Some instruments in the Brockton Public Schools music program are 20, 30 or even 60 years old. Here is how a grant will help.

All students are encouraged to participate in Marching Band if at all possible; it is the best single vehicle for improving the technical ability of any student on any percussion instrument. Ensemble ...

"The instruments that we currently have are about 20 years old," Desmond said. "We've been looking into replacing the marching band percussion for quite some time because our students shouldn't be ...