SPFHS Marching Band wins state championship in its category (UPDATED 10/29 with more video)

At the US Scholastic Band Association New Jersey state finals on Sunday, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Marching Band took first place in its category, edging out three other bands from around the state. SPFHS also took the awards for best music and best percussion in the "Group VI-A" competition.

Christine, in her fourth year as a member of the band, is captain of the flute section. Freshman Andy plays drums and percussion in "the pit," which also includes marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones, bells, an electric piano and a guitar.

Click the image below to see a short video clip of two portions of the show. The first features percussion - including the marching drum line and the pit. That's followed by the finale, with the camera following Christine's fancy footwork.



UPDATE: Here's a longer video showing most of the program, which features music from the Disney Epcot fireworks show.