Santaluces High School Band Marches in Washington, D.C.
The National Independence Day Parade was the most organized event I have ever been a part of in my 14 years of teaching. From picking up the boxed lunches to unloading, from pictures to step-off, there was constant communication from Music Celebrations Staff members. Your staff was professional, friendly and complimentary. They answered all questions and provided guidance during the day. The parade experience itself was wonderful. Watching our students perform down Constitution Avenue in front of thousands of patriotic, flag waving Americans was a thrill I will remember for the rest of my life.
My personal highlight is knowing that the entire six day experience went off without a Hitch, thanks to the great planning by the staff of Music Celebrations International and our tour manager. To come back knowing there were no problems, and that the students had an amazing time, was the best we could have hoped for. The opportunity to view our band in D.C., performing for thousands, was also a nice feather in the cap for our students. They kept commenting how awesome it was to be in D.C. on that day for our National Independence Day.
Evan Rogovin, Band Director
Santaluces High School
As a graduated senior who returned for one last performance, I want to thank the planners, coordinators, and volunteers of The National Independence Day Parade. As our director commented, we had an amazing time in Washington D.C. performing and touring the area. Our tour guides, Jack and Barbara, were exemplary in their professionalism and knowledge. It has been by far the best band trip I have taken over four years at Santaluces. Thank you,
Steven Johnson
Tubist
Comment by Steven J. — July 26, 2007 @ 11:26 am