Sure, after traveling to China and D.C., going to San Francisco may not seem like a big deal. But when you are one of only six bands selected to compete for a piece of $25,000 in cash prizes, well, that's a big deal.
The North Monterey County High School Band and Color Guard has been chosen to perform at San Francisco's "Fleet Week" Celebration "band challenge on Monday, Oct. 10 -- only one of six selected from hundreds throughout Northern California. First prize gets $10,000, second $5,000, and the other four band $2,500. They band gets money, no matter what, to cover at least transportation costs.
Each band gets 12 minutes to perform whatever their hearts desire. At the end of the competition, all six bands join the United States Marine Corps Band to perform "The Stars and Stripes Forever.
"This just happens to be the Monday of our Homecoming," writes director of bands D.L. Johnson. "What a great way to start our Homecoming week of activities and performances with a great positive event for our kids."
Good luck to North Monterey High! We can't wait to see you win first prize!
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