Missoula Rabble, I spent 8 years in band and 7 years in marching band so I have a tendency to geek out at the Homecoming Parade every year since I graduated. Today I chased down my high school band instructor, Gary, while he led the Sentinel High School marching band in the parade this morning. He's been teaching music to kids for 39 years. "It's fun making music with kids," he said. "It gives them a chance to express themselves." Gary is an amazing instructor, teacher, and person. He's one of the few reasons I enjoyed high school. I always felt like he genuinely cared about his students. I asked him about that. "I try to bring humanity," he said. "Not every kid gets the same things as other kids. I'm sensitive to that." I asked Gary what's in it for him. "For the most part they just need loving attention and nurturing," he said. "I get more than what the kids get out of it, that's for sure."
