2018 season
Newtown ending the season with an amazing score of 97.238 and winning Best Music and Best Percussion, coming in 3rd at Nationals!
Kurt Eckhardt – Band Director
Chris Carley – Assistant Band Director
Ricky Grasso – Visual Caption Head and Overall Design
Visual and Music Instructor
Vinny Brophy
Visual Instructors
Omi Batan, Sarah Smith and Adam Twombly
Caption Head - DrumLine Instructor
Tyler Campbell
DrumLine Instructors
Elise Ngbo, Bryson Teel and Tayloranne Turecheck
Front Ensemble Instructors
Elise Ngbo and David Romano
Head Color Guard Instructor
Conor Kovatch
Color Guard Instructors
Phillip Hong, Allyson Klubek, Grace McKinley and Tori Whittington
2018 PROGRAM
Our 2018 Newtown High School Marching Band Production is entitled 'The Climb'. The show focuses on the battle of believing in yourself - the constant doubt that comes with the fear of failing and the fear of being successful. Throughout our lives we deal with an underlying doubt of not knowing our next step. The show opens with a connection to the negative thoughts that circle our mind daily, not knowing if we are good enough, if we are capable, if we are on the right path - a strong level of uncertainty is portrayed through the performs and the black staircase props. The second movement tells us to stare fear in the face, portrayed through mirrors - connecting emotionally to the journey that is life. The third movement advises the audience that sometimes going through the bad is necessary to realize where you are really meant to be in your life. The fourth movement brings the show to conclusion, connecting performer to audience - letting them know it is okay to be uncertain of where your path is meant to lead you, as long as you continue to climb and take the proper steps to be successful - it will work out for you in the end. This is portrayed by the use of white staircases and white color guard uniforms. The show in total is meant to exude positive feelings to wherever you are in your life, knowing that if you keep climbing the stairs, you will be successful. If you keep believing in the path that has been given to you, you will be successful in any endeavor you choose. |
2018 Performance Schedule
Make sure to visit the Scores page after the competition.
See the Schedule page for the full schedule.
September 3 - Labor Day Parade
September 8 US Bands – Bethel HS, Bethel, CT
September 14 - Home Football Game vs. Cheshire
September 15 - US Bands - Brien McMahon HS, Norwalk, CT
September 16 - Newtown Arts Festival – Optional but Encouraged
September 22 - USBands - New Milford HS, New Milford, CT
September 28 - Home Football Game vs. Bethel
September 29 USBands – Grasso Festival HOME SHOW, Newtown, CT
October 6 - USBands - Bunnell High School, Stamford, CT
October 13 USBands – Yamaha Cup: Northeast, HighPoint.com Stadium at Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ
October 19 - Home Football Game vs. Pomperaug
October 20 - USBands - Southington HS, Southington, CT
October 27 - USBands - NE States Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT
November 3 - USBands - NE Regional Championships, Danbury HS, Danbury, CT
November 10 - USBands - National Championships, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
November 21 - Home Football Game vs. Masuk
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Awards and Accomplishments
2017 National Champions, Class IV Open, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
2017 New England State Champions, Class IV Open, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT
2017 Connecticut State Champions, Class IV Open, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT
2017 Cadet Award of Excellence, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT
2015 Marine Esprit de Corps Awards, USBands Group V Open National Championships
2015 2nd Place, USBands "Music in Motion", Towson, MD
2014 Finalists “Music in Motion”, Annapolis, MD
2012 and 2013 USBands Connecticut State Group V Open Champions
2012 USBands Yamaha Cup Regional Group V Open Champions
2012 BOA Eastern Region Finalist, Towson, MD
2011 USSBA Connecticut State Group V Open Champions
2011 MAC Class V Champions
2005, 2006, 2007 MAC Conference Class IV Champions
2006 USSBA Group IV Connecticut State Champions
2005 USSBA Yamaha Cup Regional Champions, Group V Open, Baltimore, MD
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Visit our Scores page to see all the scores.
For more information:
Schedule
Marching Band
Color Guard
Previous Years
2017 Show
2016 Show
2015 Show
2014 Show
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