Fleming Island High School’s marching band is taking its talent to Spain.

The Golden Eagle marching band was selected to play in Madrid’s annual New Year’s parade in 2027.

What makes this an even bigger deal is that only one high school band in the world is chosen to perform in that parade each year.

The band got the news about this opportunity a few months ago, but something really special is happening at the school on Friday.

Representatives from Europe are going to be at the high school to “ceremoniously” invite the 150 members of the band to perform in Madrid’s New Year parade in 2027.

Last year, the marching band won the state championship in Jupiter.

Gideon Massey, the woodwind captain, said every single member of the band contributes to that pure sound and of course, playing q

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