Marching Bands to Compete Sunday in Berkeley Heights

The Highlander Band of Governor Livingston High School – will be hosting their 40th Annual Band Pageant at the High School on October 16, from 12:30–5:00 p.m. 

Fourteen other High School Marching Bands from across the northern half of the State and as far away as Pennsylvania will converge on Governor Livingston, all competing for top marks. 

The Band Pageant tests students with interwoven maneuvers while they play concert-quality music.  Students undergo intense training aided by advanced choreography software to prepare for the show. In addition, each band wears elaborate uniforms.

In their recent victory at Madison, the Highlander Band not only achieved the highest score of the day in their group (87.75), but also earned top ranking in their group in all of Tournament of Bands (TOB) which includes over 400 schools across 9 States.

The Highlander Band once again has its sights set on the TOB Chapter X championships and the Atlantic Coast Championships, which it has won 11 times since 1980.

The Pageant is great entertainment for all the family. Hot food, snacks, sodas and souvenirs will be available to compliment the show. The performances start at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 ($6 for seniors and kids) and nearby parking with a shuttle-bus will be available at Alcatel Lucent (Bell Labs) off Glenside Road, Berkeley Heights. For directions and more information, visit www.highlanderband.org.