School breathes new life into aging sousaphones

Tuesday, October 29, 2002

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If the sousaphones in the Champaign Central High School marching band are looking brighter and sounding sharper it's because a custom car shop, instrument repairman, tent and awning company, saddle maker and a Boy Scout are to thank.

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