Marching band student reading on the bus at sunset
Books

Stories that
stay with you.

Longer journeys for the ride: history, heart, and the stories that make band more than a performance.

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PoetryReflectionContest Day

Before the First Note

Poems for the Ride to Contest

A collection for the student performing for the first time, the senior performing for one of the last times, and everyone wondering: Am I ready?

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A longer read for the ride
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FriendshipPractical GuideBand Bus

Making Friends
on the Band Bus

How to Meet People, Make Someone Laugh, and Make the Ride Better for Everyone

A practical guide to starting conversations, building friendships, and making the band bus feel more like home.

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A practical guide for the ride
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HistoryTraditionMarching Band

The Stories Behind
Marching Band

Every Tradition Has a Story. Every Rehearsal Continues It.

A journey through more than 2,000 years of music, discipline, tradition, and the story behind American marching band.

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History for the ride