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Jupiter Community High School Hosts

The 18th Annual Jupiter Festival Of Bands

This will be the largest Jupiter Festival of Bands to “Marching band programs are growing and becoming
date, with 29 bands performing from across the state. The more competitive. A lot of bands use events like the
festival offers the finest marching bands in Florida the Jupiter Festival of Bands to get feedback on what they
opportunity to perform and showcase their talents. need to improve on to become better for future state
Young musicians will bring live music back to the competitions,” said Ross.
Jupiter Community High School stadium in Jupiter on The 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands is a celebration
Saturday, Nov. 5, as high school marching bands from of music education at its finest, showcasing excellence,
throughout the State of Florida will compete in the 2022 teamwork, and student leadership of Florida’s outstanding
Jupiter Festival of Bands (FOB), a Florida Marching marching bands. These young performers and their
Band Championships (FMBC) Regional Competition. achievements advocate for the importance of music
The Jupiter Community High School Band is honored education in schools locally and nationwide.
to host the 2022 Festival of Bands for its 18th year. The Vitasta Matto has a daughter in the SOJ band and
2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands is South Florida’s premier shared the importance of band for both of them. “The past
marching band competition and an entertaining, family- four years, my daughter has gone through this amazing, more. Research shows attendance and graduation rates
friendly event featuring live music, choreography and intense experience with her fellow band members and are higher for students who participate in their school
competition. considers them family. This band experience has helped music programs. The College Entrance Examination
This is the largest event to date with 29 marching bands her not only develop music skills, but also valuable Board found that students involved in public school music
performing this year. Bands of all sizes, from class 1A of leadership and community building skills. I have also programs scored, on average, 107 points higher on the
less than 49 members to class 5A of 126-plus members, will developed so many friendships and connected with my SATs than students with no participation.
be competing for best in class awards and “Fan Favorite” community through the band. I will be forever thankful Everyone in the community is encouraged to come visit
awards. It is estimated over 5,000 will be in attendance to for this opportunity for both of us.” the 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands. Gates open at 11 a.m.
cheer on the marching bands from across the state. Music and the arts involvement teaches youth many and the opening ceremony is at 11:15 a.m. Tickets are now
Ryan Ross, Jupiter High School Band and Festival skills necessary to succeed in life, including problem- available for purchase at the www.jupiterfestivalofbands.
Director, said this is one of the largest competitions in solving and decision-making, building self-confidence org website.
the State of Florida and he is proud to have expanded to and self-discipline, personal responsibility, teamwork and The event will end in the late evening with an
29 bands for the 18th year. 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 Witek, Edrick Rhodes, Dr. Matt
Stratton, Jorge Maldonado, Tim Lee, Ron Hardin, Jason
Bloom, and Enrique Perez.

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