The Dumbing Down of Us All

I suspect that this will be one of a long series, but someone has gotta say it. We continue to become a nation of dummies. No, I'm not talking about the Big Stuff - war, religion, taxes and education - but something really trivial.

Marching band programs.

I went to the first of several upcoming Pie Nights today, and encountered another example of an Ongoing Trend. Damnable Music Selections by the Band Director. I don't know when this trend started - or why - but high school bands seem to be a dumping ground for elevator music arrangers. Friday night has become the Outlet Mall for mostly mediocre music from years gone by arranged for horns and drums.

Here's this year's first example

The Seneca Valley Raider Marching Band proudly presents:

Styx's Mr Roboto
Something entirely forgettable
Johnny B Goode - credited to Chuck Berry
All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan by way of Jimi Hendrix

What ever happened to Sousa?