Oneida Marching Band Participates In Inaugural Parade

Nashville, TN (2011-01-17) The Pride of the Tribe marching band participated in Saturday’s parade to commemorate the inauguration of Governor Bill Haslam. The Oneida band was one of only a few high school bands to join in the festivities.

On Saturday, the Pride of the Tribe marching band braved the blustery weather on the streets of Nashville to commemorate the beginning of a new era in state government; the beginning of Governor Haslam’s administration.

In all 33 members of the Tribe made the trek to Nashville, staying overnight in the famed Opryland Hotel. The Pride of the Tribe was one of only twelve high school bands invited to participate in the inaugural event, and one of only three from east Tennessee—the others being Austin East and Roane County.

The highlights of Saturday’s parade included a review by Governor Haslam, who, from the review platform, returned the salute of Oneida Drum Major Tyler Duncan. The band also received a round of applause from the Pride of the Southland Band from the University of Tennessee for its rendition of the Tribe’s fight song, “Rocky Top.”

After resounding taking the Governor’s race in the November 2010 General Election, Haslam assumed his new role on Saturday afternoon, becoming the 49^th Governor of the State of Tennessee.