Prairie Band Journeys to Florida In May 1978, the Prairie Concert band traveled to Daytona Beach to participate in the Daytona Beach Music Festi - val. After a 31-hour bus ride, the band arrived and spent the day shopping, practicing and playing in the ocean and on the world-famous beach. That evening, the band had the opportunity to view several jazz and marching bands. The next morning the band performed for the festival judges. Mr . Henley remarked that he was very pleased with the band's performance. That evening was spent at the awards assembly and festival party. Band members spent their last day in Florida at Walt Disney World. Everyone had a good time and was tired out for the long journey home. PAYTUN m " V / # j Above: Darrell Truitt and Kirk Statler post the sign claiming "Florida or bust !" Below: Band members busy themselves with last minute preparations. Below: Kurt Tjemeland and Jerry Bennett load up. Above: The band's enthusiastic director, Bill Henley. 57
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