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Jupiter Community High School Marching Band

Takes Third In State Competition

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

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