Hello! I'm Julia Pearce and I'm fundraising to support my travel and performance in the 2026 Rose Parade with the Bands of America Honor Band.

I have been accepted as a lead trumpet to participate and represent her state of Virginia. The Bands of America Honor Band is a 300-piece national ensemble with winds, percussion, and color guard, invited to march in the famed 2026 Rose Parade®.

Richard Saucedo, composer, conductor, and retired director of the national champion Carmel H.S. (IN) marching band, is director of the 2026 Bands of America Honor Band.

This is a tremendous opportunity for me to represent my school district, Roanoke County, and the state of Virginia, while traveling to California for the televised performance of the Rose Parade on January 1st, 2026 in Pasadena, CA.

Thank you to everyone who can contribute to my dream, which will be the capstone of my senior year in high school. I have worked long and hard on my musicianship and the recognition of this achievement is an outstanding milestone that serves as an inspiration, as well as a great learning experience.

I appreciate your time and consideration of my request for support to help me get out to CA from VA to perform in the 2026 Rose Parade!