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Queen's Representative to Visit Pittsburg High School

PHS Marching Show Band to Perform at London's New Year's Day Parade 2014

Posted Date: 9/19/2012

NEWS ALERT...NEWS ALERT...NEWS ALERT...

QUEEN'S REPRESENTATIVE
VISITS PITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

1.  The Deputy Lieutenant of London - Her Majesty the Queen's Representative - is traveling to California next week to deliver a very special invitation from the Olympic City to some talented young musicians.

• Roger Bramble DL, is on a special mission which will enable the Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band to embark on a wonderful European adventure.

• The band will make its triumphant appearance at London's New Year's Day Parade 2014.

• Here's the parade's website:  www.londonparade.co.uk

2.  The highly prestigious traditional turn of the year celebration is established as the biggest event of its kind anywhere in the World.

• More than 10,000 performers from all corners of the globe entertain a street audience of around 500,000 - and a global TV audience of tens of millions.
• The historic 2.2 mile parade route enjoys the magnificent backdrop of iconic buildings, streets, squares and piazzas.
• Local TV stations will be offered full coverage of the London's New Year's Day Parade featuring the band's performance live.
• The Deputy Lieutenant will be accompanied by directors of the parade, Bob and Geraldine Bone, and parade executive, Jonathan Whaley.
• Patrons and supporters of the event include The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Prime Minister David Cameron, London Mayor Boris Johnson, and senior representatives of the American community in London.

3.  The students will also embrace the rich cultural heritage of the country with a comprehensive educational and cultural program of activities during their week-long visit.

4.  Their program of activity will embrace visits to some of London's many world class museums, galleries and historic sites.

5.  MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THE VISIT:

Time: 10:30 A.M.
Date: Wednesday, September 26
Place: Pittsburg High School - Creative Arts Building

350 School Street
Pittsburg, CA High School Contact:
Jennifer Martinez, Band Director
Tel: (925) 473-2390, Extension 7798

6.  FURTHER MEDIA INFORMATION FROM DAN KIRKBY +44 1580 201 906
dan@londonparade.co.uk www.londonparade.co.uk