Participants Marching Bands
|
Listening to holiday music from these fine young musicians, will certainly get you into the holiday spirit! Many of our bands performing this year had to raise thousands of dollars to pay their way to Hollywood. For those bands from out of the area, this means raising funds for transportation, lodging and food. These are very dedicated musicians and should be commended for their commitment. Did you know that the song "Here Comes Santa Claus" was created from the Hollywood Christmas Parade (back when it was called the Santa Claus Lane Parade)? Gene Autrey was riding his horse in the parade, and heard children yelling "here comes Santa Claus". And when he turned around, Santa was behind him waving to all the smiling faces in the audience. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 Next > End >> |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Page 1 of 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums was formed in 1999 and its members represent law enforcement agencies from the greater Los Angeles area. Their primary duties include civic ceremonies, parades and memorial services throughout Southern California. They have had numerous television appearances including The Closer and CSI: New York. The band’s kilts are the All-Ireland Green Tartan in honor of the rich Irish-American history in law enforcement. Scott Walton directs this group.
From Corona, California, the Centennial Husky Marching Alliance just loves to entertain. The group has been involved in many types of performances and received top awards at local parades. Earlier this year, the Alliance came away with four 1st place awards at the La Habra Corn Festival Parade. The band is under the direction of Michael Gaughan.
The Verrado High School Viper Vanguard has travelled from Buckeye, Arizona to perform in this year’s parade. The Agua Fria Band of Owls has always been big brothers and sisters to the group and they are honored to march with the Owls tonight. The Vanguard debuted with the opening of the school in 2006 with only nine members. The group has grown to over 70 members in five short years. Tracy Meldrum directs the Viper Vanguard.
The Gadsden Elementary School District #32 Marching Band is from San Luis, Arizona which is located on the border of San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. The marching band is composed of approximately 160 students from grades 4-8, including some students who have returned from high school to march with the band. What distinguishes this band from the others is that it includes field type showmanship when performing in parades. The band is under the direction of Martin Peraltaa Sr. and his son Martin Peralta Jr.
Under the direction of Tom Barker, the Lafayette Jefferson Marching Band has received many awards including the Indiana State School Music Association State Championship. In 2010, the band was named Grand Champion at four invitationals during its season. The Jefferson Marching Band from Lafayette, Indiana is an all volunteer organization that is made up of over 230 students, with a school enrollment of 2,200. With the Rohrman Performing Arts Center as part of the high school, the arts are an integral part of the school
Established in 1956, the Agua Fria Band of Owls has been a cornerstone of musical excellence in Arizona, receiving numerous superior ratings and awards for outstanding percussion, color guard and music. The band performed in the Hollywood Christmas Parade back in 2002 and excited to be back. The group hails from Avondale, Arizona and is under the direction of William Meldrum.
