The MHS Red & Blue Marching Band has been selected to perform in the 2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!  This is considered quite an honor, as only 8 high school and 2 college marching bands are selected annually out of a field of more than 200. The last WV band to perform in the parade was in 1992.  MHS last appeared in the parade in 1963.  Congratulations band members (past, present and future)!

Macy’s Trip Uniform Check-in Schedule

There has been a change in the uniform check in schedule.  This will coincide with the luggage check in prior to the trip.  Please note the following dates and times.

· Friday, November 20, 6:00 pm, Brass and M&M’s

· Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am, Woodwinds and Percussion

Uniform pants will again be fitted and the strap buckles will be pinned into place.  The cleaned uniforms are to be brought in the dry cleaners wrappings, with the receipt attached.  Do not forget the cords, which will have been removed to get the uniform cleaned.  The uniform bag needs to be brought as well, with the wood hangers distributed with the bags at the beginning of the school year.  The wire hangers are not sturdy enough for the trip.  Make sure you have clean white dinkels, white real socks, white gloves.  The socks and gloves will be placed in the hat box.

Macy’s Photos and DVD Opportunity
Parade Info: Click Here

Parade Route: Click Here

Macy’s Trip tentative Itinerary: Click Here

New York City Weather Forecast: Click Here

Mandatory Macy’s Meeting: There was a mandatory Macy’s meeting for the parents held on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 pm, in the Auditorium.  Notes from that meeting can be viewed by Clicking Here

Macy’s Companion Trip Itinerary

Chaperones

The following parents have been selected by the chaperone committee to accompany the band to New York.

Women

  • Donna Gerber
  • Kim Harrison
  • Susan Haslebacher
  • Pam Howdershelt
  • Marcie Huy
  • Janette Lewis
  • Renee Moore
  • Penny Rumble
  • Lisa Jenkins
  • Annette Sovastion
  • Robin Hensel
  • Cindy Beabout
  • Katrina Smith
  • Mary Neely

Men

  • Joel Harrison
  • Bill Smith
  • Ed Lewis
  • Charlie Moore
  • Frank Huy
  • Tim Rumble
  • Jeff Davis
  • Pete Hensel

Note: This is not a free trip for the chaperones.  They will be paying for their trips, just like the band students.