Wayne Valley High School to Host Annual Band Competition

WAYNE NJ, September 12, 2018 -- The Wayne Valley Band Parents Association, a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, announced today that the Wayne Valley Marching Band will be hosting the prestigious USBands Gold Showcase Competition on Saturday, September 29th, 2018 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Wayne Valley High School. With ten marching bands slated to compete, the association is expecting over 750 high school band students and roughly 4,000 spectators from all over the Northern New Jersey metro area, with one band coming from NY. This will be the school's third annual “Music in the Valley” Competition.

"You'll be treated to an amazing display of talent by these inspiring young men and women from all over the region," stated Lisa Dell Antonia, Band Parents Association Co-President. "There will be school spirit-wear for sale, as well home-baked goods and concession stands, and 50/50 raffles, so come on out and enjoy a fun, music filled day in support of a great bunch of kids," she added. The Band Parents Association (a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization) sponsors and organizes these events, and raises funds in support of band members and staff. Proceeds from the competition will help fund the myriad of expenses associated with keeping this national championship caliber band operating.

These competitions are an opportunity for the host bands to generate a majority of their funds for the purchase and maintenance of band instruments, uniforms, vehicles and other on-going operations of the group. "There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes at an event like this," stated Jennie Franklyn, Band Association Co-President. "It is a lot of hard work but when you hear the way these kids perform and see the artistry and precision of their routines, it makes it all worthwhile," she added.

Formed in 1988, USBands is a program of Youth Education in the Arts (YEA), whose mission is to support the character development of young people through participation in the performing arts. Wayne Valley Marching Band, as the host band at this event, will be the last band to perform. This season they will be debuting their new program entitled “Rebellion.” Following their performance will be an awards ceremony, where trophies will be given in the categories of Best Overall Performance, as well as special recognition awards for Best Overall Effect, Best Overall Percussion, Best Overall Color Guard, Best Music, and Best Visual.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, and children under 5 are admitted free. The schools scheduled to perform include, Wayne Valley, Pequannock, Passaic Valley, West Milford, PCTI, Saddle Brook, Pompton Lakes, Montville, Nutley and Port Chester High School (of Port Chester, NY).

Wayne Valley High School is located at 551 Valley Road, Wayne NJ 07470. Please visit the band's website at www.waynevalleyband.com for further details or email waynevalleybpa@gmail.com.

About YEA

Located in Allentown, Youth Education in the Arts is a not-for-profit organization that supports the development of young people into magnificent human beings through participation in the arts. Its programs include the 10-time World Champion Cadets and Cadets2 Drum Corps, the USBands and the Urban Arts Center. For more information visit yea.org or contact Sean King at sking@yea.org.

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