Competition schedule starts this Saturday in Roxbury
Each year the Hillsborough High School Raider Marching Band spends five late-summer days at camp in Lake Greeley, Pa., perfecting the drill for its upcoming season.
Last year this dedication paid off when it won the Group V Open New Jersey State Championships and the Northern State Championships.
Hurricane Irene meant that camp for the 120 band members started two days late. However, the band and guard members have been working hard to make up the lost time and performed their full show beautifully at last week’s home football game against Franklin.
The 2011 show, entitled “The Glory of Light,” is particularly challenging and incorporates music from “Illuminations,” the fireworks show at Epcot.
Elements of light are incorporated into the show through the color guard’s uniforms and flags. During the show there is a real lamp post on the field to form a focal point for many of the band’s complex formations.
In addition to performing at football games, the band will start its competition schedule this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Roxbury High School. This schedule includes performances at South Brunswick High School, Giants Stadium and Towson University. Their final competition will be at Old Bridge for the USSBA State Championships.
In addition, the Hillsborough Band Parents Association will host the 18th annual Raider Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, where the band will perform in exhibition.
For more information visit www.hhs-band.org.