What's happening: The Ramsey Big Blue Marching Band marched away with a resounding victory this past Saturday, securing first place at the prestigious annual Ludwig Musser Classic at Metlife Stadium.
Big Blue placed 1st out of 8 bands in Group VA and earned a score of 86.1.
They also won awards for best music, best visual, and best overall effect.
Why it matters: The exceptional result marks a major success for the Big Blue program, whose victory was the culmination of meticulous preparation. According to sources close to the band, the ensemble's coaching staff emphasized small details in the weeks leading up to the event.
What they’re saying: “I am so proud of all of the student's hard work this season. They have dedicated so much time to perfecting our show and I am thankful to the student's, marching band staff, and the parents for making this season such a success! -Josh Jenkins, Director of Bands, RHS
Go deeper: Key areas of focus included perfecting the group's blending, along with sharp, synchronized drill visuals. Furthermore, the band prioritized maintaining high performance energy from the first note to the final bow, a factor that clearly resonated with the competition judges.
What’s next: Big Blue will compete at the Northern Highlands competition this weekend and then will move onto the NJ State Championships on November 1st. 🏆