The Passaic High School Band is notable not only for its state and national titles but also because unlike many top competitors in the marching band world, the school is made up mostly of low-income and minority students. Its band director states "The musicians live by the band motto: "Hard work is everything." This year they placed fourth among bands their size at states, second at the New England Regional Championship and third at US Bands nationals at Metlife Stadium.

The Pride of Mesa Ridge, also affectionately called "The little band from the hood that could" by the real life director of the band, is notable for their consistent finalist placements in CBA finals. We're most famously known for becoming the host band of the Colorado state fair every other year since 2008. Our guard has won numerous WGI awards and we have many Indoor Percussion awards for our drumline and our other percussion ensembles.

The Sapphire Marching Ensemble (SME) has ranked high in FMA competitions in recent seasons. Formed in S114, SME has made semi-finals for two seasons in a row and qualified for finals in S116, where they earned the DIII World Champion title. That same season, they were undefeated, earning first place in all 23 regular season competitions they participated in, including HOPE Championships.

GoldenStormSteppers
Hometown: BATON ROUGE,LA

We are a high-energy, synchronized, and powerful performances that emphasize groove, precision, and community hype

Repertoire
Jaguar Rock": A signature body movement that fans rock to during performances.
High Steps: The band is renowned for its distinctive, fast-paced "high step" downfield marching style.
Precision Drill: Band members execute meticulous formations and drill steps, described as "music in motion"Official Songs: The primary, long-standing repertoire includes the Southern University Alma Mater, the Fight Song, and the Spirit Song.
HBCU Band Classics: They perform well-known marching band staples, such as "Talkin' Out the Side of Your Neck" by Cameo, often referred to simply as "Neck".
Louisiana Style & Blues: They are recognized for their high-energy performances of Louisiana style jazz, incorporating songs like "Got My Whiskey" by Mel Waiters and "Black and Blues" by Al Jarreau.
Popular Arrangements: Other foundational songs in their repertoire include "Do Watcha Wanna" (a New Orleans brass band classic) and "I Don't Give A" by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz.

AND LOOKING TO GET A TROPHY

Silver Fur Cascade is a more story driven band. Coming from the cold of Alaska, the group believes in making all parts known. Our shows will be unique.

And being the Marching Band part of the Wolfpack, they want to represent the pack as best as they can. No matter what happens.

Highlights include a Finals trip in their first season. Have a howling good day.