The Ohio State School for the Blind's marching band bills itself as the only blind marching band in the world. The group is adding to its list of accomplishments: Band members will be performing at the halftime show for the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
On Wednesday, the group adds another achievement to its list of accomplishments: Band members will be performing at the halftime show for the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida.The marching band is made up of students in grades 7-12, at a school in Columbus, Ohio, where most of the students have little to no vision. But that hasn't stopped the band from racking up a pretty impressive resumé.
"We are excited to host this group of talented young people as part of our halftime show and New Year's Eve Parade," Outback Bowl President and CEO Jim McVay said in a statement."It is a great opportunity to showcase their abilities on a big stage."Read MoreThe band formed about 15 years ago at the direction of now-retired Carol Agler, who was previously a music teacher at the school.
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