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Big Turnout Expected for Gov. Livingston Band Event

Competition set for Sunday October 16.

The Highlander Band of Governor Livingston High School will host this year’s 40th annual “Pageant of Champions” Band Tournament on Sunday October 16th at 12:30pm.

Twelve high school marching bands from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania will perform in a Tournament of Band (TOB) competition.

This is an exciting event for the whole family featuring a festive atmosphere. Food including hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, and snacks can be purchased. Souvenirs will also be for sale. 

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Berkeley Heights and Mountainside children in Scouting, sports or school spirit wear get in free.

The Highlander Marching Band competed against the top 25 bands in the Group 2 division (31-50 musicians) this past year at the Atlantic Coast Championship held in Hershey, PA. TOB includes 400 schools across nine states. The Highlander Band Color Guard placed number one in the competition this past year. The Highlander Band has won the TOB Atlantic Coast Championship 11 times since 1980.

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The Highlanders Band is steeped in tradition.  It pays tribute to the first governor of New Jersey, William Livingston who was born in Scotland, by wearing the Royal Stewart tartan colors. In addition the band is escorted by their own bagpipers upon entering the field for competitions. It is a spectacular display of The Highlanders military discipline in the finery of Scottish tradition.

The Bands will start performing at 12:30pm. Tickets are $10 ($6 for seniors and children). Park at Alcatel Lucent (Bell Labs) off Glenside Road, Berkeley Heights. A shuttle will take visitors to and from the school. For directions and more information visit www.highlanderband.org.


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