The Pride of Newark Marching Band
The marching band at Newark High School can be traced back to the 1940’s. The band was given the name “The Pride of Newark” in 1981 by their director, Mr. Randall Lamb, while performing at the College Football Hall of Fame Contest. It was the first time the NHS band had ever done a prelims/finals contest and made the finals. The band adopted that name and it is now recognized throughout the state and in many parts of the nation.
The marching band begins rehearsals in mid-July. A month of rehearsals are held at NHS, followed by several days of band camp. Once school begins the marching band practices are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening for a total of about 7 hours of after school rehearsal time per week.
The Pride of Newark’s performance schedule usually includes about 20 performances per season. The band performs annually at NHS footballs games and a variety of other local events. The other major aspect of our marching season is participating in various competitions and festivals sanctioned by OMEA (the Ohio Music Education Association). The band competes on the class AA level.
We are very proud that the Pride of Newark is the ONLY Class AA band to reach OMEA State Marching Band Finals every year since it's creation in 1980. The band is also one of only three schools (regardless of class) to reach State Finals every year since 1980 (38 years). The Pride has earned a superior rating at State Marching Band finals 30 years, including 3 straight seasons (2015, 2016, 2017).
The marching band begins rehearsals in mid-July. A month of rehearsals are held at NHS, followed by several days of band camp. Once school begins the marching band practices are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening for a total of about 7 hours of after school rehearsal time per week.
The Pride of Newark’s performance schedule usually includes about 20 performances per season. The band performs annually at NHS footballs games and a variety of other local events. The other major aspect of our marching season is participating in various competitions and festivals sanctioned by OMEA (the Ohio Music Education Association). The band competes on the class AA level.
We are very proud that the Pride of Newark is the ONLY Class AA band to reach OMEA State Marching Band Finals every year since it's creation in 1980. The band is also one of only three schools (regardless of class) to reach State Finals every year since 1980 (38 years). The Pride has earned a superior rating at State Marching Band finals 30 years, including 3 straight seasons (2015, 2016, 2017).