Marching band, is it a sport?

 

The "Stay Positive" shirts is a new tradition started in 2013. The Leadership Team gets shirts to remember to stay positive during rehearsals. Photo by Bryan Ames.

The “Stay Positive” shirts is a new tradition started in 2013. The Leadership Team gets shirts to remember to stay positive during rehearsals. Photo by Bryan Ames.

By: Eric Matthew Burch

One can imagine sitting at the Blueberry Festival, watching the parade. A  Popsicle has melted in minutes from the extreme heat and the parade has started. The Pride of Plymouth marching band is up first, and they are wearing full uniforms. With sweat dripping down their faces, one might think that this is the hardest part of the activity. Continue reading