In Bourbon County, marching band transcends traditional music performance, akin to an extreme sport. Students endure grueling hours of practice during summer and fall, totaling fifty hours in one week and significant daily commitment. The physical demands lead to injuries like tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, reflecting their dedication. Under the hot sun, band members train rigorously with strict discipline enforced during rehearsals, emphasizing the severity and passion behind their performances, which are not just for football games but an art form that requires precision and commitment.
Marching band is more than a pastime in Bourbon County. It's an extreme sport. The real reason the students rehearse so hard isn't to play well at football games but to perfect their art.
The fingers and palms were wrapped in black athletic tape to cover blisters. 'The mallets rub up against them,' he said. 'And I have tendinitis and carpal tunnel in both arms.'
'I'm not getting any effort from anyone right now,' he said. 'We've been over this. Count out loud! If someone isn't marking time, it's five pushups!'
All told, they would rehearse close to fifty hours that week, then two to three hours a day for the rest of the summer and fourteen hours a week in the fall.
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