Education
Marching Nighthawks Capture First Place At Danbury High School
Published: Sep 27, 2021 8:00 am
The Newtown High School Marching & Band Guard captured first place in its division at the Danbury High School Band Jamboree.
It was the start of a productive weekend of the band, which then performed at the Newtown Arts Festival on the Fairfield Hill camps on September 19.
Newtown Nighthawks take the field for competition at Danbury High School led by drum majors Nate Hoffert, left, and Julia Kaiser. —Jon Miller Photo
Trumpeter Stephen Mammola competes during the NHS Band & Guard’s performance of “Everest” at Danbury High School. —Jon Miller Photo
Front Ensemble member Caroline Cassetta focuses on cymbal work during Saturday night’s performance of “Everest.” —Jon Miller Photo
Members of the Newtown High School Marching Band & Guard perform at the Newtown Arts Festival on September 19. —Bee Photo, Sherri Smith Baggett