The marching band refused to yield. If you didn’t participate in marching band during high school or college, it might not seem like a big deal — but a marching band from North Jersey just made history in their competition last week, and it’s something worth celebrating.
I personally did marching band in both high school and college (Go West Chester Marching Rams!), and it absolutely shaped me into the person I am today. Marching band teaches hard work, dedication, teamwork, and a great deal of self-discipline. It’s not an easy activity, but it is incredibly rewarding.
### A New Jersey Marching Band Made History in Toms River, NJ
Last Saturday, at Toms River High School East, the Tournament of Bands New Jersey competition took place. A marching band from North Jersey made history at this event.
The North Bergen High School Marching Band took first place in the Chapter 10 competition — but that’s not even the coolest part.
### The North Bergen Marching Band Got the Highest Score in Competition History
North Bergen High School’s Marching Band won the Tournament of Bands New Jersey with the highest score ever recorded in the competition’s history. They earned an impressive score of 92.26!
In the world of marching bands, shows are scored out of 100, and achieving nearly a perfect score is almost unheard of.
### North Bergen Marching Band Heads to Championships Next
The North Bergen Marching Band is hitting the road once again as they prepare for the New Jersey State Championship, which will also be held at Toms River East High School.
From there, the band will head to the National Championships in Hershey.
Stay tuned and wish them luck as they continue their remarkable journey!
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