Sunday, October 11, 2015

Marching Band competes at Hillsborough, Oct. 10, 2015



The SPFHS Marching Band and Color Guard took part in another USBands competition on Oct. 10, at Hillsborough High School. It was the first show of the season to feature props -- including platforms representing a "magic carpet," seen above.

Here's an album of photos
taken by pit crew member Dan Murphy, starting with pit warm-ups and continuing with a sideline view of the show.



And here's another gallery of photos by band parent Dev Anjaria.

Anjaria Photography: Hillsborough Competition - October 10 &emdash; DSC_1933


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Sunday, October 4, 2015

Marching Band performs in competition at J.P. Stevens



The SPFHS Marching Band performed in a U.S. Bands competition at J.P. Stevens HS in Edison on Sunday, Oct. 4. It was the band's second competition of the weekend. Band parent Jennifer Cherubini shared these photos from show. Click here to visit her album, which also has pictures from the earlier Yamaha Cup competition at MetLife Stadium.



We also have a large album of photos by Dev Anjaria from the J.P. Stevens show. Click here or on the image below to go to that gallery.

Anjaria Photography: JP Stevens Competition - October 4 &emdash; DSC_1573


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Saturday, October 3, 2015

Marching Band competes at South Plainfield (Video)

The SPFHS Marching Band took part in two USBands competitions this weekend, at South Plainfield HS and at J.P. Stevens HS in Edison. Ken Litwin forwarded this video from the stands at South Plainfield.




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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Marching Band at Yamaha Cup Competition (Updated 10/13)

Anjaria Photography: Yamaha Cup - September 26 &emdash; DSC_1037

The SPFHS Marching Band and Color Guard took part in the Yamaha Cup competition at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26. We have a great collection of photos by Dev Anjaria, Dan Murphy and Jennifer Cherubini.

First, an album of photos by Dan from the warm-ups outside the stadium.



Anjaria Photography: Yamaha Cup - September 26 &emdash; DSC_1005Anjaria Photography: Yamaha Cup - September 26 &emdash; DSC_1043Next, photos by Dev that start with a few more warm-up shots and then cover the entire performance.

Click here or on one of these images to see the album.

Anjaria Photography: Yamaha Cup - September 26 &emdash; DSC_1070

There are still more photos from Yamaha Cup in an album shared by band parent Jen Cherubini. Click here or on the image below to see that album, which also includes shots from a competition at J.P. Stevens HS on Oct. 4.



After the competition, the band returned to the high school to catch the second half of the Raiders' football game. Here are some scenes of the band doing their stand cheers.




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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Marching Band performs at game and Home Show


The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Marching Band and Color Guard put on two fine performances on Saturday, Sept. 19. First, the band played before the SPF Raiders football game at Westfield. Here are some photos of the band on the field and in the stands.



Then, SPF hosted its annual "home show." Marching bands from eight other schools performed in US Bands competition before a large crowd of spectators. Then the SPF band and color guard took the field for an exhibition performance. We have an album of photos by Dave Hensley and Dan Murphy.



Members of the SPF band then presented the judges' awards to the competing bands. Finally, Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr presented the "Mayors Trophy" to the South Plainfield band. Here are photos from the ceremony.



UPDATE: We have another big gallery of photos by Dev Anjaria, starting with scenes of our Home Show volunteers at work and continuing through the awards ceremony. Click here or on the images below to view.

Anjaria Photography: SPF Home Show - September 19 &emdash; DSC_0490

Anjaria Photography: SPF Home Show - September 19 &emdash; DSC_0645


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Friday, September 4, 2015

Marching Band is starting its 2015 season



The SPFHS Raiders Marching Band and Color Guard gave a sneak preview of its 2015 show to parents and friends on Sept. 3.

The band will play at Raiders Football games, starting Sept. 12 at Plainfield, and in a series of USBands Group 6-Open competitions, also starting Sept. 12 at Edison HS.

Here is a slideshow of photos taken at the preview show by Dan Murphy.




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