HONOR BAND BANDS OF AMERICA - 2021 in the ROSE PARADE - Music for All
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Official
2021
Member
Application
Brochure
2021
BANDS OF AMERICA
HONOR
BAND
in the ROSE PARADE®
December 27, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
Music for All is honored to have received an
invitation for the Bands of America Honor Band
“I spent the week to perform in the 132nd Rose Parade®, January 1,
of a lifetime with 299 2021 in Pasadena, California.
amazing people from all The 300-piece, national Bands of America (BOA) Honor Band will be directed
by Richard Saucedo, Director of Bands (retired) of the Grand National
over the country. I honestly Champion Carmel High School in Indiana, leading a dream team staff of
music educators. David Starnes, Director of Athletic Bands at Western
Carolina University, is the Program Coordinator.
wished the week could have The BOA Honor Band marched in the 2005, 2009, 2013, and 2017 Rose Parade.
never ended, because I made In 2009, they were part of the Rose Parade’s President’s Award-winning entry. The
2021 BOA Honor Band aims to make history by including members representing
so many new friends who I each of the 50 United States of America.
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing
didn’t want to say experiences through music for all. The splendor and excitement of the Rose
Parade is an experience of a lifetime for student performers. The national BOA
goodbye to.” Honor Band gives students from every high school band program in the country
the opportunity to audition for a performance spot in this unforgettable event.
– Ethan Thompson,
Tuba; Georgia
2021
50 states, BANDS OF AMERICA
300 members,
one band… HONOR
an unforgettable
experience. BAND
in the ROSE PARADE®
Highlights through a telescope, check out the exhibit
halls and the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, or
from around the world and some of the
most spectacular floats imaginable! This is
enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and a favorite for millions who set time aside
Bandfest Performance: The band’s debut
the Hollywood Sign. Find something to eat every year to view this internationally
performance will be at the Pasadena
or drink at the cafe or buy a fun memento at televised event.
City College Stadium as specially-invited
the gift shop.
bands from around the nation perform for
Disneyland: Discover Walt Disney’s original
boosters and fans in this thrilling field show
Huntington Beach & Pier: Known as Surf theme park…”Where the Magic Began!”
exhibition sponsored by the Rose Parade
City USA, Huntington Beach first hit the Millions of people from every corner of
Music Committee.
map in 1914 when Hawaiian surfer George the world have discovered the magic of
Freeth demonstrated surfing at the new Disneyland Park, the Happiest Place On
Float Viewing: Here’s a chance to see the
concrete pier. Home to countless surf Earth! There are more than 60 attractions
floats up close and get a better idea of the
legends and miles of pristine beaches, and adventures in eight themed lands
type of detail and workmanship that makes
Huntington Beach draws over 11 million – many you won’t find anywhere else.
them so spectacular.
visitors each year. Measuring 1,850 feet in Disneyland® is the original kingdom of
length, the iconic Huntington Beach Pier is magic and fantasy.
Disneyland Parade: The Bands of America
one of the longest piers on the West Coast.
Honor Band will spend a magical evening California Adventure: California is a place
A leisurely stroll offers stunning panoramic
marching through the streets of Disneyland. where fun and adventure are a way of
views of Catalina Island, Newport Beach,
It’s unforgettable! life, and the same is true of Disney’s new
Long Beach, San Pedro; and, of course,
photo ops. California Adventure(SM) theme park. From
Griffith Observatory: Southern California’s the moment you enter, you’ll be immersed
gateway to the cosmos! Griffith Observatory in one exciting experience after another as
Tournament of Roses Parade®: This
is a Los Angeles landmark and worldwide you discover the splendor of the land, the
world-famous 5.5-mile parade of beauty
tourist destination for over a million cultural richness of the people, and the free-
takes place along Pasadena’s Colorado
visitors a year. It’s filled with opportunities
Boulevard. The parade features bands spirited nature of the California lifestyle.
to observe, learn, and be inspired. Look
Member Package • Exclusive BOA Honor Band in the 2021
Rose Parade® member pin and patch.
Time Commitment: Members are required
to arrive in Los Angeles no later than 1 p.m.
Benefits & Cost: The Honor Band member • Official Honor Band Group Photo at the Sunday, December 27, 2020. Events and
package for participation is $2,379 per Rose Bowl. activities begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, December
student member and includes: • Use of the Official Honor Band uniform 27 and continue through 10 p.m., Saturday,
designed by Michael Cesario, Uniform by January 2, 2021. Sunday, January 3 is a
• Membership in the Bands of America FJM, Inc. (option to purchase jacket as a return home, travel day.
Honor Band and opportunity to perform keepsake at an additional cost).
in America’s New Year Celebration®. • Instruction from director Richard Saucedo Additional Rehearsal Commitments:
• Seven nights first class hotel and a world-class staff. Percussion members will be required to
accommodations (quad occupancy is • Leadership development session. participate in two days of rehearsal in
standard, student triple and double room • Experience coordinated by Music for Indianapolis, November 13-15, 2020.
packages available at an additional cost), All’s Official Student Travel Partner, Music Members arrive in Indianapolis on
Sunday December 27-Saturday, January Travel Consultants. Friday, November 13 for a 7 p.m. start
2. time and rehearse Saturday and Sunday
The $2,379 package cost does not in Indianapolis, during the Bands of
• Ground transportation to and from all include airfare. Travel to Los Angeles is
rehearsals, functions, and Tournament America Grand National Championships.
the responsibility of the band member. The weekend itinerary will include
events. Members will be met at the airport by an
• Meals and social events from dinner, complimentary tickets to Saturday evening’s
Honor Band staff member and transferred Grand National Finals.
December 27 through breakfast January to the hotel. Music for All is working to
2. Departure will be after 2 p.m. on Sunday.
secure discount airfare through a travel Transportation costs to this additional
• Two-Day Disneyland and California partner, which will be provided to members
Adventure park hopper pass with rehearsal are the responsibility of the band
upon acceptance. member. Hotel accommodations and meals
Performing Arts OnStage Performance.
• New Year’s Day Awards Dinner and will be available at the expense of the band
Dance. member, if desired.
“300 lives were This is an
changed, and unforgettable
mine is opportunity you
one of them!” won’t want
- Julianne Clements,
Bentonville H.S.,
to miss!
Bentonville, Arkansas
Additional Information of America Honor Band at the 2021 Rose
Parade®. Don’t let cost stand in the way Application Deadline:
Family and Friends: Parents and families
can share in this unforgettable experience.
of auditioning for a positively life-changing
experience! Your resources together with
January 15, 2020
The Rose Parade is the all-American family fundraising efforts can make it happen.
event! Family and friends packages are Music for All’s Tournament of Roses Supervision, Code of Conduct,
priced from $1,449 to $2,759 (from a five- Fundraising Toolkit will include a variety Chaperone Opportunity: Music for All
day Quad to seven-day Single; note that of ideas to help you with the fundraising will provide instructional staff and other
Single option is not available for students) process as well as sample fundraising supervisory staff to ensure the safety and
and include hotel, select meals and Rose letters, a press release, a fact sheet about well-being of students during the event.
Parade tickets, five-seven night stay (Quad the Honor Band and Tournament of Roses, In addition to Music for All’s professional
thru Single Occupancy). Family and friends and much more. teaching staff, Music for All will select
package enrollment will be available chaperones to accompany the Honor Band
February 14, 2020 and sent to families of Rooming Information: All student Honor to rehearsals, functions and “free time”
the selected band members. Please note Band members will be accommodated in excursions, and to conduct nightly room
that accommodations will be at a different quad rooms, four students, two double checks. Music for All will also provide
hotel than the student members and beds, unless an upgrade is requested at medical professionals to travel with the
chaperones and will not include meals with an additional charge. Upgrades to triple group and stay with the members at the
the band members. or double rooms are permitted. Single hotel.
rooms will not be permitted. Roommate
Fundraising Expertise: Music for All exists assignments will be made by Music for All Honor Band members and parents will
to create, provide, and expand positively All after the final selection of Honor Band be required to abide by Music for All’s Code
life-changing experiences through music members. of Conduct while on the trip. Chaperone
for all. We will provide each student and applications will be sent to families of
family with a fundraising toolkit that will selected members by February 14, 2020.
include fun ways to help the student meet
their goal of participating in the Bands
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must have About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses®
graduation years of 2020 or later. (Class of Every New Year’s Day since 1890, the
2020 seniors are eligible.) world has come to Pasadena, California,
USA. Nearly a million come in person
NOTE: The parade route is 5.5 miles long. for the tradition and pageantry, and for
Applicants should be of health and stamina fun! Hundreds of millions more watch
2021 to be able to complete the route with ease. the worldwide broadcasts on TV in more
than 200 international territories.
Member Cost
BANDS OF AMERICA
HONOR
Total Member Package Cost: $2,379. Cost In addition to the parade, the Tournament of
based on Quad occupancy. Upgrades to Roses experience will include a performance
triple or double rooms are permitted. No at Bandfest, which features the prize-
single rooms will be permitted. winning bands of the 2021 Rose Parade®.
BAND
in the ROSE PARADE®
Payment Due Dates
$250 deposit to secure your spot before
February 14, 2020.
$365.80 due by March 5, 2020.
$365.80 due by May 1, 2020.
$365.80 due by July 10, 2020.
$365.80 due by September 4, 2020.
$365.80 due by October 2, 2020.
Application Details $300 due by November 6, 2020.
All payments are non-refundable.
How to Apply: All applications and audition
recordings will be online via Acceptd, the
world’s largest arts network (getacceptd.
com). To apply, complete the online
application form and upload your audition
recording according to the requirements on Application Deadline:
the website.
January 15, 2020
Visit www.musicforall.org/rose to see
audition requirements and get to the online
application. You can also download a PDF
of audition requirements and package cost
and inclusions to view offline. Notification Thank you to our Music for All Sponsors
of acceptance will be sent February 1, 2020.
Cost of application is $45.
Instrumentation: Music for All is accepting
applications for the Bands of America Honor
Band on the following instruments:
National Presenting Sponsor
• Piccolo
• Flute
• Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
• Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Mellophone
• Baritone
• Trombone/Bass Trombone Official Uniform Official Student Official Spirit Wear Official Performance
Sponsor Travel Partner Sponsor Equipment Sponsor
• Tuba
• Percussion: Snare, Tenors, Bass, Cymbals
• Auxiliary: Flag, Dancer
• Vocal Quartet
Drum Majors for the band will be selected
from among selected instrumental and
auxiliary band members. Drum Major Corporate Sponsor Corporate Sponsor Strategic Advocacy Partner
audition information will be available to
selected band members. Students are
required to audition and be selected as an
instrumentalist or auxiliary member in order
to be eligible to audition as drum major.
Students are expected to participate as an
instrumentalist or auxiliary member should
they not be selected as a drum major. Associate Sponsors
Music for All | 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150 | Indianapolis, IN 46225 | www.musicforall.org | 800.848.2263 | tournament@musicforall.org
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