Towson University?s 175-member marching band has been selected to participate in the 2009 Macy?s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the most coveted events for marching bands. Ten marching bands ? eight representing high schools and two representing universities ? were selected from 200 applicants nationwide. More than 3.5 million spectators line the streets of New York City to watch the parade, and another 50 million tune in on television.

The Examiner talks with band director John Milauskas about the honor.