Did you hear the ETSU Marching Band, is scheduled to be in the 2024 Macy’s parade?
According to a press release dated April 6, East Tennessee will be represented in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, by the ETSU Marching BUCS.
This marks the first Parade appearance by the band.
Each year, the Macy’s Parade Band Committee looks for bands that have stage presence, and musical and marching abilities to captivate millions of viewers nationwide. The ETSU Marching Bucs were selected from more than 100 applicants – as one of ten selected bands – to march in the 98th edition of the annual holiday spectacle.
According to ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland: Less than 10 years ago, ETSU’s marching band had ceased to exist. In just a few short years, Dr. Joe Moore and the ETSU Music Department, have secured one of the most prestigious performance spots in the nation.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade creative producer, Wesley Whatley, agreed: Under Dr. Moore’s leadership, the band has grown into the largest marching ensemble in ETSU history, consistently delivering dynamic performances at games and exhibitions across the country.
As part of the announcement, the Macy’s team presented the ETSU Marching Bucs with a $10,000 gift to kick off fundraising for the trip. The band will spend the next 18 months planning for their Parade appearance through rehearsals and creative fundraising events.
About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national icon that has grown into a world-famous holiday event. For nearly 100 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season. Growing in size and scale, the Parade features Macy’s signature giant character balloons, fabulous floats, incredible marching bands, celebrities, clowns, dance and performance groups, and the one and only Santa Claus, spreading holiday cheer. For more information on the Macy’s Parade, please visit www.macys.com/parade.
