Eastside Catholic sophomore, Clayton Dungey, marched in the 2013 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, Calif. with the Honor Band of America.

Dungey, who plays sousaphone, a special marching tuba, was accepted into the band after an audition. High school students from all across the United States can try out for the band. Dungey said he found out about the band online.

Prior to leaving, he was sent the music for the four songs the band performed, arriving two days ahead of parade day to rehearse.

Dungey, an Issaquah resident, has been playing the sousaphone for seven years; his dad, Philip Dungey, is the director of the Eastside Catholic High School Band, which his son is in as well.

Dungey said his family made a road trip out of it, enjoying Disneyland while he was in rehearsals.

As for his experience, he said “it was awesome.”

He plans to keep practicing and play in the marching band at whatever college he ultimately attends.