Members of the Hamilton High School Marching Band are set to perform in the Rome New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2025. The parade is part of a festival of music and culture in central Rome. Students also have the opportunity to visit museums and ancient buildings during their week-long adventure.
“I believe that the power of travel opens up people’s worlds tremendously, and using musical performance as a way to access and connect with different people and cultures is an extremely valuable and powerful learning opportunity,” explains Hamilton High School Band Director Jon Waite. “Travel is thought-provoking and confidence building, and I believe strongly that it brings immense value to a student’s overall experience.”
Director of Rome New Year Lizzie Bone says she is delighted that the Hamilton High School Marching Band has been selected to participate in the parade. “Their reputation speaks volumes. This will be a wonderful experience for these talented young musicians to travel to one of the most incredible cities in the world, soak up the culture and history and perform on the global stage. A truly life-changing opportunity,” adds Bone.
The Rome New Year’s Day Parade will be streamed live on January 1, beginning at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time on www.romeparade.com.