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Students bringing the beat back

Times photos: Brenda Steurer Monroe high school band students practiced marching Friday as they prepare for the Cheese Days Parade in September. One hundred twenty students participated in a three-day marching band camp that was held at the high school in Monroe.

Times photos: Brenda Steurer Monroe high school band students practiced marching Friday as they prepare for the Cheese Days Parade in September. One hundred twenty students participated in a three-day marching band camp that was held at the high school in Monroe.

Brian Gray

Posted: Aug. 7, 2010, 11:01 a.m.

Two years ago, the high school didn't have a marching band in the parade. Budget cuts had forced the school district to eliminate the marching band program.

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