EVERYTHING'S ROSY A.V. STUDENTS TO PERFORM IN PARADE.

Byline: Peggy Hager Staff Writer

PALMDALE - Thirty-two high school and college students from the Antelope Valley will march today down Colorado Boulevard as part of Pasadena City College's 250-member Tournament of Roses Honor Band.

Today is the culmination of 12 rehearsal sessions and three performances in preparation for marching 5.5 miles in front of a million spectators and a worldwide television audience.

``It's fun to me,'' said 16-year-old drummer Markell Byrd, a Palmdale High School junior. ``I like to start something and watch it grow. I like to learn the music and see it come together at the end.''

Lancaster High School students Andrew Browning and Edward Murray will march in front of the Rose Queen's float, playing elongated fanfare or herald trumpets.

In addition to the two heralds, there are three other students from Lancaster, five from Palmdale High School, eight from Littlerock High School and nine from Quartz Hill High School. There is also one student each participating from both Rosamond and Mojave High Schools.

Three of the band members are local high school graduates currently attending Pasadena City College.

In the college band's 76th Rose Parade appearance, the musicians will perform eight songs: ``Everything's Coming Up Roses,'' which is played every year; ``Stars and Stripes Forever'' by John Philip Sousa, ``We Are Family,'' to represent the theme of the parade ``Celebrate Family''; and ``TV Families Medley,'' including themes from ``The Munsters,'' ``The Brady Bunch,'' ``The Addams Family,'' ``The Simpsons,'' ``The Flintstones'' and ``Married ... With Children.''

``This also represents the theme, but with unusual families found on TV,'' said band director James Arnwine.

California high school students are invited each year to audition for a spot in the Rose Parade band.

After being accepted, the students must enroll in Pasadena City College's music program. They earn two college credits.

Local teens marching with the band, their instrument or position, and grade level are:

From Lancaster High School: Andrew Browning, herald trumpet, 11; Wyatt J. Garrett, trombone, 12; Brian Hodge, baritone saxophone, 12; Ben Levinson, percussion/snare drum, 11; and Edward Murray, herald trumpet, 11.

From Littlerock High School: David Cruz, percussion/snare drum, 11; Francis Glema, clarinet, 12; Elizabeth McCoy, baritone, 12; Samantha Ray, tenor saxophone, 10; Luis Solorzano, clarinet, 12; Courtney Sousa, color guard/dance, 12; Carolyn Valdez, color guard/dance, 11; and Crystal Valdez, color guard/dance, 12.

From Mojave High School: Alicia Frye, horn, 12.

From Palmdale High School: Markell Byrd, percussion/tenor drums, 11; Ben Cordova, trumpet, 12; Andrea Hutchison, color guard/dance, 12; Nicole Meeks, color guard/tall flag, 12; and Jenni Skillings, color guard/tall flag, 12.

From Quartz Hill High School: Robert Binkley, alto saxophone, 11; Emily Bosma, percussion/cymbals, 11; William Giaquinto, trumpet, 11; Roselynne Martinez, trombone, 12; Erin McQuilkin, trumpet, 11; Kristina Nakamura, color guard/banner, 10; James L. Olaveson, trombone, 12; Mike Ressegue, tuba, 11; and Debra Simon, percussion/cymbals, 11.

From Rosamond High School: Carlos Camacho, tuba, 11.

Former Highland High School students currently attending Pasadena City College include Katie Freeman, majorette; Jennifer Kosel, clarinet; and Glenn Schmidtberger, flute.

Peggy Hager, [phone]

peggy.grimm-hager(at)dailynews.com

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(1 -- color) The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band performs during Wednesday's Bandfest at the college.

Michael Owen Baker/Staff Photographer

(2 -- color) Markell Byrd, percussionist with Palmdale High School, is performing with the Tournament of Roses Honor Band.

Evan Yee/Staff Photographer