New Milford HS Band's First Competition Since 1996

The New Milford High School Marching Band participated in their first competition since 1996 on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Students practiced for three months in preparation for their performance in the 32nd Annual Bloomfield High School Marching Band Festival.

Participating bands were divided into groups based on their instrumentation and member number. Each band performed a 10-minute show for a panel of five judges. The judges focus on different aspects of the bands performance including visual aspects, music, percussion and color guard.

Director Heidi Kolb and Assistant Director Danielle Lewis both agreed that the performance was the best that the band had put fourth this season and were thrilled with the students’ energy and musicality.

The band’s final score was a 77.6, which was considered a huge success for the program. 

"Students were extremely happy with the results and are looking forward to improve upon their score during next year’s competition season," said Kolb.

Student leaders included Senior Drum Major, Laura Eguia; Assistant Drum Major, Angie Bellanich; Drum Captain, Myles Yambao; and ColorGuard Captain, Melissa Wilson. Visit the NMHS Music Department website at www.newmilfordnjmusic.com to keep updated with the events of the Marching Band and other music organizations in town.