Local high school marching band arrives in DC to perform at presidential inauguration
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Middletown marching band arrives in DC to perform at presidential inauguration Photo contributed by Middletown Division of Police (via Facebook) (Middletown Division of Police (via Facebook) /Middletown Division of Police (via Facebook))
ByWHIO Staff
MIDDLETOWN/WASHINGTON D.C. — The Middletown High School marching band arrived in Washington D.C. to perform at the presidential inauguration.
President-Elect Donald Trump along with Vice President-Elect and Middletown J.D. Vance will take the oath of office today inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The ceremony starts at noon.
At the request of Vice President-Elect Vance, Middletown’s marching band and cheerleaders will perform at today’s presidential parade.
Middletown Police officers posted photos on social media Sunday night.
“Made it safely, hoping to see all of the monuments on Tuesday. Big day for Middletown (Monday)!” they wrote on its Facebook page.
Photos show the students and chaperones dining at Pinstripes Georgetown in Washington D.C.
As previously reported by News Center 7, the Middletown Musical Arts Club said the marching band will be one of seven performing in the parade.
Their performance will include two songs with the band and cheerleaders marching as a unit.
Students told News Center 7 that they’re looking forward to hitting the nation’s capital during Inauguration Day and making their presence felt.
The band received more than $170,000 in private and state funding to make the trip.
Students, faculty, and chaperones will return to Middletown on Tuesday.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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