Greendale marching band, A father’s reading list, Farming out of high school

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A group of people bundled in winter clothing play saxophones and trumpets outdoors, with some holding large, pastel-colored flags in the background.
Members of the Greendale High School band practice for their upcoming Rose Parade performance Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Greendale, Wis. The parade is held in Pasadena, California on New Years Day before the Rose Bowl college football game. Angela Major/WPR

We visit with one of Wisconsin’s most decorated high school marching bands. We also hear how a Milwaukee woman connecting with her late father through his list of thousands of books he read. Plus, a 19-year-old farmer talks with us about why he’s pursuing the career.

Featured in this Episode

  • What makes a great marching band? Ask Greendale High

    For the 20th consecutive year, Greendale High School won the Wisconsin School Music Association State Marching Band Championship in their division. The 200 member band recently performed in the Rose Parade and has participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade twice. What makes a great marching band? We speak with director Tom Reifenburg.

  • Milwaukee woman honors late father’s love of reading

    When Dan Pelzer passed away last year, he left behind a handwritten list of 3,599 books he’d read, most borrowed from the library. The story went viral as people around the world celebrated one man’s love of reading. We talk to his daughter about the 108-page list and continuing her dad’s legacy.

  • Teen farmer pursues his dream of owning a cattle ranch

    Kory Adams is one of the youngest farmers in Wisconsin and the new owner of what he hopes to turn into a 50-head-strong cattle ranch in Douglas County. We talk with Adams about pursuing a life of farming and following your dreams.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Tom Reifenberg Guest
  • Marci Pelzer Guest
  • Kory Adams Guest
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer

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