How the Pride of Arizona rocketed to national prominence

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Founded more than a century ago, the University of Arizona"Pride of Arizona" Marching Band has entertained and inspired millions.

"I was a trumpet player in the Pride, I was drum major for the Pride of Arizona and then I was a grad teaching assistant for the Pride," Shoopman explained."It's been a big part of my life." The Arizona Marching Band gained national prominence with the addition of Jack Lee as Director of Bands in 1952.

Jack Lee helped to grow that Bear Down tradition, not only with the fight song, but with the innovations he brought to the Arizona Marching Band.A trumpet player in the late 1960s, Gay was part of a marching band then known as"The Best Band in the West." More than 51 million people watched that halftime show on TV, adding to the legacy of the Arizona Marching Band.

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