Marching Memories

Story posted October 21, 2013 in News by Jason Shawley


Dan Puff, a former member of the Clarion University marching band explains how marching and music has influenced his life in a positive way.

A five-year member of the university's marching band, Dan became a leader and established many friendships and connections at Clarion. In addition to the great memories he has of marching, he says that he has a much greater appreciation for music after being exposed to many more aspects of it.

In high school, Dan had the choice between playing football and joining marching band. He chose marching and has never regretted it.  

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