The Saluting America’s Band Directors project has assembled band directors from across North America to march January 1 under the theme, “America’s band directors: We teach music. We teach life.”
Brett Batchelor Director of Bands for Cisco ISD, has been selected to join a marching band of more than 300 band directors from across North America in the Pasadena Rose Parade on January 1, 2026. along the 5.5-mile parade route.
The Saluting America’s Ban Directors parade entry will convey the theme, “America’s band directors: We teach music. We teach life.” to recognize the extraordinary dedication and accomplishments of band directors and music educators everywhere. Throughout their careers, the music educators in this band have collectively mentored and taught hundreds of thousands of students. These professionals not only teach and conduct music, they teach about life itself.
