The South High School Marching Band has been given the opportunity to represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the 2012 4th of July National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC. But right now, they need your help to get there.
“This diverse group of talented young people have already made a name for themselves. They have marched in the 2010 & 2011 Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the 2010 Worcester Columbus Day Parade, the 2010 Ware Memorial Day Parade and even performed for “Good Morning America” during their stop at Union Station.”
The band is currently collecting New or Gently Loved instruments and donations for their trip. If you have an instrument, you can bring it directly to South High School in Worcester, or to one of two drop off points: Hanover Theater or the WICN Worcester Jazz Radio studio. Monetary donations can be made out to : South High Community School Band 170 Apricot St Worcester, MA 01603. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
A trip of this magnitude is costly, roughly $40,000 – $80,000! And just in case your curious, here’s a breakdown: 
- $40,000 for transportation, lodging, and meals for the band and chaperones.
- $2,500 for matching marching band pants
- $2,700 for matching shoes
- Roughly $25,000 for new instruments, or to refurbish some of their existing ones.
Check out their website today for more information and to see a list of upcoming performances : www.southhighmarchingband.com




