It’s a whole song and dance: The joy of marching bands

The Colin McEnroe Show

Marching bands are now a staple at halftimes. But why? This hour, we discuss the art of the marching band. We’ll talk about all of the work that goes into coordinating them, and the evolution of marching band music and competitions. Plus, a look at the history of halftime.

GUESTS:

• Justin McManus: Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Connecticut
• Dylan Reyes: Student at the University of Hartford who marched competitively through high school. He is a former Colin McEnroe Show intern, and he occasionally fills in on the board
• Mark Dyreson: Professor of Kinesiology and Affiliate Professor of History at Penn State, where he is also Co-Director of Research and Educational Programs for the Penn State Center for the Study of Sports in Society. He is the author of numerous books and articles about the history of sport

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Chapters

1. It’s a whole song and dance: The joy of marching bands (00:00:00)

2. Marker 01 (00:20:14)

3. Marker 02 (00:38:03)