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Torrington  High  School  Band    “The  Pride  of  Torrington”  

2015  Na6onal  Cherry  Blossom  Fes6val  Parade  

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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.  

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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  

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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    

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Bands  in  the  Parade    

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Parade  Route  Length  of  parade  route  is  about  one  mile!    

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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”        

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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”    

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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  

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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  

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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  

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• NO  Monday  April  13  will  not  be  an  excused  absence  for  Band  Members!  

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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!  

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Hotel    •  Hyaf  Regency  Crystal  City  at  Reagan  Na6onal  Airport  -­‐  Arlington,  Virginia  

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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  

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This  could  be  you!