Panther Marching Band rings in New Year with Big Ben

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Panther Marching Band rings in New Year with Big Ben

The UNI Panther Marching Band traveled overseas to London, UK to perform for over 700,000 people at the New Year’s Day parade. While the weather wasn’t in their favor, band director Justin Mertz was impressed by how well his students responded. “The day of the parade, it was cold and wet but the students didn’t complain once and continued with the performance like it was nothing”, Mertz said. “I was very proud of them.” UNI Panther Marching Band…