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On November 27, 2008, a proud musical
tradition will continue! With the
success of the inaugural band in 2006 and
the 2007 Macy's Great American
Marching Band, Macy's has asked MUSIC
FESTIVALS to once again continue to be their proud partner
with The Macy's Great American Marching
Band for the 82nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving
Day Parade
. Honoring
America's finest high school musicians, this band will be comprised of select students from each of the fifty
states. The musicians are under
the direction of Dr. Jon Woods, Ohio State
University, and Auburn University's Dr.
Richard Good. The 185 musicians will be
complemented by approximately 50 flags and
dancers choreographed by Greg Lagola of the
famed Cadets Drum Corp of Pennsylvania.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is
internationally recognized as the official
start of the holiday season and world-famous
as a uniquely American entertainment
extravaganza.
Once again, this prestigious band will take
an honor position as they will lead Santa
Claus into Herald Square among the gigantic helium
balloons, impressive floats carrying
celebrities, and the nation's top marching
bands. Stepping-off from Central Park, the
Band will be cheered by the 2.5 million
spectators lining the parade route. Arriving
at Macy's Herald Square, the Band will
perform for celebrity hosts, a grandstand
audience, and more than 50 million TV
viewers watching the broadcast live on NBC.
In
addition to marching in the parade, all
selected participants' package plans will
include meals, lodging and New York City
sightseeing (Circle Line Cruise, Top of the
Rock, Thanksgiving dinner/dance and
Wintuk: Cirque du Soleil). Are you ready to be a part of
The Macy's Great American Marching
Band? Click on
the "Brochure & Application" link above to
download an application.
The
students will also have the opportunity to
attend workshops led by Scott Lang, founder
of Synergy Leadership. The workshops will
focus on leadership and encourage students
to achieve their maximum potential.
We are
now accepting applications
for 2008. Selections will be based on written
application and on submitted audition
DVD/CDs.
"Slots by state and position are limited.
Deadlines for rolling admission are March
30th, May 30th, and June 30th.
Apply early for the best chance of selection
as openings by state and or
instrument/position can close at anytime
after the first deadline."
The Band
Hall, TN, is supplying the Band's custom
uniforms and Jupiter, TX, is supplying the
brass instruments, while Mapex by Jupiter,
TX, is supplying the percussion instruments.
Applicants that are accepted for the March
30th deadline will be notified no later than
May 1st. Applicants accepted for the
May 30th deadline will be notified no later
than June 30th, and the June 30th applicants
who are accepted will be notified no later
than July 15th.
Dennis
Rhoads, President
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