Highlander Band Places 2nd
at the 2019 National Championships
With a score of 95.15, the West Milford Highlander Band took 2nd place in group V A at the 2019 USBands National Championships, in Allen Town PA. The Highlanders also took home the caption award for best Color Guard
Please do NOT drive through or park in the fire lane (in front of the auditorium).
Park ONLY in parking spaces. Please use caution when driving through the parking lot - let's keep our student's safe.
Important Dates & Information
Marching Band / Concert Band
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Cheesecake Fundraiser starts Wednesday 9/2
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PERFORMANCE RECORDING Wednesday 9/30 during practice 8pm
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Vernon Home Game 10/9
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Cheesecake Fundraiser ends Friday 10/9
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Cheesecake Fundraiser curbside pickup TBD
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Parents Meeting Monday 10/19 7:00pm
Board elections (Senior Lot bring chairs) -
Lakeland Home Game Senior Night 10/23
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Pascack Home Game 11/5
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Parents Meeting Monday 11/16 7:00pm
(location TBD) -
Parents Meeting Monday 12/14 7:00pm
(location TBD)
West Milford Color Guard News
2020 Indoor Schedule
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January 18, 2020, Indoor Color Guard Preview Show
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Feb. 1 - Hillsborough, NJ - performance time 8:30 p.m.
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Feb. 8 - WGI Philadelphia at Council Rock HS, Holland PA - Prelims performance time - 11:59 a.m. Finals TBA
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Feb. 15 - West Milford Percussion show - performance time 5 p.m. then Northern Valley/Old Tappan HS - performance time 8:28 p.m.
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Feb. 22 - WGI South Brunswick at South Brunswick HS - times TBA
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March 7 - South Brunswick HS - performance time TBA
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March 14 - Shelton HS, CT - performance time 8:48 p.m.
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March 21-22 - WGI Power Regional - Liberty HS, Bethlehem, PA - times TBA
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March 28 - MAC Championships at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT - times TBA
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March 31 - April 5 - WGI World Championships, Dayton, OH
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Pipes & Drums
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TO BE ANNOUNCED
Band Uniform Distribution
Band Uniforms are used for football games, competitions, some concerts, festivals and parades .
Field Uniform Distribution:
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Jacket
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Baldric and Cape
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Gauntlets
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Pants
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Raincoat
Uniform Distribution Schedule (HS Auditorium):
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Monday 8/19 4PM - Seniors and Juniors
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Tuesday 9/15 3:45PM - Seniors , Juniors and Sophomores
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Wednesday 9/16 3:45PM Freshmen
$15 cleaning fee dues, please send your student in with cash or check. Checks should be payable to WMBPA. Also garment bags, socks and gloves can be ordered. See Uniform Page for more info.
No uniform will be released until everything is paid for.
Questions about uniforms can be directed to:
Mary Duffy
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Nov 16th 14th Annual Military Concert and Tattoo
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Nov 22nd TGMBOP
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Dec 7th Tag Day — holiday music performed at multiple locations in downtown West Milford
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Dec 19th Winter Concert
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Mar 17th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Mar 27th Districtwide Arts Festival
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Apr 3rd Jazz Band Festival
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Apr 11-15th Disney Trip
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May 20th Macopin/High School Jazz Ensemble at Bubbling Springs
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May 22nd Spring Concert
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May 26th West Milford Memorial Day Parade
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May 27 Band Banquet
Congratulations to the following students for being selected for
2019-2020 North Jersey Area Band, All Region Band, All State Band, and more
NORTH JERSEY AREA BAND
Sean Partington
Christina Shao
Olivia O'Mahoney
Sophie Pilaar
Erin Lopez
Maria Abelev
Yuri Anantasub
Shane Duffy
Ben McLaughlin
Katherin Garcia
Zach Bidwell
ALL REGION BAND
Marie Parkins
Erin Lopez
Ben McLaughlin
Katherin Garcia
ALL STATE BAND
Ben McLaughlin
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