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Director, said this is one of the largest competitions in
the State of Florida and he is proud to have expanded to
29 bands for the 18th year.
“Marching band programs are growing and becoming
more competitive. A lot of bands use events like the
Jupiter Festival of Bands to get feedback on what they
need to improve on to become better for future state
competitions,” said Ross.

About Spirit Of Jupiter (SOJ)
Hosted by the Jupiter High School Band parents and The Spirit of Jupiter (SOJ) marching band is part of
students, the 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands will feature the wider Jupiter High School music program. In 2021
29 high school marching bands, evaluated by a panel the SOJ was crowned the state champions in the Class 3A
of highly recognized marching band expert judges. at the Florida Marching Band Championship (FMBC).
We would like to thank our judging panel for their Visit Jupiterbands.com to learn more about the band.
time to evaluate the different
performance levels. Our judges
this year include: Dr. Aaron 29 MARCHING BANDS PERFORMING
Witek, Edrick Rhodes, Dr. Matt FOOD, DRINKS, AND BAKE SALE
The 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands is a celebration Stratton, Jorge Maldonado, VENDORS
of music education at its finest, showcasing excellence, Tim Lee, Ron Hardin, Jason
teamwork, and student leadership of Florida’s outstanding Bloom, and Enrique Perez. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT
marching bands. These young performers and their Sponsor Information www.jupiterfestivalofbands.org
achievements advocate for the importance of music The Jupiter High School
education in schools locally and nationwide. Band would like to thank our
Vitasta Matto has a daughter in the SOJ band and sponsors for their continued SATURDAY
shared the importance of band for both of them. “The past support of the Jupiter Festival of
four years, my daughter has gone through this amazing, Bands. The event is supported
intense experience with her fellow band members and through sponsorships,
considers them family. This band experience has helped including current partnerships
her not only develop music skills, but also valuable with the following companies: th
leadership and community building skills. I have also • Florida Power and Light,
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for this opportunity for both of us.” • The Fresh Market, Hospitality Jupiter High SchoolJupiter High School
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Everyone in the community is encouraged to come • Publix, Community Sponsor,
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at 11 a.m. and the opening ceremony is at 11:15 a.m. • DVR Group, https://www.
Tickets are now available for purchase at the www. thedvrgroup.com/
jupiterfestivalofbands.org website. • The General Ledger, http://
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exhibition by the 2021 FMBC 3A Champion, the Spirit • C.R.S. Benefit Consultants,
of Jupiter High School Marching Band and an awards Inc., http://crsbenefits.com/
ceremony will follow. For an updated schedule of events,
visit www.jupiterfestivalofbands.org.

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