Music for participants in the 2008 Macy’s Great American Marching Band is now available for download! All tunes should be memorized before the event.
- Winds
- Macy’s Parade of Christmas Carols (PDF of sheet music for all wind instruments)
- Jingle Bell Jam (PDF of sheet music for all wind instruments)
- Percussion
What is the Macy’s Great American Marching Band?
On November 27, 2008, a proud musical tradition will continue! With the success of the inaugural band in 2006 and the 2007 Macy’s Great American Marching Band, Macy’s will once again feature The Macy’s Great American Marching Band for the 82nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade . Honoring America’s finest high school musicians, this band is comprised of select students from each of the fifty states. The musicians are under the direction of Dr. Jon Woods of Ohio State University, and Dr. Richard Good of Auburn University. The 185 musicians will be complemented by approximately 50 flags and dancers choreographed by Greg Lagola of the Cadets Drum Corps of Pennsylvania.
For more information on the Macy’s Great American Marching Band, please visit their main site.
What are the Auburn University Bands?
For over 100 years, the Auburn Bands have demonstrated excellence in performances all over the world. Whether it’s the Auburn University Marching Band stepping down the field, or the Symphonic Band giving another masterful performance, Auburn continues its rich musical tradition year after year.
We welcome you to browse our site and learn more about our various musical ensembles, find out more about our directors, or look into some of our various programs for high school students, such as our honor bands and summer camps. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.