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Upper Darby High School showcases marching band, seeks recruits as seniors near graduation
Summary
Students and staff presented a recruitment video highlighting the UDHS marching band’s achievements (four-time state champions, national bronze medal with a score of 93.1) and said they aim to recruit more than 100 members to offset about 32 graduating seniors.
Upper Darby High School students and staff presented a marching band recruitment video to the board, emphasizing the band's competitive record and a recruitment push for the coming year.
Presenters noted the band is a four-time state champion and finished with a national bronze medal in the US Bands competition with a score of 93.1. Staff said roughly 32 current members will graduate next year and the band hopes to recruit more than 100 students to sustain a full program.
Students described marching band as a place for friendship, discipline and long-term commitment; the program asked the community to encourage participation and noted plans for an expanded recruitment effort.
No board action was requested; the presentation included a short medal handout to board members and an invitation for community support.
