Marching Bands

I was remembering marching bands of the past. Since I do not live in town I shouldn’t make statements that I cannot verify, but I am pretty sure that folks living in the vicinity of the high school and middle school today do not get to see the band and baton twirlers practicing.

As a youngster I lived on 4th Ave. No. in Glasgow and always thought it was really cool to get to watch the High School band practice on our streets.

I remember going to Moose Jaw, Sask., for a band marching competition at one time (I can remember that but do not remember if I was in the Opheim or Glasgow band), so I assume that marching bands were part of being in the school band. When I was old enough to be a part of these bands I was always glad I did not play the Bass drum or Tuba.