University of Pittsburgh assistant band director Michael Buckstein, 28, of Monroeville (holding the megaphone) will perform with the Saluting America’s Band Directors marching band in the 137th annual Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. (Harry Bloomberg)
Michael Buckstein might be an assistant band director at the University of Pittsburgh, but it has still been a while since he practiced his heel-toe marching step.
He’s been brushing up lately, though, after being chosen to perform with the Band Directors’ Marching Band at the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, held on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif…