Homewood Band part of Rose Bowl 2014 lineup

A crowd of approximately 1,000 parents, students and community members gathered in Waldrop Stadium to hear the announcement that the Homewood High School Marching Band has been invited to play in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade in January 2014.

This will be the Patriot Marching Band’s fourth appearance for the Rose Bowl. They also were a part of it in 1984, 2003 and 2009.

“This is a testament to the tradition of the Homewood Patriot Band. To be invited shows the character of our students is to maintain a high level of performance,” HHS Band Director Ron Pence said.

The band’s trip will be Dec. 28, 2013 to Jan. 2, 2014.

“I am so excited to once again show off the community of Homewood in an international event before 450 million television viewers in over 200 countries. The Tournament of Roses is an incredible event and will be great memories for all our students,” Pence said.