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Thank goodness it’s Friday, and tonight our community will gather together to cheer on and support the players in this year’s Homecoming game. But there’s more to the games than the touchdowns and Friday night lights. The Wellsboro Marching Band plays a big part in generating that hometown enthusiasm! When the players need to get pumped, when the fans are cheering – these dedicated musicians are there to turn up the heat!

“The exciting thing about marching band is the people I’m with, the presence and the music,” says flutist, Anna Osborn.

This year’s marching band is comprised mostly of younger members. “I only have 2 seniors this year,” says band director, Veronica Callahan. “There’s never a dull moment. They keep me on my toes. They’re fun, quirky kids. The majority of the group I have this year will be back again next year.”

This year’s music differs from past years, as director Veronica Callahan arranged it herself. It has been received well by both the audiences and the band. “It’s really exciting and much more modern. Since the tunes are so upbeat, the band really gets excited by it.” says drum major, BillieJo Priset.
“The emotion of the music – it can make people change how they feel,” remarks tubist, Gene Wagner. “Happy music makes everybody happy.”

Join the band and the Hornets tonight at the high school for Wellsboro’s Homecoming game!