THS Band reaches fundraising goal for inauguration trip

The Tupelo High School marching band hit the high notes Friday, completing its “Get the Wave to Washington” fundraising drive. Tupelo High School Band Boosters announced early Friday afternoon that the band has exceeded its $108,000 fundraising goal for its trip to march in the Inaugural Parade. The 150-member band was able to gather the donations in a span of three and half weeks to cover the costs to travel to Washington D.C. “We have done it,” band director Richard Murphy said. ”Truly remarkable how generous the folks in Tupelo and in Mississippi are.” A thank you reception for donors and those who have helped the band will be at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center.