More than two dozen Treasure Valley high school bands competed Saturday ... District III Mel Shelton Marching Band Festival on the blue turf at Albertsons Stadium on Boise State’s campus.

Boise State Alumni and Fans showed up big time ... Spirit Squad and the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band. Fans told Idahonews.com’s Scott McLinden they are optimistic for the game.

His main instrument is the tenor trombone. During his time at Boise State, he performed in numerous wind ensembles such as the Blue Thunder Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, All-Campus Concert Band, and ...