Ridgewood Lights Up the Holidays! RHS Marching Band Celebrates Tree Lighting Cheer and Sets All-County Record
photos courtesy of the RHS Marching Band
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Downtown for the Holidays: Kicking Off the Christmas Season in Ridgewood. The chilly December air was warmed by the community spirit and the festive sounds of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Band.
It was an honor to perform at this beloved annual tradition, helping the wonderful community spread that extra dose of holiday cheer. A huge thank you is owed to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a seamless and spectacular evening. Despite the extra cold weather, the RHS Band wishes everyone a joyful and warm holiday season!
A Season of Triumph: RHS Marching Band Conquers Open Class
As the curtain closes on the 2025 Marching Band season, we extend a massive congratulations to every member of the RHS Marching Band (RHSMB) community!
This year marked a historic step: the RHSMB’s first voyage into the highly competitive USBands Open Class. They embraced the challenge head-on, treating every competition as a new port of call on an unforgettable journey of growth. The team finished their debut season strong, securing eighth place at the USBands Open Class Championships with a final score of 87.7.
This was a season defined by pushing boundaries, including the incredible feat of putting an entirely new Intro AND Closer onto the field in the middle of the competitive season—a monumental challenge that sets a new, high standard for future RHSMB success.
Breaking Records: RHS Dominates All-Bergen County Band Selections
The excellence of the RHS Band program continues to shine, reaching a new milestone in individual achievement.
A remarkable 16 RHS Band students were accepted to perform as members of the prestigious 2026 NJ All-Bergen County Band!
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RECORD ACHIEVEMENT: This figure represents the most students selected from any single school in the county, a testament to the talent, dedication, and instruction within the RHS music program.
Congratulations to all 16 students! Don’t miss the chance to see this elite ensemble perform live on Sunday, January 18, at 3:00 PM at Paramus High School.
Looking Ahead: Charting the Course for Next Season
The combination of spirited community performances, competitive success, and individual recognition makes this a truly monumental year for the RHS Band. Their commitment to musical excellence and community engagement ensures that the music will continue to inspire both on the field and in the heart of Ridgewood.
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Very nice night
Yeah Band!!!
Movin’ on up.
A new class of competition for larger high school marching bands.
BF and GW need to keep producing enthusiastic and talented musicians and color guard members to keep the Marching Band membership numbers at the high school large and strong, to keep competing well in the Open Class.
Go Wood!
Point of clarification– RHSMB did not move up based on the number of students but on how well they did in the previous year.