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our philosophy

The goal of the WHS Band Program is for every Westfield Band member to develop a lifelong appreciation for the value of music.  We want every student to become the most proficient musician and performer of which they are capable. We hope to instill a strong sense of self-discipline, self-motivation, and an inner drive for excellence as well as to provide students with memorable musical experiences through participation in our performing ensembles. We hope to develop an attitude of success while striving to focus each student’s skills and abilities to the common good of the band.

The Westfield High School Band program serves over 200 students in 10 performing ensembles. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. Although we provide many different opportunities for musical performance, these ensembles provide the fundamentals from which other opportunities stem. In order to participate in extra musical ensembles (jazz, etc) students must be enrolled in a curricular performing ensemble. Extra ensembles available to students include two jazz bands, two indoor color guards, two percussion ensembles, and the 135-member Marching Blue Devils!



PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
performance  tours  of  Italy, austria, Czech Republic
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15-time  wind  ensemble  state  festival  gold  ratings
6-time  State  gala  recipient
2X nj mUSI C eDUCATORS sTATE cONFERENCE pERFORMANCE INVITATIONS
2019  Music  for  All  national  concert  band  festival
2015  USBands   group   5A   national   champions

6-Time   Bands   of   america   regional   finalist
Bands   of   america   Regional  class   Bronze   medalist
5 x  New   Jersey   Class  AAAA  State   Silver Medalist
1x New Jersey Class AAAA State Bronze Medalist
Music for all advocacy in action award recipient
named ​best community for music education by NAMM Foundation 9x

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  • Home
  • About
    • Student Honors
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      • Concert Members Area
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    • Jazz Bands >
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    • Color Guard >
      • Color Guard Member Area
  • Leadership
    • Directors/Staff
    • Student Leaders
    • Parent Association
  • New Members
  • Spain Tour
  • Resources
  • Why Continue With Band
  • Marching Band Registration