Playing in the band
Jan 14, 2009 |
Long-printed on bumper stickers, T-shirts, key chains and more, the countdown to January 20, 2009 has been years in the making.
Among those making the pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for inauguration day are members of Punahou School’s marching band, who will perform for the new president, who graduated from the prep school in 1979.
“President Obama is a brilliant speaker,” said sophomore drum major Calla Chang.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said senior Brent Nagamine, who is in charge of brass and woodwind instruments. “President-elect Obama is the first president from Hawaii, the first African American president and such a role model. For us to be able to take part in this, it’s really special.”
The band will perform three songs: “Men of Punahou,” “Brahms’ Symphony No. 1,” and “Aloha ‘Oe.”
