Marching Band
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With over 100 members, the Marching Band is the largest co-curricular activity at Ridgewood High School, and has a well earned reputation as one of the tri-state areas finest marching bands. The marching band is the only group at RHS that uses a combination of precision, creativity, and physical fitness to achieve its goal of superior artistic performance. Through participation in rehearsals, performances, and team building activities, students develop aspects of leadership, discipline, and musicianship in a large group setting.
The RHS Marching Band is known for performing an innovative and eclectic selection of music on the field. Classical music, Broadway selections, American favorites, and jazz standards have all been part of the Marching Band's repertoire for home football games, parades, and competitions. Over the course of the season, the band works to perfect its musical performance while moving through intricate, choreographed drill patterns. The color guard adds visual impact to the performance through the use of flags, rifles, batons, sabers, and dance.
The Marching Band performs at numerous competitions throughout the tri-state area, including an annual competitive performance at Giants Stadium, which is the highlight of the competition season. The band also performs at every home football game, playing popular music in the stands, having fun, and presenting the field show at halftime. The season draws to a close with a performance at the annual Thanksgiving Day football game.
Students of all grade levels participate together in this activity, but freshmen receive the greatest benefit of membership. Unlike other programs at RHS, our newest members participate immediately to the same degree as veteran members. "Playing time" is not dependent upon ability or grade level - there is no "bench." All marching band members receive a varsity letter in their first year of participation... and EVERYBODY plays in every performance. No audition is required, and members of any curricular music ensemble may participate. Musicians have the choice of being members of the brass, woodwind, or percussion sections. Those interested in dance can choose to audition for the color guard.
Freshmen often comment on how the Marching Band helps the transition into high school both socially and academically, by providing a comfortable environment in which new friendships can be made and by providing positive junior and senior role models with whom they interact regularly.
The RHS Marching Band is known for performing an innovative and eclectic selection of music on the field. Classical music, Broadway selections, American favorites, and jazz standards have all been part of the Marching Band's repertoire for home football games, parades, and competitions. Over the course of the season, the band works to perfect its musical performance while moving through intricate, choreographed drill patterns. The color guard adds visual impact to the performance through the use of flags, rifles, batons, sabers, and dance.
The Marching Band performs at numerous competitions throughout the tri-state area, including an annual competitive performance at Giants Stadium, which is the highlight of the competition season. The band also performs at every home football game, playing popular music in the stands, having fun, and presenting the field show at halftime. The season draws to a close with a performance at the annual Thanksgiving Day football game.
Students of all grade levels participate together in this activity, but freshmen receive the greatest benefit of membership. Unlike other programs at RHS, our newest members participate immediately to the same degree as veteran members. "Playing time" is not dependent upon ability or grade level - there is no "bench." All marching band members receive a varsity letter in their first year of participation... and EVERYBODY plays in every performance. No audition is required, and members of any curricular music ensemble may participate. Musicians have the choice of being members of the brass, woodwind, or percussion sections. Those interested in dance can choose to audition for the color guard.
Freshmen often comment on how the Marching Band helps the transition into high school both socially and academically, by providing a comfortable environment in which new friendships can be made and by providing positive junior and senior role models with whom they interact regularly.
Click here for the 2009 Pre-Season Training Packet.
Click here for the 2009 School Physical Exam Packet
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