NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — At the busy intersection of Eastland and 14th Avenue in East Nashville, calmness and commotion rarely intersect.

On Tuesday, the front lawn of Corinthian Lodge No. 8 became an unexpected concert hall for 60 rising musical stars.

The Stratford STEM Magnet School marching band transformed the corner into their stage, creating a moment of musical magic that stopped traffic in the best possible way.

"You know, nothing calms traffic like music," said Mark Cleveland, a member of the lodge.

The performance represents a remarkable turnaround for the school's music program. Just three years ago, the Stratford STEM Magnet School band was at a crossroads.

"We have about 60 students in band. When I got here, it was literally zero students," said band director Caleb Latha

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