"Cavemen March NY Streets, 2010"
The Grants Pass High School Marching Band & Auxiliary was selected to be one of 10 bands in the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade out of more than 150 applicants nationwide. Their superior musical ability, marching and performance skills won them a slot in the legendary Parade that will see them step into the line of march on Thursday, November 25, 2010.
For more than 80 years, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season. Growing in size and scale, the Parade proudly marches down a 2.8-mile route in New York City with more than 8,000 participants in tow including Macy's employees, their families, celebrities, athletes, clowns and dance groups spreading holiday cheer. With a television audience of approximately 50 million viewers across the country and more than 3.5 million spectators that line up along the streets of New York City each year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national icon that has grown into a world-famous holiday event. Featuring fabulous floats and Macy's signature giant helium character balloons, the Parade's musical heart comes from its high school and college marching bands.
The road to New York City begins now, but the band will have months to prepare for the big day. Marked by fundraisers and rehearsals, the months of hard work will culminate on Thanksgiving Day as the band steps off from 77th Street and Central Park West and into history.
Parents who wish to chaperone this event will be asked to fill out an application and send it in to Mr. Baldwin before August 1, 2009 to be considered. Application will be available online no later than July 6, 2009. Instructions for submissions will be on application.
Donations can be sent to the Grants Pass High School Bookkeeper, Attn: Macy's Parade, 830 NE 9th Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526. Check back often for updates of other opportunities to help this talented group of students make their goal!
The Grants Pass High School Marching Band & Auxiliary
We maintain a long and proud tradition of excellence in musical performance and presentation, both on and off the field of competition.
Ranked among the top high school music programs in Oregon, the GPHS Band consistently strives for and achieves top honors and awards in marching and concert competitions.
Grants Pass High School's Marching Band & Auxiliary has garnered an impressive list of awards over years for its musical and performance quality.
A true high school show band, this group of dedicated, determined, and talented students take pride in performing some of the most musically intricate and technically difficult pieces available for marching bands.
The music programs offered at Grants Pass High School would not be possible without the incredible support from the band boosters, school district, community and the fabulous teachers and staff at Grants PassHigh School. The students would like to thank all of these wonderful people for their generous support!
Members of the GPHS Marching Band & Auxiliary are " always striving for the next level of excellence! "