Road to Paris 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our Marching Band and Majorette team have been invited to perform in the 80th Anniversary D-Day Memorial Parade in Paris, France, in June 2025! This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to our students’ hard work and dedication. This unique opportunity allows them to showcase their talent on a global stage, and we couldn’t be more proud!
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This momentous event commemorates the brave soldiers who fought for freedom during World War II. It is a true honor for our students to have the opportunity to pay tribute to their sacrifices through the arts.
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We believe that this experience will not only broaden our students’ horizons, but also foster personal growth and inspiration that will last a lifetime. It is a chance for our students to showcase their talent on the international stage, exchange cultural experiences with fellow performers, and create lasting memories.
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The invitation to participate in this parade is a testament to our students’ hard work and dedication to the arts. As we embark on the Road to Paris, we are seeking support from our community to make this dream a reality!
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Together, we can ensure that our talented youth has the opportunity to share their passion for music and performance with the world.
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Sponsorship Packages (coming soon)
My name is Alexa Young
Supporting Heartbeat's
Road 2 Paris
Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy aims to raise $100,000 by April 2025 to make our students' dream of performing at the 80th Anniversary D-Day Memorial Parade in Paris a reality. This trip will provide our young musicians and dancers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their talents on the international stage while experiencing the rich culture and history of France.
How Funds Will Be Used
The funds raised will be allocated to cover various expenses associated with the trip, including:
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Round-trip airfare for students and chaperones
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Accommodations in Paris for the duration of the trip
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Transportation within France to and from the parade and other cultural excursions
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Parade entry
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Meals for students during the trip
By supporting our fundraising efforts, you'll be directly contributing to an unforgettable and enriching experience for our students, helping them to grow as individuals and performers.
Meet Some of Our Students
Heartbeat has contributed a lot to my life. I’m better at drumming now, and I can understand certain parts of music that I didn’t before. It got me into band, and is overall just really fun.
This Paris trip honestly means a lot. I’m really excited and I feel like this trip is going to help us promote our program to more kids. ~ Malaci
Heartbeat has opened doors for me, giving me many opportunities for colleges that I may be interested in in the future... Heartbeat has helped me a lot with the college application process.
This Paris trip is a major opportunity for us, to travel the world... to give us an experience outside of California, and it’s a good performance opportunity. ~ Kamryn
Without Heartbeat - I’m not gonna lie, I’d probably be on the streets. I think Heartbeat has added a lot of structure to my life.
The Paris trips means a lot because it’s a chance to go see the world, especially if you’re someone who's never going to see the world. ~ Ace
Heartbeat has definitely helped me in many different ways - at school, at home, and personally. Dancing has helped me tell my story... being in this sister and brotherhood has helped me communicate better... it’s a blessing to be here.
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This Paris trip will bring the whole band closer together, and just have us out there to let people know who we are. It’s a great experience. ~ Olivia
Heartbeat has contributed to my life by helping me with my grades and improving as a different person in my life. I feel like if I didn’t have Heartbeat today I wouldn’t be so successful.
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This Paris trip is important to the marching band because there will be people scouting to see what we can do in San Diego. ~ Sean
Heartbeat has helped a lot - I want to go to college for dance and I would like to pursue a career in dance... Without this program, I would not have the grades that I have now. ...I also want to be a nurse, so I have to keep my grades up.
This Paris trip is important because it shows the growth of Heartbeat... I am really grateful to have this opportunity. ~ Timyra
Heartbeat has contributed to my life to help me become more disciplined... It’s also opened my life to new experiences.
This Paris trip is important to me because not everybody gets to go to Paris, so it’s definitely an experience that I want to do, and with people that I care about and love. ~ Crystal
Without Heartbeat, I think I’d be in juvie, I’m not gonna lie. I was kind of doing a lot of crazy and dumb stuff before I met Ms. T and she helped me get my life on track and figure out what I want to do.
The Paris trip means a lot to me because it will be my first time going out of the country and it’ll be a chance for us to expose who we are - maybe next year go to Germany - hopefully getting more and more opportunities. ~ Taylor
Meet Some of Our Students
Trip
Itinerary
To give you a glimpse of the life-changing experience you'll be supporting, here's a brief overview of the trip:
June 3rd: Departure
June 7th: The Parade
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Departure on the overnight flight to Paris
June 4th: Arrival In France
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Arrive to Paris and depart to Normandy, a 3 hr drive away
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Visit the D-Day 360 Museum in Arromanches, where Allies built an artificial harbor to unload heavy equipment without having to conquest deep-water ports
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Check into hotel
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Visit Utah Beach, home to the American Memorial honoring U.S. VII Corps' liberation of the Cotentin Peninsula from June 6 to July 1, 1944
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Visit Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated by American paratroopers on D-Day, to tour the town and prepare for the D-Day Memorial Parade
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Arrive to Paris (4 hr drive)
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Check into hotel
June 5th: Brittany
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Visit the American Cemetery at Brittany and participate in the tribute ceremony
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11:00 Wreath Laying and Commemoration Ceremony
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Transfer to Mont St. Michel for a tour of this one-of-a-kind medieval town and Fortress Abbey
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Return to hotel for overnight
June 8th: Paris
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Morning guided tour of the city, including Notre Dame, Champs Elysees, Arch de Triomphe, Opera, and Montmartre, Eiffel Tower
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Conclude the tour at Montparnasse Tower Observatory for a beautiful view of Paris
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Afternoon of shopping and sightseeing
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Free evening to enjoy Paris
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Return to hotel for overnight
June 6th: Omaha Beach
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Visit Pointe du Hoc., where U.S. Army Rangers heroically scaled 100-foot cliffs, capturing German artillery positions
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Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach tribute ceremony
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Visit the Wreath Laying and Commemoration Ceremony
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Dinner and evening in Bayeux
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Return to hotel for overnight
June 9th: Paris
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Visit the world-renowned Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa and other works
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Afternoon Performance in Paris at the beautiful Jardin d'Acclimatation
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Final evening and farewell dinner in Montmartre, where many artists worked, including Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent van Gogh
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9:00 Return to the hotel for overnight
June 10th: Departure
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Departure back to the US
About the Parade
The D-Day Memorial Parade, held annually in France, commemorates the historic events of June 6, 1944, when Allied forces, led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, launched a massive amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy within three months, marking a turning point in World War II. This courageous effort paved the way for the liberation of France and ultimately contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany.
The 80th anniversary of this significant event holds particular importance, as it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless soldiers and civilians during the war. It offers an opportunity to reflect on the fragility of peace and the importance of international cooperation in preserving it.
The impact of the D-Day Memorial Parade extends beyond its historical significance. It fosters a sense of unity and solidarity among the international community and strengthens the bonds between the nations that fought side by side during the war. The parade also allows younger generations to learn about the events that shaped the world they live in today, ensuring that the sacrifice for the preservation of freedom and liberty made by their forebears are never forgotten.
By participating in the 80th Anniversary D-Day Memorial Parade, Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy's Thunder Squad Drumline and Monarch Majorette team will not only honor the heroes of the past but also contribute to the ongoing effort to promote peace, unity, and understanding among nations.
Sponsorship
Packages
Bronze Sponsor
$500
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Acknowledgement in our monthly newsletter
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A special "thank you" certificate from our students
Silver Sponsor
$1000
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All Bronze Sponsor benefits
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Your logo on our website with a backlink
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A personalized video "thank you" message from our students
Gold Sponsor
$2500
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All Silver Sponsor benefits
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Logo inclusion on the student's trip t-shirts
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Two tickets to the HBMPAA Young Musicians Ball
Platinum Sponsor
$5000
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All Gold Sponsor benefits
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A dedicated blog post on our site highlighting your contribution and support
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Exclusive recognition on our social media pages
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One table reserved at the HBMPAA Young Musicians Ball (seating 8 guests total) with company and sponsorship acknowledgement
Diamond Sponsor
$10,000
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All Platinum Sponsor benefits
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A customized promotional landing page for your business, built within the hbmpaa.org website, with backlinks to your social media accounts and website.
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Two tables reserved at the HBMPAA Young Musicians Ball (seating 8 guests per table, 16 guests total) with company and sponsorship acknowledgement