Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - January '23

Page 12, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Jupiter Community High School Scores

Top Three Spot At FMBC

Jupiter High School’s marching band placed third
in Florida state in the Class 3A division at the Florida
Marching Band Championship (FMBC) held in Fort
Lauderdale.
The inclement weather at Sunday’s final competition
was challenging for all the bands as they performed their
final routine in the pouring rain and many were without
electronic equipment. Ryan Ross, Jupiter High School
Band director, said, “The band came together to give their
best performance given the circumstances. Each year we
strive to do our best and improve our performance and
score. I am very proud of the band and how they handled
the challenges of Sunday’s competition.”
SOJ Marching Band State Finals

With 32 seniors leaving the program, the marching band
depends on new members joining and staying with the band
every year. This past Friday the band visited three middle schools
to showcase their performance with hopes of attracting new
members to the band. The seniors in the band also spend a lot
of time mentoring the new members of the band.
Evan Wester, assistant drum
major, said, “As a senior leader in
the band, I’ve really enjoyed seeing
our younger members grow and
develop a real love for marching
band. It makes me feel great when
Mr. Ross, Band Director, SOJ Senior leaders, SOJ Band I see the freshman excited to
participate in the band, and I’m so
The marching band this year has a strong unit of senior hard on this current performance. The music was glad that I was able to contribute to
leaders. There are 32 seniors in the band, and many of extremely complex this year, but the band has dug in and their experience.”
them have worked and grown together in the Spirit of done an amazing job. I am so thankful to have been a In just a few years, Ross has
Jupiter (SOJ) band over the last four years. The older part of this experience. Winning isn’t the most important built a very strong music program
members of the band are all expected to take on leadership thing, but walking off the field knowing you did the best at Jupiter High School. His focus
roles, from helping with the operations of the band all the you could with the people you love the most is. I could and commitment to the program
way to leading the band during the actual competitions. not have asked for a better season for my senior year,” and band members are paying off Evan Wester, Assistant
said Ragini Aggarwal, senior front ensemble leader. with the band consistently placing Drum Major, SOJ
top in the state each year.
“I am so proud of these hardworking students and their
supportive families. They all know the sacrifice and work that
went into this final performance at FMBC. I also am thankful
for the hardworking staff that gives their time and commitment
to this program. This has been a great year and I thank all the
seniors for their contribution to this program, and I wish them
the best of luck for the future. I know they will all do great in
life. They are great kids,” Ross said.
About Spirit Of Jupiter (SOJ)
The Spirit of Jupiter (SOJ) Marching Band is part of the wider
The 32 seniors of SOJ Jupiter High School Music Program. In 2021 the Spirit of Jupiter
was also crowned the state champion in Class 3A at the 2021
Makena Mutchler, who started as a clarinet player in Florida Marching Band Championships. Visit JupiterBands.com
the band and is now head drum major, said, “Being a Ragini Aggarwal to learn more about the Jupiter High School Marching Band.
leader in this organization has always been my ultimate
goal and it has been a true privilege of my life to watch
these people grow. I love this group so much and I have
learned so much about myself and how to work together.
I am forever grateful for Mr. Ross and the SOJ program.”
The marching band was able to build on their music
and movement skills and improve their performance by
coming together for many intense summer camp sessions
as well as having regular performances during halftime of
the football games, attending several local competitions, Upscale Resale
and clocking over 275 rehearsing hours since June.
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