The only Florida high school band marching in tomorrow’s Inaugural parade almost suffered a 20% cutback. Taravella’s Marching Trojans– 174 strong– found out today they were short 34 credentials.
Would the woodwinds be winnowed, as a result? Would the band be down a drummer or two? Given the security at this Inauguration, nobody– NOBODY– will be marching without a credential. Hey, police dogs sniffed Taravella’s instruments BEFORE they left Coral Springs last Friday.
The Trojans will march intact. Just after 6, band director Neil Jenkins told me he had the last 5 passes he needed.
Taravella, we’re told, will be the 24th unit in the 4th division of the parade (the parade’s divided into 6 divisions, on for each branch of the Armed Services). Scheduled step-off time, around 4:30… all 174 band members, properly credentialed.
I’m glad it worked out for the kids. We are a Coral Glades High Shool music family and are very proud of the representation Taravella will make for Coral Springs and Florida!
GO MARCHING TROJANS!