News of the Day

STRIKE UP THE BAND

by Craig Altschul

It’s akin to following in their shoes as Bennington area school children involved with their own school bands were given the opportunity to march alongside the Mount Anthony Union High School marching band during a football half-time show, said the Bennington Banner. The 214 kids only rehearsed for 2.5 hours, but they were ready to perform. The older kids gave the younger ones tips on how to play, where to stand, and how to march. One kid was even given the directive to “add more cowbell.” “They’re so awesome,” said April Foley, a student at the Pownal Elementary School. No comment from the high school mentors on their impressions.

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About Craig Altschul

Craig Altschul is Editorial Director of SnoCountry.com. He is a veteran snow journalist, having covered the sport for more than 40 years. His syndicated snow sports humor column, Ski Tips, ran in newspapers across the country for 20 years. He was Global Editor-in-Chief for OnTheSnow for 12 years and has written for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Altschul is past president of both the Eastern Ski Writers Association and the North American Snow Journalists Association.

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