COMMENTS to the Band
"I support those Marching Grizzlies and applaud their efforts." - Tom Hanks, actor
"This group is a perfect example of quality over quantity, this is a great, not good, band!" - Judge, Fresno Fair Band Review
"A remarkable accomplishment. You just rarely see a band this small, this good, nice big musical sound and they march great!" - 2nd Judge, Fresno Fair Band Review
"Like other residents, I have listened with pride to our band. I congratulate you and its members for the effort and dedication all of you have shown....I'll be with you in spirit." - J.K., Mariposa
"...I believe you have been given a great honor." - N.W., Merced
"Hope this helps to follow your dreams." - P.S., Mariposa
"What an inspiring story of your band in the Merced Sun Star. We wish you the best of good fortune." - B.P., Livingston
"We thought the concert was the best, very exceptional." - N.C.B., Mariposa
"...expressing my appreciation of the Grizzly Band, their total presentation: appearance, marching, music and great sound produced by such a small group. I also appreciated your presence at the front of 'your' band marching along with them." - B.J., Merced
"Congratulations and have a wonderful trip. Go Grizzlies!!" - N.D. & Staff, Merced
"We are so proud of you and look forward to hearing about your experience in New York City!" - P.L., Merced
"We think your invitation is such an honor and a wonderful thing for the students to experience. If you have never been to Times Square, New York, what an awesome sight it is. There is so much energy, lights, noise, people and excitement. And doing this for your Band Director, Dr. Smith, a disabled Veteran, makes it even more special." - American Legion Post in Southern California
"We're happy to donate toward this outstanding honor." - P. & J.P., Sunset Beach (Veteran)
"Having been in a couple of champion high school bands in the early 1940's, I know how important this trip is!! Enjoy it!!" - S.T., Mariposa
"We hope this will help for your trip to New York's Parade on 11-11, a day we never will forget." - L.H.S., Mariposa
"Greetings and good luck to you and the Grizzly Band on your trip to New York this year! I hope you all have plenty of opportunity to take in the sights whil you are back east. New York is quite a place - but I wouldn't want to live there!" - B.C., Seal Beach (Korean War Veteran)
"I wish I could write a check for the whole gang. :)" - T.B., Mariposa
"My family and I lived in Mariposa for 12 years...She and I both have music backgrounds and followed the Grizzly music program with much enthusiasm. We continue to get the Mariposa Gazette just to keep up with what is happening up there...We were supporters of Bruce Williams, Richard Fiester, Jon Turner and others involved in music when we were there. We have been pleased to see how well the band had been doing the last few years in caring on the traditions they established." - J.W., Southern California
"This group is a perfect example of quality over quantity, this is a great, not good, band!" - Judge, Fresno Fair Band Review
"A remarkable accomplishment. You just rarely see a band this small, this good, nice big musical sound and they march great!" - 2nd Judge, Fresno Fair Band Review
"Like other residents, I have listened with pride to our band. I congratulate you and its members for the effort and dedication all of you have shown....I'll be with you in spirit." - J.K., Mariposa
"...I believe you have been given a great honor." - N.W., Merced
"Hope this helps to follow your dreams." - P.S., Mariposa
"What an inspiring story of your band in the Merced Sun Star. We wish you the best of good fortune." - B.P., Livingston
"We thought the concert was the best, very exceptional." - N.C.B., Mariposa
"...expressing my appreciation of the Grizzly Band, their total presentation: appearance, marching, music and great sound produced by such a small group. I also appreciated your presence at the front of 'your' band marching along with them." - B.J., Merced
"Congratulations and have a wonderful trip. Go Grizzlies!!" - N.D. & Staff, Merced
"We are so proud of you and look forward to hearing about your experience in New York City!" - P.L., Merced
"We think your invitation is such an honor and a wonderful thing for the students to experience. If you have never been to Times Square, New York, what an awesome sight it is. There is so much energy, lights, noise, people and excitement. And doing this for your Band Director, Dr. Smith, a disabled Veteran, makes it even more special." - American Legion Post in Southern California
"We're happy to donate toward this outstanding honor." - P. & J.P., Sunset Beach (Veteran)
"Having been in a couple of champion high school bands in the early 1940's, I know how important this trip is!! Enjoy it!!" - S.T., Mariposa
"We hope this will help for your trip to New York's Parade on 11-11, a day we never will forget." - L.H.S., Mariposa
"Greetings and good luck to you and the Grizzly Band on your trip to New York this year! I hope you all have plenty of opportunity to take in the sights whil you are back east. New York is quite a place - but I wouldn't want to live there!" - B.C., Seal Beach (Korean War Veteran)
"I wish I could write a check for the whole gang. :)" - T.B., Mariposa
"My family and I lived in Mariposa for 12 years...She and I both have music backgrounds and followed the Grizzly music program with much enthusiasm. We continue to get the Mariposa Gazette just to keep up with what is happening up there...We were supporters of Bruce Williams, Richard Fiester, Jon Turner and others involved in music when we were there. We have been pleased to see how well the band had been doing the last few years in caring on the traditions they established." - J.W., Southern California