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A friend of mine plays trombone in a local band. I think it’s a concert band—no marching, but they’ve greeted veterans coming into local airports on Honor Flights, performed summer concerts and played oom-pa-pa at Octoberfest events, as well as other things.

(She’s from Wisconsin, in case you’re wondering.)

And since many Christmas carols seem to lend themselves well to brass ensembles, today’s Advent piece honors her and her band; it’s “Dong Dong Merrily on High,” performed by the President’s Own Marine Band. Just like in the White House.

(If you want to hear the words, here you are.)