According to the 1936 and 1937 editions of The Comet (the Nazareth High School yearbook) the Nazareth High School Band started in 1936 as a pep band to play at football and basketball games. They purchased uniforms for the next year and they began drilling (marching) while they played. The band grew considerably the first years and flourished under the direction of the legendary Mr. Weinhofer. Winning awards and competitions, as well as a disciplined committment to excellence became commonplace under his direction. This tradition has continued and has been enjoyed by many generations of Blue Eagle Band members. In fact, many of today's band members have parents or grandparents that marched under Mr. Weinhofer. Some parents even marched under Mr. George or Mr. Boandl. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of the Blue Eagle Band Directors listed below.
Go to the Alumni Pages to check out our "Band Family Album" and see sights of the band through the years as well as alumni that have checked in with us.
Tournament Of Bands (TOB) - Atlantic Coast Championship - Group 3
1998 - 5th Place (95.6), Best Brass
1997 - 1st Place, Best Visual, Best Music, Best Brass
CMBC Group 2 Open Championships
1995 - 2nd Place (90.75), Best Band Front
1994 - 5th Place
1993 - 8th Place (86.6), Best Percussion
1992 - 3rd Place (91.4)
1991 - 6th Place (87.6)
1990 - 5th Place (91.4)
Miscellaneous
2003 - Fiesta-val Parade - Myrtle Beach, SC - 1st Place
1999 - Fiesta-val Parade - Myrtle Beach, SC - 2nd Place, Best Bandfront
1997 - Dixie Classic Parade - Virginia Beach, VA - 1st Place
1996 - Myrtle Beach Music Festival Parade - Myrtle Beach, SC - 1st Place
1995 - Toronto Showcase of Music Parade - Toronto, Ontario, CA - 1st Place
1993 - Azalea Festival Parade - Richmond, VA - 1st Place
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