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Marching bands navigate extreme heat, irregular weather conditions
Marching bands returned to practice this summer under new challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. One band director in Arizona has been sharing tips with marching bands around the country who are dealing with an unusually warm season.
NPR’s Janet Woojeong Lee reports.
This segment aired on October 6, 2023. Audio will be available soon.
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