‘Bandfest’ to Feature 2013 Rose Parade Marching Groups During Two Day Showcase

Marching Bands Get Ready for Pasadena!

By Brian Hews

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has finalized the upcoming “Bandfest” that will   feature the prize winning bands of the 2013 Rose Parade presented by Honda that will be held for two days leading up to the big march down Colorado Boulevard.

“Bandfest” will take place on December 29^th  from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30^th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Pasadena City College at Robinson Stadium. 

Cost to attend is $15 per person and children under 5 years of age are free.  Advance tickets are available at Sharp Seating at (626) 795-4171.

“Bandfest” will take place at  performing the field shows that made them famous. Three shows over two days give everyone a chance to see these talented musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers in action.

Here is the schedule for the two day event:

Saturday, December 29, 2012                             

1:30 pm                 Remo Preshow

2:00 pm                 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses
Honor Band and Herald Trumpets

2:20 pm                 PAVA World Korean Traditional Marching Band

2:40 pm                 Jackson Memorial High School – Jaguar Marching Band

3:00 pm                 MOC-Floyd Valley High School – Pride of the
Dutchmen Marching Band

3:20 pm                 Davis High School Marching Band

3:40 pm                 East-West Fusion All-Star Band (Combination of
Valley Christian High School and Beijing Public
School No. 57)

4:00 pm                 Lassiter High School – Marching Trojan Band

4:20 pm                 Banda El Salvador

Sunday, December 30, 2011                        

9:00 am                 Remo Preshow

9:30 am                Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses
Honor Band and Herald Trumpets

9:50 am                Bands of America Honor Band

10:10 am              Seminole High School – Warhawk Marching Band

10:30 am              Roots of Music Marching Crusaders

10:50 am              Lafayette High School – Pride of the Bluegrass

11:10 am              Los Angeles Unified School District All-City Honor Band

11:30 am              Aguiluchos Marching Band

11:50 am             Santiago High School – Bands of Santiago Sharks (BOSS)

Sunday, December 30, 2011                        

1:30 pm                 Remo Preshow

2:00 pm                 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses
Honor Band and Herald Trumpets

2:20 pm                 Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band

2:40 pm                 Morgantown High School – Red & Blue Marching Band

3:00 pm                 Lincoln High School – Patriot Marching Band

3:20 pm                 All Izumo Honor Green Band

3:40 pm                 Broken Arrow High School – Pride of Arrow Marching Band

4:00 pm                 United State Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band