The Music of New Year's Parades
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Welcome to this special New Year’s Eve episode of Busy Kids Love Music! Today, we’re diving into the world of New Year’s Day Parade Music. From Pasadena’s iconic Rose Parade to the lively streets of London, you’ll discover how music brings these celebrations to life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Rose Parade Highlights

• The role of marching bands in this historic Pasadena tradition.

• Traditional parade tunes like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and “Strike Up the Band”.

• London New Year’s Day Parade

• The international mix of British and American bands.

• Patriotic anthems like “Rule, Britannia!” and “Land of Hope and Glory”.

• Fun Musical Facts

• How marching bands stay in step using a “roll step” or “glide step.”

• The importance of parade favorites like “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Pomp and Circumstance”.

• Why flip folders are a must-have for musicians on the move.

Featured Performances Throughout the episode, you’ll hear music clips from:

• Pasadena City College Honor Band performing “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”.
• Bands playing “Strike Up the Band”, “Rule, Britannia!”, and “Stars and Stripes Forever”.
• Special shoutout to Georgia’s own Jonesboro Marching Band, performing at the London parade!

Links & Resources

• Watch Parade performances in this curated playlist)

• Learn more about Busy Kids Do Piano membership:

• Kids Program: busykidsdopiano.com/membership)

• Adults Program: busymomsdopiano.com/membership)

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