Many of our NBJH band graduates go on to perform in the bands at Glenbrook North H.S., and many of those participate in the GBN Marching Spartans.
But...what is marching band? Sure, we know they perform at halftime at football games. Is there more to it? How do the students learn the complicated maneuvers? What drives them to perform in all manner of weather - heat, rain, cold?
The Orange County Register in Santa Ana, California did an eight-page Sunday section delving deep into the "how" and "why" of high school marching bands.
The piece is very well-done, and is well worth the read. Find out more here:
http://www.charlesapple.com/2013/09/this-one-time-at-band-camp/
But...what is marching band? Sure, we know they perform at halftime at football games. Is there more to it? How do the students learn the complicated maneuvers? What drives them to perform in all manner of weather - heat, rain, cold?
The Orange County Register in Santa Ana, California did an eight-page Sunday section delving deep into the "how" and "why" of high school marching bands.
The piece is very well-done, and is well worth the read. Find out more here:
http://www.charlesapple.com/2013/09/this-one-time-at-band-camp/
Post by Music for All.