Tornado band entertains at Disney
FLORIDA – Members of the Norwich High School "Purple Tornado" Marching Band strutted their stuff down Main Street, U.S.A. at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Feb. 20.
The band was invited to attend and participate in Disney Magic Music Days and perform for an international audience of theme park guests.
The band performed prior to the "Disney Dreams Come True" parade. The thousands of guests who lined the streets of the Magic Kingdom waiting for the start of the parade, were pleasantly surprised to hear the announcement of the band.
Disney Magic Music Days performance opportunities are open to bands, orchestras, choirs, drill teams, dance ensembles and other performing groups.
High School and Middle School marching bands from numerous locations have been performing at the Walt Disney World Resort since its opening day.
Seventy-five students, along with about 20 chaperones, left Norwich on a blistering February day and headed South for a seven-day tour of warm and sunny Florida. The band’s first destination was Melbourne, Fla. for a brief rehearsal and a day at the beach. The day at the beach was followed by a four-day visit to Walt Disney World.
However, as fun as this trip can be, the process of getting the details and preparations made can be anything but.
The acceptance process for the parade requires an application, resume, video, and a group picture. Norwich has been in the parade at the Magic Kingdom each year they have gone to Disney. Following the performance, Director Don Burke said, “The bands performance was crisp and solid. The kids perform at their best in front of an audience, and they did a fantastic job.”
The band’s trip itinerary included visits to Disney/MGM, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. While at Epcot students got a chance to explore a cultural environment by being able to visit other countries and learn about their fine arts, history, architecture, and cuisine.
Students say they had a great time and Burke explains the band group often feels like family after spending so much time together throughout the season. Student President Nancy Monday said, "There is nothing better than spending time in Disney World with a group as great as this."
The band was invited to attend and participate in Disney Magic Music Days and perform for an international audience of theme park guests.
The band performed prior to the "Disney Dreams Come True" parade. The thousands of guests who lined the streets of the Magic Kingdom waiting for the start of the parade, were pleasantly surprised to hear the announcement of the band.
Disney Magic Music Days performance opportunities are open to bands, orchestras, choirs, drill teams, dance ensembles and other performing groups.
High School and Middle School marching bands from numerous locations have been performing at the Walt Disney World Resort since its opening day.
Seventy-five students, along with about 20 chaperones, left Norwich on a blistering February day and headed South for a seven-day tour of warm and sunny Florida. The band’s first destination was Melbourne, Fla. for a brief rehearsal and a day at the beach. The day at the beach was followed by a four-day visit to Walt Disney World.
However, as fun as this trip can be, the process of getting the details and preparations made can be anything but.
The acceptance process for the parade requires an application, resume, video, and a group picture. Norwich has been in the parade at the Magic Kingdom each year they have gone to Disney. Following the performance, Director Don Burke said, “The bands performance was crisp and solid. The kids perform at their best in front of an audience, and they did a fantastic job.”
The band’s trip itinerary included visits to Disney/MGM, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. While at Epcot students got a chance to explore a cultural environment by being able to visit other countries and learn about their fine arts, history, architecture, and cuisine.
Students say they had a great time and Burke explains the band group often feels like family after spending so much time together throughout the season. Student President Nancy Monday said, "There is nothing better than spending time in Disney World with a group as great as this."
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