Sempf selected to Bands of America Honor Band for 2017 Rose Parade

Erica Sempf, a senior at Boyceville High School, has been selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade. Erica was selected after a rigorous audition process from among hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in this prestigious national honor band.

The Bands of America Honor Band is a 300-piece national ensemble with members from all 50 states. The ensemble includes winds, percussion and a flag and dance team. This will mark the group’s fourth appearance at the Rose Parade including 2005, 2009 and 2013.

Erica, a saxophonist, will spend a week in Southern California, where she will have rehearsals, performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, special activities and a featured appearance at the world-famous parade. In preparation for the performance, Erica will have rehearsed and prepared five different musical selections.

The 128th Rose Parade themed “Echoes of Success” will take place on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The 5.5 mile long parade will be broadcast on ABC, NBC, Hallmark Channel and others.