Band
James S. Rickards High currently has an above average marching band, known for their unique high-stepping style, or "90 degree marching". It currently has over 100 members including auxiliary. Under the direction of Mr. Quincy Griffin, former member of Florida A&M University's Marching "100", the band has reached new heights. The band's selection of music varies from popular tunes on the radio, to classic marching band tunes like S.O.S., and stand tunes like "A Tribute To Bob Marley" and "Backstabbers". The Tuba section is an FBA All-District band section. They performed at the Orange Bowl in Miami in 2007 and received thirteen trophies, and three plaques, winning all first place awards in the AA division. Due to those awards, they performed during the pre-game events at the Orange Bowl. The James S. Rickards Symphonic Band has also earned a Superior rating at district level FBA evaluation. The band appeared as a cameo in the movie "Recount", an HBO movie appearing in March 2008.
They performed in Washington, D.C. for the National Independence Day Parade in 2009. Recently, the Marching Band was invited to perform in the Florida Classic Battle of the Bands.
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