Marching bands navigate extreme heat, irregular weather conditions

Marching bands returned to practice this summer under new challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. One band director in Arizona has been sharing tips with marching bands around the country who are dealing with an unusually warm season.

NPR’s Janet Woojeong Lee reports.

Correction: A version of this story that aired on Oct. 6, 2023, referred to Aaron Vogel incorrectly as Adam Vogel. We regret the error.