The Lincoln-Way East Griffins' batterie drumline was given a rare opportunity when they marched to Symphony Center in Chicago to perform alongside the area's premier music organization, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

The percussionists performed in a set of concerts with the CSO Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13.

Conducted by maestro Duain Wolfe, members of the CSO, along with 15 musicians from the Marching Griffins presented a concert titled "Parade!" as part of the Kraft Family Matinee Series.

The percussionists opened the concert with an upbeat cadence and helped close the performance with a rendition of Meredith Wilson's "76 Trombones," the well-known work from "The Music Man."

The Marching Griffins drum major, played the character role of drum major for this concert, interacting with the conductor as part of the presentation.

The Lincoln-Way East musicians' presence in full marching uniform added a touch of authenticity to the concert of music regularly associated with American parades.

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