Great Wall to Great Performances
Marching Lancers and Color Guard
Represent the U.S.A.
In addition to information here, see this site for the day-by-day activities.
In perhaps the defining moment of the trip, the Londonderry (NH) Lancers pose on the Great Wall of China. Click on the image above for a larger photo.
(Click to See New Video Added: Sunday performance excerpt)
The first performance was a great success, and we are still waiting for photos and information about the parade will be through the streets of a historic district in Beijing known as Gaobeidan, as well as other performances. With the limited time (the schedule is VERY hectic, and that is an understatement) we hope more photos will be posted soon. A lot more will be posted on their return, but we will try and post what we can. Older stories from this page move to the China Trip page. Thank you to the chaperones who were able to share these!
Lancers Arrive in Beijing China
Marching Lancers and Color Guard
Represent the U.S.A.
The countdown for the Lancers to perform at the 2008 Olympic Cultural Festival in Beijing is over, and the trip is underway!
While we are hoping for photos, and will post them as they come in, there are none - yet.
The trip will include six performances, including on the Great Wall of China and for various Olympic venue openings - just for starters!
Members in the first of three flights to China wait at JFK International Airport in New York.
Music Director Andrew Soucy and staff, with the help of chaperones and band members will try and keep us updated with photos and articles AS TIME and computer availability allow.
Londonderry High School Marching Lancers
Beijing 2008 Olympic Music Cultural Festival Parade
Beijing, China
The Londonderry Lancers are proud to have been invited to
the Olympic International Youth Festival in
Beijing, China prior to the 2008 Olympics.
The new performance date is Sunday, June 22, 2008.
The parade will be through the streets of a historic district in Beijing known as Gaobeidan.
The Londonderry Lancers, the largest marching band to participate,
will march the over two-mile route in this official pre-Olympic event.
Special Thanks to all those who have helped us get to China!
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The Marching Lancers will join bands from around the world at this historic event.
14July07. From left to right, Charlie Brodie, Frank Fish, Andy Soucy, Dr. Richard Liu, Serge Beaulieu, Richard Liu Jr. in the V.I.P. seating for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Cultural Festival Parade. Mr. Soucy and Mr. Beaulieu are checking the details on the upcoming Lancer trip to China to perform at the Beijing Olympic Cultural Festival representing the United States.
Sunday, February 11 -- Londonderry High School Music Director Andrew Soucy meets with over 200 family members to discuss the invitation for the Londonderry, NH Marching Lancers to perform at the Olympic International Youth Festival in Beijing, China in July, 2008.
[MEDIA: Click on the image above for press quality image].