3 Stagg musicians selected for Macy’s Great American Marching Band

Stagg High School music students Mary Baca, Stephen Jackiw, and Patrick Gabel were chosen to participate in Macy’s Great American Marching Band for the 90th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Only America’s finest high school musicians are chosen from across the United States to participate.

On November 24, 2016, a proud musical tradition will continue! With the success of the inaugural band in 2006, and the bands that have followed, Macy's has asked MUSIC FESTIVALS & TOURS to once again continue to be their proud partner with The Macy's Great American Marching Band for the 90th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Honoring America's finest high school musicians, this band will be comprised of select students from across the United States. The band is under the direction of Auburn University's Dr. Richard Good assisted by many talented music educators from across the country. The 185 musicians will be complemented by approximately 40 flags and dancers.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is internationally recognized as the official start of the holiday season and world-famous as a uniquely American entertainment extravaganza.

Once again, this prestigious band will take an honor position among the gigantic helium balloons, impressive floats carrying celebrities, and the nation's top marching bands. Stepping-off from Central Park, the Band will be cheered by the 3 million spectators lining the parade route. Arriving at Macy's Herald Square, the Band will perform for celebrity hosts, a grandstand audience, and more than 50 million TV viewers watching the broadcast live on NBC.