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Jupiter Community High School from page 1 Vitasta Matto has a daughter in the SOJ band and shared the
importance of band for both of them. “The past four years, my
Ryan Ross, Jupiter High School Band and Festival Director, daughter has gone through this amazing, intense experience
said this is one of the largest competitions in the State of with her fellow band members and considers them family. This
Florida and he is proud to have expanded to 29 bands for the band experience has helped her not only develop music skills,
18th year. but also valuable leadership and community building skills. I
“Marching band programs are growing and becoming more have also developed so many friendships and connected with
competitive. A lot of bands use events like the Jupiter Festival my community through the band. I will be forever thankful
of Bands to get feedback on what they need to improve on to for this opportunity for both of us.”
become better for future state competitions,” said Ross. Music and the arts involvement teaches youth many skills
The 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands is a celebration necessary to succeed in life, including problem-solving and
of music education at its finest, showcasing excellence, decision-making, building self-confidence and self-discipline,
teamwork, and student leadership of Florida’s outstanding personal responsibility, teamwork and more. Research shows
marching bands. These young performers and their attendance and graduation rates are higher for students who
achievements advocate for the importance of music education participate in their school music programs. The College
in schools locally and nationwide. Entrance Examination Board found that students involved in

Tyler Cameron’s Inaugural Gala from page 2

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please visit lessings.com. Sorkin, Fred Sorkin, Scott Sorkin, and Tyler Cameron. By Tracey Benson Photography higher on the SATs than students with no participation.
Everyone in the community is encouraged to come visit the
2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the
opening ceremony is at 11:15 a.m. Tickets are now available
for purchase at the www.jupiterfestivalofbands.org website.
The event will end in the late evening with an exhibition
by the 2021 FMBC 3A Champion, the Spirit of Jupiter
High School Marching Band and an awards ceremony
will follow. For an updated schedule of events, visit www.
jupiterfestivalofbands.org.
Hosted by the Jupiter High School Band parents and
students, the 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands will feature 29
high school marching bands, evaluated by a panel of highly
recognized marching band expert judges. We would like to
thank our judging panel for their time to evaluate the different
performance levels. Our judges this year include: Dr. Aaron
Pelican Club interior. By Tracey Benson Photography Pelican Club exterior. By Getty Images Witek, Edrick Rhodes, Dr. Matt Stratton, Jorge Maldonado,
Tim Lee, Ron Hardin, Jason Bloom, and Enrique Perez.
Sponsor Information
The Jupiter High School Band would like to thank our
sponsors for their continued support of the Jupiter Festival of
Bands. The event is supported through sponsorships, including
February 11 - 12, 2023 current partnerships with the following companies:
• Florida Power and Light, Main Field Title Sponsor, www.
fpl.com
• The Fresh Market, Hospitality Title Sponsor, www.
December 3 - 4 thefreshmarket.com
• Niagara Water, Water Title Sponsor, www.niagarawater.com
• Tire Kingdom, Community Sponsor, www.tirekingdom.com
• Group One of Supreme Lending, Community
Sponsor, Group One of Supreme Lending – Home
(grouponesupremelending.com)
• Publix, Community Sponsor, www.publix.com
• DVR Group, https://www.thedvrgroup.com/
• The General Ledger, http://www.thegeneralledger.com/
• C.R.S. Benefit Consultants, Inc., http://crsbenefits.com/
March 31 - April 2, 2023 About Spirit Of Jupiter (SOJ)
The Spirit of Jupiter (SOJ) marching band is part of the
wider Jupiter High School music program. In 2021 the SOJ
was crowned the state champions in the Class 3A at the Florida
Marching Band Championship (FMBC). Visit Jupiterbands.
com to learn more about the band.

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