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About the Raider Band

The Raider Marching Band has built a legacy of excellence and national recognition with remarkable achievements and prestigious performances. In 2024, they reached a new pinnacle, winning both the USBands NJ State Championships and the USBands National Championships for Group IIIA with the highest score in program history: an impressive 96.10.

This latest accomplishment adds to their history of success, including capturing the 2022 USBands National Championship, the 2019 NJ State Championship, and grand prize wins at the 2015 and 2018 Taxslayer Bowls in Jacksonville, Florida. Their journey began with the title of Group 2A USSBA Northern State Champions in 2009. The program was promoted to the prestigious Open Class for the 2023 and 2025 seasons.

As a charter member of the Herald-News Band Festival, the Raider Band has showcased its talent at iconic venues such as the 1964 NY World’s Fair, halftime for the NY Jets at Shea Stadium, and the steps of the US Senate Building and the Lincoln Memorial. Their performance with Bruno Mars at the Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show and appearances in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Parades highlight their commitment to excellence.

With every performance, the Raider Marching Band captivates audiences, proudly representing Nutley and solidifying its reputation as a band of national prominence.

Competition Class

Group II Open

2026-27 Raider Band Staff

Band Director - Vincent J. Vicchiariello
Assistant Band Director - Kimberly Furtado
Music Composition - John Mapes, Darren Loney and Frankie Rice
Drill Writer/Design - Ian Flint
Woodwind Caption Head - Zachary Mackewicz
Color Guard Caption Head - Kristen Reilly
Color Guard Instructors - Johana Cruz
Percussion Caption Head - Charles Cuautli
Battery Instructors - Emely Chavez and Caitlyn Yozzo
Front Ensemble Instructor - Lukas Kulesa and Anthony Salimbene

2026-27 Student Leadership

Drum Majors - Mia Castillo and Antonella Franco

Competition Results

2026 - Group II Open

September 19 - Northern Valley Old Tappan
September 26 - South Brunswick
October 10 - West Milford
October 17 - Old Bridge
October 24 - Ridge
October 31 - USBands NJ State Championships
November 7 - USBands National Championships

2025 - Group III Open

September 20 - Northern Valley Old Tappan
1st Place - 73.90
September 27 - Ramsey
1st Place - 76.10
October 4 - Pequannock
1st Place - 78.60
October 11 - Wayne Valley
2nd Place - 80.80
October 25 - Ridge
3rd Place - 86.10
November 1 - USBands NJ State Championships
3rd Place - 87.20
November 8 - USBands National Championships
7th Place - 91.65

2024 - Group IIIA

September 21 - Northern Valley Old Tappan
1st Place - 74.00 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
September 28 - Pequannock
1st Place - 82.00 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
October 5 - Somerville
1st Place - 84.30 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
October 19 - Vernon Township
1st Place - 87.80 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
October 26 - USBands NJ State Championships
1st Place - 91.30 - Best Percussion, Best Visual and Best Overall Effect
November 9 - USBands National Championships
1st Place - 96.10 - Best Percussion, Best Music and Best Visual

2023 - Group IV Open

September 20 - South Brunswick
2nd Place - 79.100
October 7 - Ludwig-Musser Classic
4th Place - 75.500
October 21 - Vernon Township
2nd Place - 83.400
October 29 - USBands NJ State Championships
7th Place - 84.100
November 4 - USBands National Championships
16th Place - 83.950

2022 - Group IIIA

September 24 - South Brunswick
1st Place - 80.500
October 1 - Pequannock
1st Place - 83.700
October 15 - Somerville
1st Place - 86.500
October 22 - Vernon Township
1st Place - 89.100
October 29 - USBands NJ State Championships
2nd Place - 85.700 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Overall Effect
November 6 - USBands National Championships
1st Place - 93.600

2021 - Group IIIA

September 25 - South Brunswick
2nd Place - 81.100
October 3 - Randolph
3rd Place - 79.000
October 30 - USBands NJ State Championships
2nd Place - 92.100 - Best Percussion, Best Music
October 31 - NJMBDA NJ State Championships
6th Place - 87.80
November 6 - USBands National Championships
4th Place - 89.500 - Best Percussion

2019 - Group IVA

September 21 - Wayne Valley
1st Place
September 21 - Vernon
1st Place
September 28 - Pequannock
2nd Place - 80.925 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Overall Effect
October 5 - Lenape Valley
1st Place - 81.863 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
October 12 - Mount Olive
1st Place - 84.875
October 19 - Ridge
1st Place - 89.762 - Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual
November 2 - USBands NJ State Championships
1st Place - 95.240 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
November 3 - USBands National Championships
2nd Place - 93.990 - Best Music, Best Visual

2018 - Group IVA

September 22 - Montville
79.350 - 1st Place
September 22 - Lenape Valley
78.250 - 1st Place
September 29 - Wayne Valley
2nd Place - 81.125 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion
October 6 - Pequannock
2nd Place - 86.725 - Best Percussion
October 13 - Mount Olive
2nd Place - 86.900 - Best Percussion
October 20 - North Warren
1st Place - 90.550 - Best Color Guard, Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect
October 28 - USBands NJ State Championships
3rd Place - 93.6125 - Best Percussion, Best Overall Effect
November 3 - USBands National Championships
3rd Place - 95.7000 - Best Percussion