Feel the Passion, Hear the Music, and Witness the Excellence: Farmingdale High School Marching Band Prepares for a Spectacular Season!
The Farmingdale High School Marching Band has kickstarted preparations for the upcoming season with three evening practice sessions held on August 6-8.
As one of the most prominent high school marching bands on Long Island, boasting close to 300 members, they are gearing up to showcase their talents at football halftime shows, parades, and the Newsday Marching Band Festival. Mr. Greg Warnokowski, District Director of Fine and Performing Arts, highlighted that Farmingdale has a rich musical legacy, with the marching band being a source of pride in the community. Many parents of current band members were once part of the band, adding to the sense of tradition and community spirit. The band eagerly anticipates the support of numerous alums at the Homecoming game.
Band Directors Matthew DeMasi and David Abrams have been diligently preparing for the marching band season, which includes an upcoming band camp from September 12 to September 15 at Pine Forest Camp in PA. The new Coach of the Daler Guard, Shawnte Carter, who also works as a social worker at Howitt Middle School, has been actively preparing the color guard/flag routines over the summer. Additionally, the award-winning kickline, The Dalerettes, led by Lauren Scotti and Jessica Baker, has been putting in dedicated effort with weekly practices throughout the summer.
The Farmingdale High School Marching Band will attend their annual overnight band camp this September, and the Farmingdale High School Homecoming Game and Pep Rally are scheduled for Thursday, October 10th, at 5 pm. The Daler community is welcome to join and enjoy the game and engaging halftime performances!