by Music Celebrations | Oct 1, 2012 | Parades, Washington, DC
“I was very pleased with the parade. The event was very well organized and the parade officials were there when we needed help. My personal highlight was that while we were playing I looked across the band and saw the White House. I should have briefly stopped the... 
by Music Celebrations | Oct 1, 2012 | Parades, Washington, DC |
“The intensity in our group sure gave me chills up my back. I think they were all proud of themselves for being there and performing in front of Washington, D.C. fans. The thrill and nerves of how they felt marching in the National Memorial Day Parade will be in their... 
by Music Celebrations | Oct 1, 2012 | News, Parades, Washington, DC
“Performing at the WWII Memorial was really special, as was the wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Both were events that my students will never forget. The parade was good – other than the extreme heat. The thing that made the whole tour work was... 
by Music Celebrations | Oct 1, 2012 | News, Washington, DC
by Dr. Vincent PattersonGlorious autumn day here in DC. The weekend cooperated; on Saturday trekked across town to PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE (on the campus of Armed Forces Retirement Home) for Open House. It celebrated 150 years of Lincoln’s presence there with... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 28, 2012 | Parades, Washington, DC
“Marching in the Parade was an enjoyable and memorable experience. It is a tough call to name one highlight – all of us were really moved by the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington Cemetery, the concert in front of the Capitol, and the... 
by Music Celebrations | Sep 28, 2012 | Parades, Washington, DC
“What were the highlights of the tour? Being a part of the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington and seeing all the sights and seeing the students in awe of their nation. The Parade was awesome with all the people applauding the students while playing. I think you are... 