In 2022, Carlson joined the Rosemount High School marching band. As the then-underclassman joined the marching band, he realized the trumpet section was already packed with 24 players.

Máximo Sierra, director of the Pebble Hills Marching Band, keeps an eye on his students’ feet and lines as they rehearse for the Rose Bowl parade, Nov. 26, 2024. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters) ...

This year, the group has 221 members in the Honor Band and 10 in the herald trumpet unit. The honor band includes 178 musicians, 32 pageantry, and one majorette/twirler. “They are all extremely ...

Dionne Randolph has curated the marching band lineup for the Krewe of Muses, the all-female group that hosts the popular parade, for 25 years. For her, Carnival is a restorative time.

Whittier High School saw four of its marching band members selected for the Tournament of Roses Honor Band. From left, junior Ramon Mendes (clarinet), sophomore Adelina Monzon (trumpet), junior ...