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(KSL News) It's looking more likely that the Marching Utes will be playing "Utah Man" at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration parade.
The Ute musicians were invited to participate and, due to the economic slowdown, must rely entirely on private donations to make the trip.
The journey will cost the band about $150,000. Just over $85,000 in gifts and pledges have been received so far.
Many of those are private donations, but businesses are also stepping up for the band. Applebee's restaurant chain has announced that it will give 10 percent of its earnings at all Utah locations the entire day of Monday, Jan. 12.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery will donate a portion of its sales.
Zions Bank has established a donation account for those interested in donating funds to support the University of Utah Marching Band's trip to Washington, D.C.
Donations will be accepted at any Zions Bank location. No account number is required to make the deposit; donors may simply mention the University of Utah's Marching Band fund.
