The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band stops by Norview Elementary
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A debut performer at the Virginia International Tattoo stopped by a local elementary school to give a taste of its music to students.
Virginia International Tattoo
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band, making its debut at this year's Tattoo at Scope Arena, played for students Tuesday at Norview Elementary School in Norfolk.
It's the first time the band has come to the United States, and judging by the students' reactions, the crowds at the Tattoo will be in for a treat, as they snapped and clapped along to the music.
Virginia International Tattoo will bring more than 100,000 to the Scope and bring $20 million to the economy
The young students got the chance to hear different instruments, and one fourth grader told 10 On Your Side it's an exciting opportunity for them to come all this way and stop practicing to perform for his school.
Virginia International Tattoo a salute to 250 years of service, sacrifice
'Some schools don't get to experience this,' said Norview Elementary 4th grader Jeremiah Batson. 'We're one of them that gets to experience it, so it is cool for me and our entire school.'
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