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The Franklin Regional Band includes Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Marching Band. The band is part of the Franklin Regional School District located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania and is under the direction of Mr. Kevin Pollock.
 

Senior Pictures due 3/30/2010. Band Banquet RSVPs due 4/12/2010See the Announcements page for more information.

This page will be the central dissemination point for information about the Franklin Regional Marching Band’s 2009 return
 to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!!

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Click the Macy’s Parade icon to the left to go to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade site.





IMPORTANT TRIP LINKS

Link to Manhattan hotel web site

Link to New Jersey hotel web site

Link to order official photos and DVD from the parade!!

11/20/2009

The FR Marching Band will be the third band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! We will be right behind the Abby Cadabby balloon (Sesame Street) and just before the Hamburger Helper float featuring Jay Sean.  We should be performing in front of Macy’s around 10:15.

11/14/2009

The FR Marching Band will be the third band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! We will be right behind the Abby Cadabby balloon (Sesame Street) and just before the Hamburger Helper float featuring Jay Sean.  We should be performing in front of Macy’s around 10:15.

11/01/2009

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade site has been updated with 2009 information. Included on the site is the new for 2009 parade route.  Other information includes a history of the parade, information about the parade (including parade line-up), a parade shop, and much more!

10/26/2009

Order official Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Pictures and DVD

Order your official photos and DVD from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade online here!!!  See the site for information about a free DVD and free shipping.  If you would prefer not to order online, please click here for an order form and instructions. Please note, there will be no group photo.

10/20/2009

Macy’s Stamps

The post office has issued a commemorative stamp in honor of the Macy’s Parade for Thanksgiving. It has nothing to do with FRHS Band, but it sure is perfectly coincidental and timely. The stamp set is really great, depicting various aspects of the traditional parade.  Here is the link to buy them from the USPS.

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10/09/2009

Thanksgiving Dinner

Scholastica Travel is no longer able to accept reservations for the Thanksgiving Dinner with the kids at their hotel. Reservations were limited to 500, and we have reached capacity!  Thanks for all your support!

09/07/2009

Macy’s Parent Trip Final Payment Due 9/15/2009

The letters for the final deposit due on September 15, 2009 for the Macy's Parent Trip have been e-mailed or snail-mailed. If you have not received them by Thursday, September 9, 2009, please contact Chris Anderson at ccanderson_1@comcast.net.
 
Please make sure you indicate on your payment stub if you want a temporary parking permit. This will allow you to park in the school complex during the trip.  If your student has a parking permit, please use your student's permit in order that a temporary parking permit is available to another family traveling on the Parent Trip.

08/24/2009

Silk Gloves

A band mom supplied the following address for silk gloves that can be worn under the white gloves at Macy’s to keep a bit warmer.
 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/guide-gear-china-silk-clothing-.aspx?a=40252

Parent Trip

The final information for the parent trip should be available later next week. Final payment for the parent trip will be due around September 15-18.  More information about the amount of the final payment will be coming soon.


05/16/2009

Macy’s Parade Fundraiser

Franklin Regional Marching Band is among the select group of bands invited to perform in the 2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! Please help us raise the funds to make this trip possible, and receive a great keepsake at the same time.
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Follow this link to order the book:
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04/24/2009

Macy’s Parent Trip

Please read this important letter about the second payment for the Macy’s Parent Trip.
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04/14/2009

Macy’s Trip Payments

The next Macy’s Parade trip deposit ($200) is due on September 1.  The final payment is due October 6.

03/05/2009

Thanksgiving Dinner


If you are planning on joining your child(ren) for Thanksgiving Dinner 2009 at their hotel in New Jersey, but are not travelling with the Macy's Parent Trip, please call Tammy Reichert at Scholastica Travel (724) 837-4600 Extension 104 to make reservations and payment.  The cost of the dinner is $32 per person.  The price is the same for adults and children.


02/20/2009

Commemorative Throw Blankets

The FR Band Boosters (FRBB) are selling Macy’s Day Parade commemorative throw blankets and Franklin Regional Panther throw blankets.  Each blanket is selling for $25 and will be sold before and after the spring concerts (April 2nd & April 7th) and at the spring general meeting on April 6th.  Limited quantities available!  Don’t miss out on the chance to own a wonderful keepsake from Macy’s or from your high school experience at Franklin Regional!
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For more information, please contact:
Carol Wrobleski
724-325-1318
wrobleski61@yahoo.com
Kim Bailey
724-327-9192
kimberlybailey6@windstream.net.



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Staff

Director
Kevin Pollock

Assistant Directors
Lawrence Silvestri
Terese Becse

Bandfront Coordinator/
Art Director
Carla Gialloreto

Band Choreographer
Jenn Probola

Boosters

Presidents
Chris Anderson
Ron Bartolotta

Vice Preidents
Randy Hill
Carol Wrobleski

Secretary
Kristin Brennan

Treasurers
Carrie Gay
Lori Gardea