The Marion County “Pride of the Valley Marching Band” performing on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Students from two Chattanooga schools packed their bags for a "magical, fun-filled and educational trip" to Walt Disney World Resort where they entertained thousands of guests with their artistic performances at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs in March.
Marion County High School and Hickory Valley Christian School performed at Walt Disney World Resort. The Marion County “Pride of the Valley Marching Band,” along with their director Steve Burdick, marched down Main Street, U.S.A. past Cinderella Castle, playing songs and cadences that capture the spirit of Americana. The Hickory Valley Christian School Elementary Choir stepped into the spotlight at Disney Springs, showcasing its talents to Disney guests from across the nation and around the world.
Additionally, some of the schools experienced an educational and mentoring program through Disney Performing Arts workshops, designed to inspire them to dream big and discover a world of possibilities that will help them prepare for their future. These lessons allowed the students to immerse themselves in Disney movie magic, rehearsing the scores of classic films in workshops such as “You’re Instrumental” and “Disney Sings”, or learn real-world audition techniques and choreography that puts them in the spotlight of their own Disney show through dance and theater showcases.
These Tennessee schools were selected from applicants across the nation that submitted audition tapes reviewed by world-class adjudicators, who evaluate and select schools for the opportunity to participate in a Disney Performing Arts program. Students are taken on stage and behind the scenes, where Disney theme parks become vibrant ‘classrooms’ as they discover new techniques and pursue their passions, all while making memories that last a lifetime.
The Chattanooga area schools traveled over 500 miles to Florida to participate in the Disney Performing Arts program.
Vocal, instrumental and dance ensembles from all around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at Disney amongst an international audience of theme park guests. Millions of performers have graced the stages of Disney Parks since the Disney Performing Arts program was launched more than 25 years ago.
For more information, visit www.DisneyPerformingArts.com, Facebook/Disney Performing Arts or call 1-800-603-0552.
The Marion County “Pride of the Valley Marching Band” performing on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World