7 trombones

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“Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.”

Well, not quite 76, but I am sure that old Harold Hill would have been really pleased to see the seven trombone players pictured here marching in our county’s annual Corn Festival Parade.

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This is the final post from the opening night of our local high school’s marching band/football season.

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Another image from last night’s opener. Don’t miss the next post. It is a capture of a very special football fan.

Minooka Community High School Marching Band

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My son plays marimba in the Minooka Community High School Marching Band and, each year the band marches in the Grundy County Corn Festival Parade. This was taken as they marched in front of the grandstand for judging. Very proud of all these hard working, amazingly talented students!!

MCHS Marching Band

MCHS Marching Band

Thought I would share a little home town news for this post. You know that summer has officially come to an end when the Grundy County Cornfest comes to town. This was the 67th year of this celebration that features a rather lengthy parade with politicians, local businesses, and my favorite, marching bands. This is the Minooka Community High School Marching Band. My youngest son plays in the pit (the marimba) and the band is having a great year in competition.

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Gotta love the sights and sounds of high schools bands! I am always amazed at their commitment, musicianship and excellence. I love a parade!

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Taken at the 64th Annual Grundy Corn Festival Parade.
Taken at the 64th Annual Grundy County Corn Festival Parade. This is our youngest son who is part of a great marching band program in our school system.