World champion marching band reunites, 50 years later

Monday, April 25, 2016
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's been 50 years since members of the Cardinal Dougherty Marching Band won the high school world music championship.

This weekend they reunited in Northeast Philadelphia, and showed they still have that musical talent.
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Members of the band picked up their horns once again Saturday night, and showed off their skills.

The talented group's historic tour across Europe to capture their championship included a performance at the Vatican for Pope Paul VI.
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