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Change is needed after band bus accident

The horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. more

10/5/23

U.S. Army band recognizes East Meadow High senior

Thousands of musically-talented high school students across the nation vie for a coveted spot to represent their high school in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band each year and this year is no exception as one lucky East Meadow High School student was picked for the second consecutive year. more

By Stephany Reyes | 11/28/16

U.S. Army band recognizes East Meadow High senior

Thousands of musically-talented high school students across the nation vie for a coveted spot to represent their high school in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band each year and this year is no exception as one lucky East Meadow High School student was picked for the second consecutive year. more

By Stephany Reyes | 10/28/16

Staff Sgt. Michael Barbagallo, far left, Lt. Col. Daniel Cederman, Capt. Kyle Surridge and Staff Sgt. Caesar Camacho presented East Meadow High School Senior Elton Ha with a “Go Army” hat and band jacket at a Nov. 17 ceremony.

East Meadow High senior is an All-American musician

East Meadow High School Senior Elton Ha was one of only 125 teen musicians among the millions in the country selected to the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Music teacher Molly Tittler … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/3/15

Photos courtesy the East Meadow School District The East Meadow High School marching band earned its 13th first-place victory in its two-plus decades of competing in the Columbus Day Parade.

School bands place 1st and 2nd on Columbus Day

Another Columbus Day has brought more accolades for the East Meadow School District’s music program. For the first time, the East Meadow and W.T. Clarke high school marching bands took the top two spots in the annual parade in New York City marking the holiday. East Meadow took first, and Clarke second. more

By David Weingrad | 10/28/15

Juliet Rafanelli, who sings opera and attends W.T. Clarke High, will perform next February in Boston with the most talented singers in the region. Elton Ha, of East Meadow High School, named after Elton John, will perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville this month, and at halftime of the nation’s premier high school football game at the Alamodome in San Antonio next January.

Student musicians to show their talents on big stages

The East Meadow School District’s music program will be well represented across the country in the coming months, as two students with very different musical backgrounds will showcase their talents on grand stages. more

By David Weingrad | 10/7/15

The East Meadow marching band earned its 12th first-place finish since 1992.

School bands impress in NYC

The East Meadow High School marching band made its Columbus Day Parade debut in 1992, under the direction of Bill Katz, Ken Sepe, Joel Levy and Abby Behr. The band took first place among high school groups that year, and followed that performance with 10 more first-place finishes over the next 20 years. On Oct. 14, the band not only notched its 12th overall victory, but its third in a row. more

By David Weingrad | 10/30/13

Appreciate the rare moments in life

There is a photograph on the desktop of my office computer that captures the East Meadow High School Marching Band in mid-step. more

By Launren Lev | 3/23/12

Drum Major Adam Ciccarello saluted the crowd and judges before starting the Oct. 30 show that led the Pride of Malverne to take first in the state championship.

Championship win 'exciting' for Malverne

For the second consecutive year, the Pride of Malverne, Malverne High School’s marching band, has been crowned New York State Champion. While this marks Malverne’s third title in the last … more

Lee Landor | 11/9/11

Flag twirlers delighted the audience with choreographed routines.

H.S. bands marched in NYC parade

W.T. Clarke and East Meadow high school students marched in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City last Monday. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/15/11