningful in the days of Covid
Some seniors get to have a semblance of a marching band season, even during the pandemic. One drum major from Arkansas told us what that means.
Bands, most from Arkansas, present field shows
In a few lucky places, such as Ark., marching bands still perform full steam. We talked to one director whose kids are "on fire" for marching band.
3 college bands during the pandemic
How are college marching bands adapting to the pandemic? Many are still putting together shows, but there's just a few things.
The fall without marching band
Due to coronavirus, marching bands at schools as well as large marching band organizations are preemptively cancelling contests and other festivals this fall.
Md. & IL bands perform on New Year’s in Europe
Bands from IL and Md. once again entertained thousands of people who lined the streets of London and Rome on New Year's Day.
Ohio University hazing charges bring suspensions
The university is investigating hazing charges brought against several student organizations and social groups.
Va. State band suspended over hazing allegations
Va. State suspended its marching band while police complete an investigation into hazing allegations by members.
Mich. band teams up with bandless football team
What's a football team to do if the school doesn't have a marching band? One Michigan high school has a possible solution.