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New Jersey Music Educator’s Association Proudly Announces: “The 2017 State Marching Band Ratings Festival” “16th Annual”

A unique opportunity for your Marching Band to perform in a Festival (rating only) setting.

Quality Evaluation! Local Bands! Enthusiastic Audiences! State Sponsored! Non-Competitive! One time commitment!

State Marching Band “Ratings” Festival

Saturday, October 14, 2017, 5:30 pm. Wayne Hills High School Contact: Matthew J. Paterno 973-317-2060 (mpaterno@wayneschools.com)

Don’t miss out on this interesting addition to your present Marching Band activities!