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How to watch Missouri State University’s marching band at Trump’s inauguration parade
For the first time, Missouri State University’s Pride Marching Band will be part of the presidential inauguration parade Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
It was the only band from the Show-Me State invited to participate.
This is the first presidential inauguration performance in the history of the marching band but not the university. In 2017, the MSU Chorale performed during the 58th presidential inauguration.
“We’re all very excited to represent the entire state of Missouri at this historic event,” said Brad Snow, director of bands, in a Monday news release. “We’d like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support we have received since we were notified of our participation.”
The band applied in late November, after the election, by submitting the band’s performance history, photos, video footage and letters of recommendation from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Rep. Eric Burlison.
A contingent of 350 students and staff will represent Missouri State at the inauguration.
“The Pride Marching Band has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, the Orange Bowl Parade and at NFL games. The band also traveled to London to participate in a New Year’s Day parade,” said Shawn Wahl, dean of the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, in the release.
“This is the first presidential inauguration performance in the band’s history. A performance like this on the national stage builds on the band’s profile and legacy as one of the largest and most engaged collegiate marching programs in the nation.”
The inauguration parade is expected to begin between 1:30 and 2 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 20, with all inaugural events available via Amazon streaming.