A Columbus-based school marching band will have an opportunity of a lifetime: they will perform in an upcoming Rose Parade. What makes this marching band especially unique (other than that many have perfect pitch) is that is composed primarily of blind youth. And even more unique? This will be the first Rose Parade to enlist the contributions of blind musicians.

Of course, it’s no easy task. This is for the 2010 Rose Parade and the next year will be needed to practice, not just musically but physically. Some of the members of the group have sight and will serve as guides for a 6-mile long trek. Not only that, the group will need to raise funds to make this cross country trip possible.

“I’m nervous, but I’m excited, too. It’s gonna be hard, but we’re gonna get through it,” said Bria Goshay, a 15-year-old snare drummer from Columbus.

The uniqueness of a blind marching band should serve as a reminder that anything is possible, when people set their minds to it. And that creativity and musicality comes in all forms and knows no boundaries of physical handicaps.

Members of the Ohio State School for the Blind, upon hearing their acceptance news.

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