Stories from Tuesday, October 18, 2011

As long as there is the breath of life remaining in each of us, there will be music to help us feel better, provide an escape from life's rigors, open doors from the past, and give talented musicians a chance to share their gifts with the world. On Saturday in Chapel Hill, the Forrest Rocket Band of Blue hosted the 5th Annual Middle Tennessee Small Band Championship (MTSBC) up on the "Rock" and the beautiful fall day's air was filled with binding riffs, sweet rhythms, and a kaleidoscope of colors serenading from the 17 invited high school marching bands, plus a rousing exhibition from the hosts.