Blue Devil Marching Band in Full Swing

Fresh off its successful summer training camp, the Huntington High School Blue Devil marching band is in full swing as it preps for its season. The band will vie in its first competition at Brentwood on Sunday, September 20.

Huntington music teacher Andre Rizzuto is the marching band’s director. Cole Lima is the head drum major with Lily Buscemi and Jacob Boxer serving as the assistant drum majors.

The band is excited about this year’s field show, titled “Sound.” Learning the music and field movements takes both time and patience, but the musicians and color guard members are showing an ability to master it all.

“The HBDMB 2026 production, ‘Sound,’ brings to life key aspects of music in which we interact with as people,” Mr. Rizzuto said. “Throughout the show you will experience musical components such as Long vs. Short phrases, call and response, Dissonance and finally resolution.”

The Blue Devils have competitions scheduled for Sunday, September 20 (Brentwood), Sunday, September 27 (Copiague), Saturday, October 3 (Malverne), Sunday, October 4 (Roslyn), Sunday, October 11 (Arlington), Saturday, October 24 (Mineola), Sunday, October 25 (Huntington home show) and Sunday, November 1 (New York State Championships at JMA Arena in Syracuse).

“Our students and staff have been doing an amazing job putting our 2026 production onto the field,” Mr. Rizzuto said. “Our students have been so dedicated and committed throughout the summer at our summer rehearsals, training camp and band camp. I couldn’t be prouder of them. We invite everyone to join us on our 2026 journey!”