When Queen Elizabeth sends an aristocratic emissary into the North High band room on a Wednesday afternoon, even teenagers will take notice.
Lord Roger Bramble, the deputy lieutenant of London, surprised marching band members today with an invitation from the queen to perform at the 2011 New Year’s Day Parade in London. He was accompanied by Bob and Geraldine Bone, the parade’s directors.
The invitation makes North one of approximately eight high school and college bands to be so honored. The South High band performed in the parade in 2005.
As parades go, it’s a bloody behemoth: 10,000 performers from around the world, a street audience of 500,000 and a television audience numbering tens of millions.
“This prestigious invitation, offered to a small handful or college and high school bands in America each year, honors the hard work, dedication and musicianship of our students,” said Brayer Teague, North’s fine arts department head.
“It also recognizes the tremendous support our school enjoys from parents and guardians. To each we send our congratulations and gratitude.”
Swwweeeeet!!! North is better than South! They might not beat them in regular season but they beat them when it counts in the playoffs baby! I know football and band are two different areas but as an alumni I am just trying to keep that good healthy rivalry going. Trojan Power!!!! Trojans! Trojans! are the best!! (I know Earl high school is over get a life!)