Who knew the Boerne Excessive Faculty Marching Band was additionally a steel militia?
Metallica just lately gifted $15,000 in musical devices to the Greyhounds’ marching band for its profitable efficiency within the Rock and Roll Corridor of Famers’ For Whom the Band Tolls contest. Final April, Metallica invited highschool and school marching bands from across the nation to share movies of themselves performing songs from the group’s catalog — for a shot at $200,000 in prize cash.
Boerne tied with Malverne Excessive Faculty in Malverne, New York, within the class for finest medium-sized highschool. The competition’s seven classes additionally included division 1, 2 and three school bands plus fan-favorite alternatives.
“Thanks to Metallica for the gear awarded to the Boerne Excessive Faculty Marching Band from the For Whom the Band Tolls Competitors!” Boerne ISD officers mentioned in a Fb publish. “The Greyhounds tied for first place within the contest and gained over $15,000 {dollars} in devices and gear.”
Boerne Excessive’s whiplash-inducing submission was a medley that included “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Enter Sandman,” “Fade to Black,” “Search and Destroy” and “Grasp of Puppets.” Factors earned for not together with something from St. Anger.
Take a look at the efficiency under — for those who’re not too embarrassed to bang your head to brass and bells.
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