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Local music legend hosts fourth annual bluegrass festival

Local music legend hosts fourth annual bluegrass festival

McIntyre’s love for bluegrass started early when he ran away from home at 15 for New York.
Eliza Sullivan Aug 9, 2026
The Oxford Community Band performs at this year’s Freedom Festival on July 3.

‘We only exist because the community supports us’: Oxford’s locals make up ‘zero-stress’ band

The Oxford Community Band performs at multiple community events throughout the year. However, these aren’t professionals – these are everyday people in town, some of whom haven’t picked up an instrument in years.
Kethan Babu Aug 22, 2025
A set of bass drums is lined up on turf. A group of students stands in the background

Talawanda marching band gears up for season full of performances

Talawanda's 70-student marching band is preparing for a season full of shows. This year, students and directors say the halftime and competition show is decidedly more theatrical than in years past.
Sean Scott Jul 30, 2024
Three students stand in grass wearing mattress costumes

Talawanda Band to hold annual mattress sale fundraiser

The Talawanda Band is raising money through a mattress sale this year, with funds going toward student participation fees, new instruments and more.
Sean Scott Jul 18, 2024

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