CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Christian University, previously known as Mississippi College, announced the MC Marching Band will take part in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on July 4.
MC’s Marching Band is the only ensemble in the state of Mississippi selected to perform at the event. It will join bands representing each of the nation’s 49 other states during the parade.
“Congratulations to Duval Salvant, the band, and everyone who helped make this trip possible. Their hard work and perseverance are bringing positive recognition to our University, and I know they will make us all proud at the parade,” said Stephanie Busbea, professor of art and dean of the School of Christian Studies, Humanities and the Arts at MC.
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Former MC music professor James Sclater was asked to compose a bicentennial march for the MC Band to perform as part of celebrating the University’s 200th birthday in 2026. The MC Marching Band will play the first two melodies of Sclater’s “MC Bicentennial March” during their parade performance…