Redwood Inaugural Application
SMB thanks Redwood Middle School Assistant Director Jon Jow for contributing these materials-
Redwood's application to march in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade of President Barack Obama was submitted at the beginning of November, 2008.
Along with the application form, the application called for four other elements:
1) An audio recording of the group playing a march:
* Redwood Middle School Band performing Omaha Beach Concert March (John Edmondson) at the Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, Southern California in May of 2008. Audio...
2) A video recording of the group performing or competing, similar to how they would appear in the Inaugural Parade:
* Redwood Marching Band competing at the Foothill Band Review in Pleasanton in October of 2008. Video compliments of Thierry Doyen, edited by Jon Jow. Video...
3) No more than two photographs of the group.
* Redwood Marching Band at the Foothill Band Review in Pleasanton in October of 2008, compliments of Jon Jow. Photos on this page.
4) A narrative explaining the unique qualities of the group.
* Narrative discussing the hometown, appearance, involvement, student character, awards, and reputation of the Redwood Marching Band and music program, written by Jon Jow. Narrative...
Redwood was officially announced as a 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade participant on Monday, December 8, 2008. They were the only middle school given this honor, and the only marching band from California to represent the state.
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