Hicksville Public Schools Marching Band Takes 1st Place At New York State Field Band Competition

Press release from Hicksville Public Schools:

November 9, 2021

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.

COVID-19 Testing

Who: Students & Staff

When: Tuesday, November 16th, Wednesday, November 17th, and Thursday, November 18th

Time: 7:00am-4:00pm

Where: High School (North Entrance to Aquatic Center)

This press release was produced by Hicksville Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.