The Ballou Senior High School Marching Band is the first District public school band to be invited to participate in the world-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. We meet folks involved with the band, and hear about a new documentary exploring the lives of the band's talented student musicians.
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Ballou High School Band
Listen Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Education, SocietyGuests
Michael Patrei
director, Ballou: A Documentary Film
Darrell Watson
Music Director, "The Majestic Marching Knights", Ballou Senior High School
Kendra Avery
Alto Saxophone / Section Leader, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
Lewis Franklin
Tuba / Band President, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
Rhia Hardman
Flag Girl Captain, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
Symone Wrice
Clarinet Co-section leader, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
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