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Hightstown High School Marching Band Staff
Director: Justin Halat
Assistant Director: Kristina O'Dea
Music and Marching Instructor: Scott Berkuta
Drumline Instructor: Josh Laude
Color Guard Instructors: Jake & Josh Wallowitch

The Marching Rams of Hightstown High School is an award winning ensemble that competes at the State and National Level.  The group involves 98 members and competes in Group 4 Open.  The past 3 seasons has brought great success to the Marching Rams, including numerous top 5 finishes and a NJ State Title in 2016 and 2025.





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 -Marching Band Accomplishments
2015 - 2nd Place - Group 3A - New Jersey State Championships
2015 - 3rd Place - Group 3A - USBands National Championships
2015 - Cadets Award of Excellence
2016 - 1st Place - Group 3A - New Jersey State Championships (Best Overall Effect)
2016 - 4th Place - Group 3A - USBands National Championships
2016 - U.S. Marines Esprit de Corps Award
2017 - 4th Place - Group 3A - New Jersey State Championships
2017 - 6th Place - Group 3A - USBands National Championships
2018 - 3rd Place - Group 3A - USBands NJ State Championships (Best Overall Effect & Best Percussion)
​2018 - 3rd Place - Group 3A - USBands National Championships
2019 - 3rd Place - Group 3A - TOB State Championships
2019 - 4th Place - Group 3A - TOB Atlantic Coast Championships
2020 - 2nd place - Group 2A - USBands NJ State Championships
2021 - 5th Place - Group 2A - USBands NJ State Championships
2021 - 3rd Place - Group 2A - USBands National Championships
2022 - 5th Place - Group 2A - USBands NJ State Championships
2022 - 3rd Place - Group 2A - USBands National Championships
2023 - 2nd Place - Group 3A - USBands State Championships - Best Color Guard
2024 - 3rd Place - TOB Region 7 Championships 
2024 - 5th Place - TOB NJ State Championships
2025 - 1st Place - TOB Region 7 Championships (Best Music, Best Visual, Best General Effect, Best Guard, Best Percussion)
2025 - 1st Place - TOB NJ State Championships (Best Music, Best General Effect)
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  • Home
  • Ensembles
    • Marching Band >
      • New Members
      • Band Camp
      • Student Leaders
      • Color Guard
    • Jazz Band
    • Wind Ensemble >
      • CJMEA Tapes
      • Listening Examples
    • Concert Band >
      • Listening Examples
    • Wind Ensemble Performances
    • Marching Band Performances
  • Calendar
  • Music Boosters
    • Music Booster Executive Board
    • Fundraisers
  • Instrument Resources
    • Flute
    • Oboe
    • Bassoon
    • Clarinet
    • Bass Clarinet
    • Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophone
    • Trumpet
    • French Horn
    • Trombone
    • Euphonium
    • Tuba
    • Percussion
  • Our Directors
  • Trips
  • Private Teacher List
  • Corporate Sponsors
  • Curriculum Information