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The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band (THSGEMB) is pleased to announce that it has been selected to march in President Obama's Inaugural Parade on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
The nationally recognized high school marching band will feature 101 musicians, 25 color guard, and one drum major. While the band marches in review by President Obama, it will play "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and a piece commissioned by and written exclusively for THSGEMB to perform for the President.
Press inquires can be directed to bandinfo@thsgembcorp.com. Background about the band can be found by clicking on the About THSGEMB/Accomplishment link at the top of this page. Press photos submitted with the band's application can be found by clicking here, here, and here.
Sending a band of this size to a historic event of this nature is expensive and costs tens of thousands of dollars. THSGEMB welcomes all donations. Please see donation information on the left side of this page.
THSGEMB would like to express its thanks to all of its supporters for making this honor possible.
For news coverage prior to December 9, click here.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
University of Dayton Campus Report
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Best and the rest of the past week
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Connecticut Post
"Thumbs up to the Trumbull High School band for collecting 3,068 "gently used" coats to distribute to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and Trumbull Social Services. As part of their trip to play at the presidential inauguration next month, band members are taking time to help their community. An appearance on national television helped pave the way for a wider project than initially planned -- the ABC morning show "Good Morning America" runs a program called Warm Coats & Warm Hearts, and the band's participation helped make the drive more successful than ever. The band is already a source of admiration in the region -- their actions are even more impressive."
Created: Tuesday, 09 Dec 2008, 5:01 PM EST
MyFoxNY.com -- Three lucky local groups have been selected to perform at President-elect Obama's Inauguration Parade. Before they can make their way to Washington, D.C., these youngsters need to do some hefty fundraising.
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Written by Donald Eng
Thursday, December 11, 2008
President Barack Obama’s eyes will see the glory of the coming of the Golden Eagle Marching Band in January, when the Trumbull High School performers play “Battle Hymn of the Republic” as they pass by his review stand on Inauguration Day.
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Best and the rest of the past week
Connecticut Post Staff Updated: 12/12/2008 07:01:22 PM EST Thumbs up to the Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band, which has been selected to play at President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration. Consisting of 105 members and 25 color guard performers, the band was chosen to represent Connecticut in Washington, D.C. from a pool of 1,300 organizations.
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Hartford Courant courant.com
The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band was featured on ABC's Good Morning America, after collecting more than 3,000 coats for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Cameron Mathison, of "All My Children" and "Dancing With The Stars" filled in for ABC weatherman Sam Champion, who stayed behind to cover the impending winter storm. The band also accepted a check from the town for $2,500 to help cover expenses when they travel to Washington D.C. to march in the
See the accompanying photo gallery here
"I woke up this morning and saw there was no school, and I couldn't wait to get here," the Golden Eagle Marching Band color guard member said as she awaited to appear with bandmates on national television from Town Hall Green.Trumbull band in national TV spotlight
Marching band gets moment in spotlight on national televisionBrooke Wheeler was thrilled to learn she had a day off Friday from classes at Trumbull High School, but there was no rolling over to catch a few more winks even though the early-morning light had yet to dawn.
Trumbull (WTNH) -
The Trumbull High School marching band, which will be part of Barack Obama's inaugural parade, is first trying to help those in need stay warm this winter.
The band members took part in the Good Morning America's "Warm Coat, Warm Hearts" campaign, and during the last several weeks coats have been coming in from all over. The kids are trying to collect at least 5,000 coats, gently used or new, for kids or parents.
See the whole story here (includes video)
The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Band would like to thank everyone in the community for their support! While we don't have an final count, we had counted 3,068 coats last night... and Long Hill Fire Department brought in 210 coats... for a starting point this morning of 3,278. Other coats came after that... and when we get the final count we'll let you all know.
We would also like to thank our new friends at ABC Good Morning America and WTNH News Channel 8 for their incredible coverage.
But, most importantly, we are grateful for all of those whose warm heart and coat will warm a brother or sister in need.
Happy Holidays from Connecticut's Ambassador to the 2009 Inaugural Parade...
The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band
More information on coat drive here
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If you are going to shop for the holidays, shopping one of these two ways will allow you to give a gift to THSGEMB!
The Tastefully Simple Fundraiser is BACK.
For details, go to Fundraiser/Ongoing on the right and click on Tastefully Simple.
Upcoming events for next 14 days:
| Title | Date | Competition Events | Other Events |
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| Trip to Foxwoods | Sun, Jan 11, 09 8:00am | Other Event | |
| Fall Banquet at the Waterview | Wed, Jan 14, 09 6:30pm | Other Event |
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Donations collected or pledged as of Jan. 5
13 days left to raise $35,156.
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This site, which supports the Trumbull (Connecticut) High School Golden Eagle Marching Band (THSGEMB), is sponsored by The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band Corporation (THSGEMB Corp.).
The purpose of the corporation is to aid and assist the Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band in all activities as determined and approved by the Band Director; the Trumbull High School Music Dept., the Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. It also advances the education of music in the Trumbull Public School system. THSGEMB Corp. is a non-stock not-for-profit IRS registered 501c3 Connecticut corporation.
Copyright (c) 2008 Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band Corporation. All rights reserved. Inquiries to editor@thsgembcorp.com
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