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East Ramapo Marching Band hosts Competition

The East Ramapo Marching Band is hosting a marching band competition, a New York State Field Band Conference (NYSFBC) event.  This competition is open to the public, but admittance is $6.00.  Free parking.

Gates open at 10am, and great food (hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and more) will be served.  The competition begins at 12:15pm.

Three bands will compete, with Suffern High School and East Ramapo bands in exhibition.  Each band has a full show on the football field at Ramapo High School, 400 Viola Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977.  There will be two bands with over 100 members, including color guards and musicians.

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A raffle will take place for an IPad 2.

There will be several dignitaries present.  Come enjoy the fun.

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