Marching In The Footsteps Of Valor
Tax deductible
Seventy-five years after U.S. Armed Forces landed in Normandy, France, beginning Europe’s liberation from Nazi tyranny, a select group of America's finest musicians will return to the historic site to pay tribute to those who fought there.
The Oakville Tiger Band has been selected to travel to Normandy, France to participate in the D-Day Memorial Parade and Musical Salute to the Veterans. Among an elite group of high school bands from across the country, the band's selection was based upon its superior performance at the 2017 President’s Cup competition in Washington D.C. and its national reputation for excellence.
Over 150 band members, along with the award-winning color guard, will participate in four official ceremonies to honor the American soldiers who fought in France. Those ceremonies include wreath laying ceremonies at the American Cemetery at Brittany and at the Normandy American Cemetery, a performance at the International Salute to Liberation, and marching in the D-Day Memorial Parade.
The Oakville Tiger Band is committed to excellence in each performance and the students are already engaged in rigorous rehearsals. In addition, students will have a variety of learning opportunities to augment the experience including curriculum about D-Day and Normandy, France, as well as community service projects with veterans and veterans’ groups.
While students prepare for performances, their parents and the staff of Oakville High School are working to secure the necessary resources for the trip. Many fundraising activities are already underway. The estimated to cost to send the band to the D-Day Memorial Parade and Musical Salute to the Veterans is over $500,000. OHS families are committed to doing their part, but we cannot reach our goal without your support.
We hope that you will consider becoming an official sponsor of the Oakville Tiger Band. Your contribution signifies your support of America’s veterans, past and present, but especially those who fought for freedom in Normandy, France. Your support will assist with shipping band instruments overseas, travel and accommodations for the students, and the educational programs associated with this experience.
It is our privilege to represent our school as we pay tribute to our veterans. We hope you will stand with us as we do. Thank you!
The Oakville Tiger Band has been selected to travel to Normandy, France to participate in the D-Day Memorial Parade and Musical Salute to the Veterans. Among an elite group of high school bands from across the country, the band's selection was based upon its superior performance at the 2017 President’s Cup competition in Washington D.C. and its national reputation for excellence.
Over 150 band members, along with the award-winning color guard, will participate in four official ceremonies to honor the American soldiers who fought in France. Those ceremonies include wreath laying ceremonies at the American Cemetery at Brittany and at the Normandy American Cemetery, a performance at the International Salute to Liberation, and marching in the D-Day Memorial Parade.
The Oakville Tiger Band is committed to excellence in each performance and the students are already engaged in rigorous rehearsals. In addition, students will have a variety of learning opportunities to augment the experience including curriculum about D-Day and Normandy, France, as well as community service projects with veterans and veterans’ groups.
While students prepare for performances, their parents and the staff of Oakville High School are working to secure the necessary resources for the trip. Many fundraising activities are already underway. The estimated to cost to send the band to the D-Day Memorial Parade and Musical Salute to the Veterans is over $500,000. OHS families are committed to doing their part, but we cannot reach our goal without your support.
We hope that you will consider becoming an official sponsor of the Oakville Tiger Band. Your contribution signifies your support of America’s veterans, past and present, but especially those who fought for freedom in Normandy, France. Your support will assist with shipping band instruments overseas, travel and accommodations for the students, and the educational programs associated with this experience.
It is our privilege to represent our school as we pay tribute to our veterans. We hope you will stand with us as we do. Thank you!
Organizer
OakvilleBand ParentAssoc
Organizer
Oakville, MO
Oakville Senior High School Band Parents Association
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
