William Penn University Marching Band Students Honored to Perform with the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band

01/14/2021

The college marching ensembles collaborated in a virtual performance, showcasing their talents and commitment to the performing arts during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on January 11, 2021.

The William Penn University Marching Band is proud to announce that four students were selected to perform in the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Marching Band (IMB). They joined nearly 1,500 performers from 200 bands in 45 states and Puerto Rico, all working together to produce a virtual college marching band show. The college marching ensembles collaborated in a virtual performance, showcasing their talents and commitment to the performing arts during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on January 11, 2021.

Congratulations to the following performers from the WPU Marching Band:

· Abby Higgins, Business Management and Creative Arts Majors, Guard

· Jacob Spears, Music Education Major, Junior, Trombone

· Destiny Kiddoo, Music Education Major, English Minor, Sophomore, Saxophone

· John Krejci, Music Education Major, Sophomore, Euphonium

“I’m so proud of our members taking part of this virtual experience during this time where so many performance opportunities have been taken away. Proud of them representing our small university where we have great things happening!!” WPU Director- Terry DeJong

Joining in unity during a time when college marching bands have been forced to the sidelines, the CBDNA IMB kept spirits high by performing virtually together. This unique project combined college marching bands from different conferences, regions, and styles in a single performance.