Author: Burkhard Bilger
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High-School Band Contests Turn Marching Into a Sport—and an Art
The New Yorker • 10 Feb 2025 • ~9600 words
Burkhard Bilger writes about how marching bands have evolved into a competitive and artistic form known as the "marching arts." These bands now incorporate complex choreography, formations, and creative themes into their performances.