MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 2018 INFORMATION
WHEN: The parade is on Monday, May 28th, 2018 at 10am.
Please arrive by 9:30am.
WHERE TO GO: Arrive on the corner of Oak Ridge Rd and Route 16 at 9:30. The parade will end at the Exceptional Children’s School, followed by a short ceremony where we play the Star Spangled Banner and Taps. Hot dogs and soda will be served at the ball field following the ceremony.
WHAT TO WEAR: Parade dress is black pants on the bottom, and white shirt on top.
Wear comfortable shoes – it is ok to wear sneakers. No flip-flops.
Also pay attention to the weather – it can get hot standing in the sun during the ceremony.
Dress appropriately so that you are comfortable.
PARADE MUSIC: Percussion Marching Cadences
Gallant Entry
Service Songs - Set 1 Navy & Army
Service Songs - Set 2 Marines & Air Force
Star Spangled Banner
GRADE INFORMATION: Your attendance and participation at this parade will count as a playing test grade for the 4th quarter.
If you are unable to attend the parade, a parent/guardian must email me with a phone number so that I may contact them if necessary.
After I have received confirmation from a parent/guardian I will send one the following alternate assignments for you to complete:
Year 1: You must record all of the music listed above before Memorial Day. You must do this using SmartMusic and earn a score of 90 or higher. You may do this at school during a free period or after school.
Year 2: Write a 250 word essay on the importance of why we celebrate Memorial Day every year.
Please arrive by 9:30am.
WHERE TO GO: Arrive on the corner of Oak Ridge Rd and Route 16 at 9:30. The parade will end at the Exceptional Children’s School, followed by a short ceremony where we play the Star Spangled Banner and Taps. Hot dogs and soda will be served at the ball field following the ceremony.
WHAT TO WEAR: Parade dress is black pants on the bottom, and white shirt on top.
Wear comfortable shoes – it is ok to wear sneakers. No flip-flops.
Also pay attention to the weather – it can get hot standing in the sun during the ceremony.
Dress appropriately so that you are comfortable.
PARADE MUSIC: Percussion Marching Cadences
Gallant Entry
Service Songs - Set 1 Navy & Army
Service Songs - Set 2 Marines & Air Force
Star Spangled Banner
GRADE INFORMATION: Your attendance and participation at this parade will count as a playing test grade for the 4th quarter.
If you are unable to attend the parade, a parent/guardian must email me with a phone number so that I may contact them if necessary.
After I have received confirmation from a parent/guardian I will send one the following alternate assignments for you to complete:
Year 1: You must record all of the music listed above before Memorial Day. You must do this using SmartMusic and earn a score of 90 or higher. You may do this at school during a free period or after school.
Year 2: Write a 250 word essay on the importance of why we celebrate Memorial Day every year.
**Rain Plan**
In case of rain, the band will perform at the Croton Falls Firehouse.
Arrive at 9:30am
Ceremony starts at 10:00am
Arrive at 9:30am
Ceremony starts at 10:00am