Doesn't it make you feel good when someone expresses appreciation to you by saying "Thank you?" ...more

October 12, 2008

Sid Haton, the University of South Florida's first marching band director and who orchestrated the first appearance of the Herd of Thunder, died Friday in North Carolina. He was 45. ...more

September 16, 2008

Musicians longing to break out those band instruments collecting dust or sing their favorite songs have a new outlet. ...more

August 13, 2008

One by one, or in small groups, members of the Sebring High School Blue Streaks Marching Band exited the bright sun of the practice field at South Florida Community College for a seat in the shade. ...more

August 2, 2008

Melanie Driscoll has only been in town since the end of June, and she won't make the payroll at Brandon High School until teachers officially report to work in August. ...more

July 12, 2008

SEBRING — Almost every year, at least one of the district's three high schools loses a band director, initiating a sometimes difficult search for a replacement. This year is no different with both Avon Park and Lake Placid high schools looking for a new head for their music departments. Hill-Gustat Middle School just filled its opening. After his first year as a teacher, Lake Placid High Band Director Larry Glenzer decided to find a job closer to home in Wisconsin, School Board of Highlands County Teacher Recruiter Sean Rego said Monday. ...more

June 23, 2008

Bryan Warren is excited about the release of his new song "The Oceans," which has been recorded by Integrity Music with their latest group, Deluge, from Baton Rouge, La. ...more

May 3, 2008

AVON PARK — Xavier McLeod liked the sound of the trumpet, which inspired him to take up the instrument five years ago. Now the 16-year-old high school junior plays the horn as a member of the Avon Park High School Grenadier Band. Early in the fall he was accepted in the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. He travels to Sarasota every Monday evening to practice with the symphony. McLeod also takes private lessons. "I'm looking at making music as a career right now, but it might change in the future," he said. His present plans are to go to college as a music major, but hasn't yet decided on the college he will attend. ...more

February 9, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Terri Dusek and Tina Gibbons didn't like what they heard. The teacher who coached the majorettes at Pine View Middle School had transferred to Rushe Middle School and, unless someone stepped forward, the majorettes would be no more. ...more

February 5, 2008

Noted for his dedication, enthusiasm and rapport with students, Robinson High School's band director is honored with a statewide award. ...more

January 23, 2008