Lassiter High School Band Headed to Rose Parade

MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 5, 2018 - The Lassiter High School Marching Band is among a select few high school bands, worldwide, invited to perform in the 130^th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2019. In preparation for the trip, Lassiter High School band students are already hard at work on their music, marching technique .... and money-raising.

With the expected high cost of transporting more than 250 students, educators and equipment to Pasadena, Calif., the Lassiter Band Booster Association (LBBA) has already begun an ambitious fundraising program.

“It’s a huge honor to be invited to the Tournament of Roses Parade, and our students are excited for this rare opportunity to perform on the world stage,” said LBBA President Michael Helmly. “We’re grateful to have a full year to prepare so that all our students are able to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime trip.”

LBBA is offering several fundraising opportunities to support students:

A Mattress Sale will be held Feb. 10 in the Lassiter High School Band room located at 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. Name-brand mattresses are available at discounted prices and delivery is available. For details, text the word “Lassiter” to 678-999-7278.

Jeep raffle: students and parents are selling $10 raffle tickets for chances to win a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4, donated by Ed Voyles. The drawing will be held Nov. 17 and 100% of raffle ticket sales benefit the Band. To buy tickets, email JeepRaffle@lbba.org.

Direct, tax-deductible donations are accepted at LBBA, P.O. Box 670253, Marietta, GA 30066.

For more information, contact LBBA presidents Michael Helmly and Todd Barney at presidents@LBBA.org.

Pictured in the photo are Lassiter High School Band students in the 2017 Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C.