Florida Band To Lead London Parade

Posted by Chad Criswell Dec 29, 2006

One of the highest points in a high school band's life is when it is invited to perform in a major event in another country. In Fort Meyers, Florida the local school board nearly destroyed that once in a lifetime opportunity for the Fort Meyer's High School Band when it put the kybosh on their performance trip to London to lead off their New Year's Parade. Luckily, the parents and community had the final say when they raised over five hundred thousand dollars and effectively vetoed the school board's decision to cancel the trip on the grounds of terrorism and security concerns. To read the full article visit the BBC News Web Site or visit a more in depth article at The Independent.