The Macy's Day Parade was a great success, and it was even better to interact with people who I personally know in the band. Take for instance, Paul Johnson, a saxophone player and my former resident. When I first met Paul, I could tell that he was a kind, charismatic, and out going individual, yet he had a sense of discipline. I remember there would be times when I wouldn't see Paul for days because he was always in band rehearsal. Despite the long nights in the band room, one can tell that Paul has an immense passion for the band and all of his hard work paid off. Paul also balances a heavy academic load being a sophomore Journalism and Mass Communications major with a concentration in public relations. Music isn't just a hobby for Paul or something he tried for three weeks . Demonstrating consistency is an understatement for Paul as he has been playing the saxophone for 9 years. When I asked Paul what he was thinking during the performance at the Macy's Day Parade, he said, "My first thought was to play. I said to myself, Paul play, don't smile. Get to your mark, this is not rehearsal." Well, Paul and the rest of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine made their mark at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Paul's family in Pittsburgh, PA was elated to see the band on television and recorded the performance on television. "My mother was really happy, replied Paul with a warm smile. Paul hopes that the performance opens more doors for the band to perform at other venues.
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