For 2011, Parade Band Foundation, Inc. has allocated $2,000 (minimum of $500 per recipient) in travel stipends, from generous public and private grants, for out of area bands attending the Otay Ranch Town Center Band Review and Community Festival on November 12. The event is part of City of Chula Vista's Centennial Celebration. These come as a "First Come, First Serve" basis and are dependent upon receipt of application and entry fee confirming committal to the event.
Out of area bands confirmed to receive travel stipends for 2011 are:
Quartz Hill High School
Distance: 188 miles
Garey High School
Distance: 120 miles
South El Monte High School
Distance: 130 miles
Please contact us if you are interested in participating in this year's event: info@paradeband.org
Free toll is being offered via the South Bay Expressway (SR-125) to ALL bands' busses, semis, trailers, etc. as part of the South Bay Expressway's sponsorship for the band review!
A special thank you to Supervisor Greg Cox of County of San Diego, District 1, for a very generous grant as part of the Community Enhancement Fund to help support the musical arts through Parade Band Foundation, Inc.
Thank you to the Walmart Foundation and Chula Vista stores 2291, 3516, 5305 for their generous donations through their Local Community Contributions program to support Parade Band Foundation, Inc.'s mission.
Jason Paguio, President & CEO
Charles Wolf, Director & Event Coordinator, ORTCBR
Amy Mack, Director
Tom Cole, Director
Rocky Ehrich, Secretary
$2,000 in Travel Stipends!
Moderators: Trumpet Man 05, malletphreak, Hostrauser, instrumental director
Re: $2,000 in Travel Stipends!
El Dorado High School will be an additional recipient of travel stipends to attend the 2011 Otay Ranch Town Center Band Review & Community Festival!
El Dorado High School
Distance: 108 miles
Event website: http://www.paradeband.org/PBF/Special_Event.html
El Dorado High School
Distance: 108 miles
Event website: http://www.paradeband.org/PBF/Special_Event.html