Kickoff to marching season starts this weekend

Fredericksburg High School Pride of the Texas Hill Country Marching Band brass members demonstrating a powerful sound included, from left, trumpeters Caleb Angel, Suzy Frantzen and Jesus Garcia. The band will host the Hill Country Marching Festival Saturday at FHS Stadium, and will be performing an exhibition show at 10 a.m. — Standard-Radio Post/ Ken Esten Cooke

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Jackie Haggerty on September 25, 2024

The Frederi cksburg High School Marching Band is putting on its annual Hill Country Marching Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. This year, this event marks the start of competition season for the band.

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