The Lassiter High School Marching Band is among only a handful of high school bands, worldwide, which will perform in the 130th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2019. In preparation for the trip, Lassiter High School band students are already hard at work on music, marching technique, and raising money.

In anticipation of the high cost of transporting more than 250 students, educators and equipment to Pasadena, Calif., students have already begun an ambitious fundraising program. Their next fundraising event is a Mattress Sale, which will be held Feb. 10 in the Lassiter High School Band room located at 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. Name-brand mattresses are available at discounted prices and delivery is available. For details, text the word “Lassiter” to 678-999-7278.

The band is also selling raffle tickets for chances to win a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4×4. The drawing will be held Nov. 17. More information is available by emailing JeepRaffle@lbba.org.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, the band also accepts tax-deductible donations which may be mailed to LBBA, P.O. Box 670253, Marietta, GA 30066.