Hello! My name is Kylee Overlin. I am a high school percussionist proudly graduating May of 2026 from Ridgevue High School. I auditioned and was selected to perform in the 99th Annual Macy's Great American Marching Band (also known as MGAMB) that takes place yearly in New York City Thanksgiving Day on national television. This group is a performing ensemble that high school students from all over the nation audition for. I am honored to be one of the few in the nation selected to perform in this group.

I have been doing music all of my life. Throughout high school I have participated in Idaho All State (Concert Band 2024, Jazz Band 2025), Idaho State Solo and Ensemble Festival (2nd in Multiple Percussion 2025), Rhythm Armada Indoor Percussion, Idaho Jazz Education Endowment, and numerous other ensembles throughout my career.

Expenses include but are not limited to my flights, hotels, meals, and other program related costs. This event takes place during the week of Thanksgiving, this year, in New York City. The parade itself will be nationally televised on Thanksgiving Day.

The 2025 Macy's Great American Marching Band will hold a prominent position in the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. I will march in front of over 2.5 million spectators along the parade route and perform for over 50 million NBC viewers in Herald Square.

Being a high school student, I am doing everything in my power to fund this trip on my own to avoid any economic burden on my family.

I appreciate any and all donations to help me attend this once in a lifetime experience.