
Retired accountant is hitting a high note: He’s joined Louisiana State University’s marching band
At 66 years old, Kent Broussard, is the oldest member of the Louisiana State University marching band. The retired accountant is an LSU freshman and sousaphone player and made his home opener debut with the marching band on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Broussard’s story of chasing his dreams has gained attention from media outlets across the country and resonated with people of all ages. Broussard trained for months; he ran, lifted weights and marched through his neighborhood in the South Louisiana summer heat to earn a coveted spot on the Grammy-nominated band.