marching band

Why the University of Idaho marching band members are heroes in Connecticut

11:26am March 29, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

When Yale's marching band wasn't able to make it to March Madness, the Sound of Idaho stepped in — and went viral. A week later, Connecticut's governor proclaimed a "University of Idaho Day."

Marching bands are getting creative to beat the heat of climate change. Some changes include covering brass instruments under direct sunlight, scheduling frequent water breaks and time to put on extra sunscreen, no longer wearing traditional marching band uniforms at games and practicing before sunrise or after sunset.

Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

5:19am October 06, 2023

by Janet W. Lee

Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.

Johnny Mims, 39, says he is still recovering physically after he was tased by police in Birmingham, Ala. He said he continues to be haunted by the incident.

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Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance

3:38pm September 19, 2023

by Juliana Kim

Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when Birmingham police insisted the performance stop immediately. The confrontation ended with Mims tased in front of his students.

Education

Local High Schools Prepare To Open Up Sports, Other Activities

3:50pm June 25, 2020

by Keri Brown

Legend has it that some University of Michigan fans defaced the statue sometime in the 1960s, and that led to members of the Michigan State University band and other students, sitting vigil.

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At Michigan State, Students Protect Their Mascot From Mischievous Rivals

4:34pm November 14, 2019

by Abigail Censky

Michigan State University band members are standing guard over Sparty, the mascot statue, ahead of the big game against the University of Michigan to prevent it from being dressed in rival colors.

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Dozens of members of the University of Washington marching band, shown here in 2017, were transported to hospitals after a bus overturned on Thursday.

Bus Overturns Carrying University Of Washington Marching Band

10:51am November 23, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

Washington State Patrol said "40-45 plus" people were transported to hospitals but that none of the injuries were serious. They were traveling to perform in Friday's Apple Cup in Eastern Washington.

Construction continues on the stands on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in preparation for the inaugural parade on Jan. 20.

Marching Band's Expected Performance In Inaugural Parade Sparks Controversy

3:30pm January 02, 2017

by Laura Wagner

The marching band from Talladega College, Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college, is listed as one of the participants in the inaugural parade on Jan. 20.

In this photo from November 3, 2012, the Kansas State Wildcats marching band perform during a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Kansas State Imposes Sanctions In Halftime Show Controversy

5:30pm September 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

After the KSU marching band was accused of depicting a lewd act during its halftime show, the university has self-imposed sanctions while maintaining the band's intentions were innocent.

The Sonic Boom of the South at Jackson State isn't just a band; it's the university's most visible marketing tool.

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Drummer And Tuba Player Work To Stay Sharp For Band And College

6:44pm November 06, 2014

by Keith O'Brien

In May, we shared the story of a New Orleans high school marching band. Two students earned scholarships to play for Jackson State University's marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South.

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