After the Leavenworth Road Parade, the Schlagle, Washington, and Wyandotte High School marching bands participated in a Battle of the Bands on the grounds of Welborn Elementary School in Kansas City, Kan. A large audience of about 150 quickly gathered around to hear the great music.
The afternoon became hot and humid as the clouds cleared away, and paramedics were called when a Schlagle band member developed heat exhaustion. Schlagle left early, but Washington and Wyandotte kept going for several more songs, before agreeing to end the contest with handshakes all around.
Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel
