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Torrington High School Band “The Pride of Torrington”
2015 Na6onal Cherry Blossom Fes6val Parade
Na6onal Cherry Blossom Fes6val
• Each year, the Na6onal Cherry Blossom Fes6val commemorates the 1912 giB of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington
• Today’s Na6onal Cherry Blossom Fes6val has grown from modest beginnings into the na6on’s greatest spring6me celebra6on.
Our Invita6on to the 2015 NCBF
• 2006 Na6onal Cherry Blossom Parade • 2010 Na6onal Independence Day Parade • 1st Place Best Appearing HS Band Awards • Superior Ra6ngs • Parade itself isn’t a compe66on • GeUng invited is the compe66on! • Our Tradi6on of Excellence
Bands in the Parade
• Selected from all over the United States (12) • State Marching Band Champions • Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade • Rose Bowl Parade • Have Marching Band Staff • Compete in State and Na6onal compe66ons • Extensive resumes of success
Bands in the Parade
Parade Route Length of parade route is about one mile!
Memories of 2006! • Congratula6ons to the THS Marching Band for being invited to march in its 3rd na6onal parade! I was honored to have been Drum Major for the 2006 Cherry Blossom Fes6val Parade, and even 8 years later I frequently relive the memory of that amazing experience. THS may not have the most money, compete every single weekend in marching fes6vals, or have the most connec6ons.
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What it does have is heart and passion – that’s why THS is ge7ng its 3rd run of a na;onal event, when some of the
wealthiest, most cri;cally acclaimed school bands in the na;on can only dream of ge7ng that opportunity.
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Memories of 2006! • It’s an experience you’ll remember for the rest of you lives, and I hope you soak in each and every second of it. 25 years from now you may not remember what answers you put down on a Trigonometry test, but you’ll remember the 6me you had at the 2015 Cherry Blossom Parade! I wish you all the best of luck in these coming months. Go Raiders!
• Jus3n McManus – Assistant Band Director University of Notre Dame – THS Alumni 06
Memories of 2006!
• The crowd was amazing! I remember turning onto the main road and there was like a monsoon out of nowhere but it was an amazing feeling so I didn't even care! I remember seeing my parents in the crowd in and everyone cheering and being so proud of all of us! 2006 Na3onal Cherry Blossom Parade
Memories of 2006!
• The rain bouncing off the drums with each hit. more than anything feeling so proud of where I came from and the shared passion within our band family.
• 2006 Na3onal Cherry Blossom Parade
Preparing for a Na6onal Parade
• 100% effort & dedica6on at all 6mes next year! • Fall: Same rehearsal schedule as in past • March/April: Limited extra rehearsals • Afendance for extra rehearsals will be mandatory • You will be marching with elite HS Bands!
“I CAN’T I HAVE BAND”
Preparing for a Na6onal Parade • Everyone must perform at the highest level possible!
• I will push you to be at a Na6onal Level! • All of us MUST be on the same page at all 6mes. • You will show the na6on what “THE PRIDE OF TORRINGTON” is all about!
“I CAN’T I HAVE BAND”
Day 1 Friday April 10, 2015
• Early AM departure for Washington, D.C. • Meet our Tour Manager(s), who will escort us through the dura6on of the trip.
• Take a panoramic motor coach tour of DC • Check-‐in to our hotel • Dinner at a local restaurant • Evening walking tour of various Monuments
Day 2 Saturday April 11, 2015
• Breakfast at the hotel • NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE!!! • Box lunch provided aBer the parade • Arlington Cemetery/par6cipate in the special US Military Wreath Laying Ceremony-‐ Tomb of the Unknown
• Dinner at a local restaurant • Evening tour of various Monuments
Day 3 Sunday April 12, 2015
• Breakfast at the hotel • Check-‐out of hotel • Picture at Iwo Jima Marine Memorial • Departure for home • Late aBernoon/early evening arrival at THS
• NO Monday April 13 will not be an excused absence for Band Members!
Cost of Trip
• Approximately $500 • Depends on number of students on trip • Hotel is based on four to a room • If there are financial concerns please do not let that stop you from par6cipa6ng! I will do everything possible to make sure money is NOT an issue for families!
Hotel • Hyaf Regency Crystal City at Reagan Na6onal Airport -‐ Arlington, Virginia
TIME TO VOTE! Torrington High School Marching Band 2015 Na6onal Cherry Blossom Parade
Student Name Circle one YES: My child will be par6cipa6ng in the 2015 Na6onal Cherry Blossom Parade NO: My child will NOT be par6cipa6ng in the 2015 Na6onal Cherry Blossom Parade
This could be you!