Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
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.
Guests
- 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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