They’ve done it again! 🌹 The Band Directors Marching Band triumphed at the 2026 Rose Parade, earning an enthusiastic, heartfelt response from the crowd—including spontaneous standing ovations from many spectators. Despite persistent rain, the 360 members, ages 19 to 82, delivered a brilliant sound and a visually stunning performance as the Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation float passed seamlessly through the band’s formation. Congratulations to directors Jon Waters, John Cisetti, and Hongla

Great vibes recorded while I was in Salvador this year at the live performance by Banda Didá @didabandafeminina, an influential all-female percussion band and cultural group from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, known for playing samba-reggae and promoting the empowerment of Black women in a historically male-dominated field. 🇧🇷❤️💚🖤 #blackconsciousnessday #brazil #bahia #salvador #samba | Black HistoryStudies

Introducing our Prep School Staff Samba Band … a super impressive first performance in this morning’s final assembly! Thanks for the your time and rhythm, Mr Hunt 🥁 | Solihull School