http://halftimemag.com/articles/07-2007/behind-the-baton/index.html A drum major's story: In this issue, read about the Ropes Eagle Band, home to the largest Class A Six-Man Band in the state of Texas. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:12:43 -0800 http://halftimemag.com/articles/07-2007/behind-the-baton/ropes-eagle-texas-marching-band.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/07-2007/behind-the-baton/ropes-eagle-texas-marching-band.html Wed, 02 May 2007 10:52:00 -0700 <p>The Ropes Eagle Band celebrated its 50th anniversary this past season and has seen some ups and downs. With almost 70 members in the band in a high school with about 100 students, Ropes is home to the largest Class A Six-Man Band in the state of Texas. Less than four years ago, the school discussed dissolving the band. But luckily, the... Behind the Baton