EPCOT CENTER Grand Opening Intro & Fanfare - All American College Marching Band (October 24, 1982)

I was one of the 47 Sousaphone players in the 450 member All American College Marching Band that performed for the Grand Opening Dedication Ceremony of Walt Disney World's EPCOT CENTER on Sunday, October 24, 1982.
All but one of the photos are my own, taken during our rehearsals (the photo from the actual event is courtesy of my band, the USC Trojan Marching Band); the recordings were given to each of us band members by Disney as a thank you gift for our participation in this special event.

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