Hicksville Public Schools: Marching Band Takes 1st Place At NYSFBC

Hicksville NY

10 November, 2021

1:07 PM

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Press release from Hicksville Public Schools: 11/09/2021 Translate On October 31st, fifty-two bands performed at the NYSFBC Championship in Syracuse at the Syracuse University Carrier Dome. Hicksville Public Schools won first place, with a score of 85.60, in the division for Large School 3 New York State Field Band Competition Show. This 1st place award demonstrated all the hard work and commitment the Hicksville Marching Comets have made to the Hicksville Public Schools Marching Band. The bus with Hicksville Marching Band members was welcomed home by the Hicksville Fire Department and proud parents, siblings, and caregivers. Marching Band students arriving were also greeted by the Superintendent of Schools, Marianne Litzman; Supervisor of Fine Arts and Theater, Chad Wyman; Hicksville High School Assistant Principal, Lauren DuBeau; Hicksville High School Assistant Principal, Patrick Harris, Hicksville High School Assistant Principal, Walter Roche and Hicksville High School Assistant Principal, Tim Sweeny. Congratulations to all the students, parents, staff, and everyone in the entire community that have worked together to allow our district to achieve such a great honor. The Hicksville Marching Comets displaying their 1st place trophy and plaque from their win at the New York State Field Band Competition Show in Syracuse. The bus arrives home to Hicksville with Hicksville's Marching Comets. Hicksville Marching Band members carrying off their trophy and plaque earned at the NYSFBC Championship. Proud Hicksville families greet the bus arrival to welcome students and staff home. The Hicksville Fire Department welcomes home the Hicksville Marching Band. L to R = Phil Heckler (BOE President), Kerri Barnett (Band Director), Shari Thorsten (Drum Major), Mallika Rangi (Drum Major), Samantha Mason (Drum Major) L to R = Rose Walker (Legislative of 17th District), Mallika Rangi (Drum Major), Marianne Litzman (Superintendent of Schools), Kerri Barnett (Band Director), Samantha Mason (Drum Major), Shari Thorsten (Drum Major) Committee Meetings In-Person Attendance for Committee Members and Invited GuestsWednesday, November 10th, 2021Curriculum Committee Meeting 6:30pmFacilities Committee Meeting Approx. 8:00pm Click below for the livestream link and agenda information.  COVID-19 Testing Please note: due to Veteran's Day there will be no testing on Thursday. This press release was produced by Hicksville Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.