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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

For Bands, Songs Remain the Same (NY Times)

From The New York Times:

By John Branch
Published: March 19, 2008

" We try to play songs that not only appeal to the blue-hairs in the crowd, but also to our students,” said Jim Hudson, director of athletic bands at Arizona State.

Mostly, it is because fans want it that way. Bands are looking to get toes tapping and chins wagging no matter the listener’s age.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/sports/ncaabasketball/19bands.html?ref=sports

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