Two area band directors to be part of Macy’s parade
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November 22, 2023

Two area band directors to be part of Macy’s parade

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

More than 400 musicians from all 50 states and Mexico — including two Mon Valley residents — will combine their experiences and talents to create one sound together in tomorrow’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The Band Directors Marching Band will feature Jennie Jones of Charleroi, band director at Charleroi Area High School, and David Young of Fallowfield Township, band director at Peters Township High School.

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