MHS Marching Band "Clear for Takeoff" Halftime Performance - September 18, 2026

Montgomery High School Marching Band performs at halftime during the Montgomery Cougars football game vs Colonia in Skillman, NJ on September 18, 2026. The 2026 Montgomery High School Marching Band is in its 24th season. The band performs at all home and away football games as well as community events throughout the fall. The band consistently earns superior ratings and top placements at state and regional competitions and festivals. In November 2025 they earned the title of US Bands Group V A New Jersey State Champion. The MHS Marching Band has performed at major league athletic events for the New York Jets, the New Jersey Devils, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The band is led onto the field by Drum Major Daniel Sgro and Band Captain Sohil Patel. The 2026 field show is titled "Clear for Takeoff," featuring music by Lenny Kravitz, Foo Fighters and Eric Whitacre. Director: Rebecca Palmer Associate Director: Eric Mazurkiewicz Music Design Staff: Luke McMillan Music Instructional Staff: Christian Amann, Timothy Holzmann, Kenny Eng Visual Instructional Staff: Peter Vala, Andrew Hill Color Guard Choreographer & Instructor: Miranda Huhn Percussion Instructional Staff: Joe Keefe Videographers: Karthik Sundaram, Angela Sgro Musical Selections: "Fly Away" Lenny Kravitz "Learn to Fly" Foo Fighters "Fly to Paradise" Eric Whitacre Following their half time show, the marching band is joined on the field by members of the district's 8th grade band for a performance of "The Hey Song" as part of their Middle School Band Night.