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America's Parade Band

Founded in 1972, the Homewood Patriot Band is located at Homewood High School in Homewood, Alabama just over the mountain from Birmingham, Alabama. The Homewood Patriot Band prides itself on tradition. Since its inception, band members have worn the same timeless red, white, and blue patriot uniform and iconic tricornered hat while representing their community in parades across America and Europe.

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SSG Audition Results

Star Spangled Girls 2025-2026

Emma Avery

Chloe Cartee

Reese Chaiprakob

Sarah Margaret Donohoo

Leila Elliott

Mary McRae Farrell

Mary Lois Foley

Cece Giardina

Gabby Gonzalez

Mary Addison Holley

A’Zuri Hubbard

Kate Jackson

Catherine Jenkins

Ella Keel

Sarah Kirkpatrick

Zaidee Manning

Riley McCullars

Rosemary Mooney

Bradley Parsons

Lucy Player

Ellie Pope

Emalyn Powers

Evelyn Roberts

Merrill Story

Lilly Stogner

Evie Strickland

Amelia Swatek

Harper Tapley

Scarlett Taylor

Anna Bayless Ydel

Starlets 2025-2026

Ella Ayers

Amil Epps

Elizabeth Finney

Edie Gustin

Lily Gwaltney

Julia Hanson

Ande Kate Herschbach

Maggie Mitchell

Eliza Murrill

Adelaide Nowak

Lyla Rotter

Mattie Kate Sellers

Marching Band Leadership 2025-2026

 

Homewood Patriot Marching Band Leadership Team

* = Head Section Leader

 

Executive Leadership

 

Drum Majors

*Shelby Parks

Becca Pearson

Ayden Taylor

Maddie Taylor

Anna Peterson

 

Band President

Adair Powers

 

Vice President

Mary Laslie Pike

 

Brass Captain

Luke Wolfe

 

Woodwind Captain

Hunter Gonzalez

 

Percussion Captain

Davis Bird

 

Dance Captain

Mary Lois Foley

 

Guard Captain

Alison Longinos

 

Uniform Lieutenant

Camille McAnally

 

Loading Lieutenant

Seth Schell

 

Banner Lieutenant

Luke Richards

 

Section Leadership

 

Flute Section Leaders

*Adair Powers

*Madilyn Brown

Alyssa Thomas

Anna Thompson

Sarah Pitts

 

Clarinet Section Leaders

*Skyrah Hooper

Camille McAnally

Grace Johnson

Luke Richards

Max Lewis

 

Bass Clarinet Section Leaders

*Lane Crowe

Anna Denson

 

Saxophone Section Leaders

*Mary Laslie Pike

*Hunter Gonzalez

Mari Christian

Shep Wingo

Graham Steele

 

Trumpet Section Leaders

*Luke Wolfe

*Jaelynn Ward

Colin McMicken

Rosemary Abel

 

Mellophone Section Leaders

*Ethan Mullis

Luke Stewart

Patrick Ingram

 

Trombone Section Leaders

*Mac Maflahi

Andrew Ferderber

Harrison Cavin

Travis Heathcock

Chloe Warren

 

Baritone Section Leaders

*Collins Cobb

Nathaniel Siegel 

 

Tuba Section Leaders

*Keon Davis

Justin Wells

 

Bass Guitar Section Leaders

*Stella Hebert

 

Percussion Leadership

*Davis Bird

TBD

 

Spangle Section Leadership

*Mary Lois Foley

Kate Jackson

Evie Strickland

 

Guard Section Leadership

*Alison Longinos

Ashe Moran

Hershey Ramesh

 

Head Freshman Advisor

Molly Pepper

 

Asst. Head Freshman Advisor

Thayer McIntyre

 

Freshman Advisors

*Molly Pepper

*Thayer McIntyre

Thatcher Firth

Kathryn Ring

Engil Shanks

Mac Cahill

Liam Carr

Brady Cavin

Kate Denton

Brantlee Feist

Ted Gerontakis

Warren Giles

Nora Green

Challis Greggs

Abigail Harris

Katie Herring

Rose Lewis

Bennett Rowan

Will Simpson

Grace Wilson

 

Holiday Parades

A marching band performs in a street parade, with spectators lining the sidewalks.☆St. Patrick’s Day Festival☆

Dublin, Ireland

2024, 1997, 1993

The Homewood Patriot Band has marched in the Saint Patrick’s Day Festival Parade in Dublin, Ireland 3 times. In the most recent trip in 2024, the band also marched in the Celbridge community parade on the same day.

A marching band performs in front of a mountain range, with large silver instruments and a clear blue sky.☆Tournament of Roses☆

Pasadena, California

2026, 2022, 2014, 2009, 2003, 1984

The Homewood Patriot Band has participated in the Tournament of Roses 5 times. In 2022, the band was given the distinct honor of leading the parade by Rose Parade President Bob Miller.

A group of women in red and white uniforms perform a synchronized dance routine in a city street.☆Macy’s Thanksgiving Day☆

New York City, New York

2018, 2011, 2006, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1986, 1981, 1978

A group of young women in uniform stand in front of a large crowd gathered in front of a building.☆ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade☆

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2016

Theme Park Parades

A marching band from Homewood High School performs in front of Cinderella's Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom.☆Magic Kingdom☆

☆Walt Disney World☆

Orlando, Florida

2024, 2014, 2010, 1997

A marching band and color guard perform in a festive setting, with a large decorated Christmas tree in the background.☆Universal Studios☆

Orlando, Florida

2022, 2017

A large group of students from Homewood High School Patriot Band pose for a photo in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland.

☆Disneyland☆

Anaheim, California

2025, 2014, 2009, 2003, 1984

Bowl Game Parades

☆BBVA Compass Bowl☆

Birmingham, Alabama

2012

☆Fiesta Bowl☆

Phoenix, Arizona

2004, 1999, 1994

☆Orange Bowl☆

Miami, Florida

2000

Capitol Parades

☆Presidential Inauguration☆

Washington D.C.

2001, 1989

☆Cherry Blossom Festival☆

Washington D.C. 

1994

☆Alabama Governor’s Inauguration☆

Montgomery, Alabama

2003, 1999, 1995, 1991, 1987