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Marching Champions

BY DAYAMI VILORIA  Social Media Director  The Marching Knights completed a memorable season, finishing with many victories and highlights. On November 8, the Knights won the US Bands Bands Group I Open State Championship and earned wins for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Percussion. For the first time in 13 years, the Knights won the National Championship by earning a score ofContinue reading “Marching Champions”

Marching to 1st Place

BY ANALISE SAINVIL  The Marching Band has carried a wave of momentum through their fall season, taking first place at competitions in Edison, Monroe, and Hillsborough while earning top honors in music, visual performance, and overall effect.   The team’s success early in the season inspired even more focus at rehearsals. “Placing first was extremely rewardingContinue reading “Marching to 1st Place”

Audience amazed at winter concert

BY SITAARA PATEL          On December 19, the band performed the winter concert. Students from Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble showcased their talent and hard work.           Some of the pieces played at the winter concert included “Ancient Carol Variants,” “O Holy Night,”Continue reading “Audience amazed at winter concert”

Outstanding musicians earn opportunities

BY KATELYN BUCHALTEREditor in Chief          On November 24, five students, including Stephen Franzese, Andrew Houlgin, Christian Deserto, Sophia Pavon, and Mary Field participated in a performance with the TCNJ Honors Wind Ensemble and Honors Jazz band.           The performance provided numerous enticing experiences for participants. “When IContinue reading “Outstanding musicians earn opportunities”

Performing with holiday spirit

BY ISABELLE MARMARA              The band and orchestra will combine their efforts to host a Winter Instrumental Concert on December 21, preceding the start of Winter Break. The Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble will perform in the OBHS auditorium, starting at 7 pm.              Since September, the various band classes have workedContinue reading “Performing with holiday spirit”