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.
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.
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.
34 bands, 3 from IL, in semifinals at Grand Nationals By Paul Katula • Nov 13, 2021 The Bands of America Grand National Championships proceed to the semifinal round this morning. It's a long day and a warm welcome back.
Piqua H.S. band performs at BOA Grand Nationals By Paul Katula • Nov 11, 2021 Bands of America presents the Pride of Piqua, Ohio, on the largest marching band stage in the country. Their show was about the number "2."
Marching band still meaningful in the days of Covid By Rebecca Morgan • Oct 13, 2020 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 By Paul Katula • Oct 10, 2020 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.
The fall without marching band By Paul Katula • Aug 30, 2020 Due to coronavirus, marching bands at schools as well as large marching band organizations are preemptively cancelling contests and other festivals this fall.
A weekend of ‘band geeks’ across America By Paul Katula • Nov 15, 2019 The musical <em>Band Geeks</em> was in performance at a MD high school, just as marching bands from across America named a national champion.
Carmel band wins 4th Grand Nationals title By Paul Katula • Nov 12, 2017 We congratulate Carmel H.S. in Indiana for the grand championship at the Bands of America Grand Nationals yesterday + 99 others.