The 2023 Bandfest, a musical affair hosted by the Tournament of Roses to celebrate the ensembles participating in the annual Rose Parade, marched to a much different tune than last year’s celebrati…
Pasadena’s gray skies couldn’t stop the eclectic energy and international flavor on display Friday, Dec. 30, at Pasadena City College, where thousands united for the Tournament of Roses’ annual celebration of bands.
The Taipei First Girls High School Marching Band from Taipei, Taiwan performs during the annual Tournament of Roses Bandfest at Pasadena City College stadium on Friday December 30, 2022. The Norfolk State University “Spartan Legion” Marching Band from Norfolk, Virginia performs during the annual Tournament of Roses Bandfest at Pasadena City College stadium on Friday December 30, 2022.
The Norfolk State University “Spartan Legion” Marching Band from Norfolk, Virginia performs during the annual Tournament of Roses Bandfest at Pasadena City College stadium on Friday December 30, 2022. The band has participated in the Rose Parade since 1930, and more than 500 students audition for the available drumline and pageantry positions on an annual basis.
Most of their practice occurred across the span of six Fourth of July parades last summer when they marched more than 18 miles, Hanh said as the group readied to take a traditional lap around the PCC track.
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