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| Marching bands (17/05/21 08:51:00) | Reply |
In this country all primary schools of some size have their own marching band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marching_band with brass, woodwind and drums. Typically they are financed by flea markets and lotteries to pay for instruments and uniforms. The tradition has been a parade in the city centre -or locally in rural areas. A few minutes ago one of the neighborhood boys - a boy with Down's syndrome - came passing with his mother -carrying his instrument,a tuba. So there is a place for everybody - but at a cost. I think the inclusiveness of marching bands is important. Teaching tolerance and collaboration from an early age. |
| Re: Marching bands (22/05/21 20:24:16) | Reply |
Before the pandemic, there used to be rural summer parties bringing together folks living abroad and the local communities, let's see what happens this year... rf |
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