CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel High School marching band is headed to New York City in 2022.
The Marching Greyhounds have been invited to perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 24.
Carmel's marching band was selected out of more than 100 nationwide applicants to be one of nine chosen marching bands in the 96th running of the annual holiday tradition.
"Carmel High School has one of the finest high school music programs in the country both on and off the marching field. The band is supported by the entire local music-loving community and is built on a foundation of musical excellence that knows few rivals," said Wesley Whatley, creative producer of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in a press release. "The Macy's Band Selection Committee is proud to welcome the Carmel High School Marching Band for their second appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2022!"
School officials surprised members of the marching band with the news Tuesday evening.
“It was just so sudden with it like my jaw dropped,” said Samantha Yarbrough, a student in the color guard. “Literally when I saw that on the TV, my heart started beating so fast. It was crazy!”
“It’s massive. All of us grew up watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade it’s a family tradition and it is such a special experience,” said Carmel Band Director Chris Kreke. “This is going to be an incredible experience for them and I can’t wait for them to be a part of it.”
The school was also given a $10,000 donation from Macy’s to help cover expenses from the trip. However, the school will need to raise about $250,000 total to cover everything for the 300 students that will attend.
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