The Jesuit High School Sacramento band had a fantastic 2025 season, competing to win three events and showcasing their talents for the Jesuit community. It took dedication, grit, and teamwork to get this done.

The marching band has been preparing for these competitions since August, and the time and effort they have put in has shown through their performances.

“We meet for four hours a week during the school on Tuesdays and Fridays,” said Joseph David ’26. “We’ve put in a lot of time practicing, but also we put in time outside of class as well.”

Going into the year, the marching band wanted to set a new bar for the program moving forward.

“This was a very big year for our band, so we wanted to shift cultures to improve the band, both skill wise and culture,” said Aiden Dalida ’26.

Aiden played a crucial role in the band as the drum major, which is the position that leads the marching band through competitions. He enjoyed stepping into this position this year. 

“[Being the drum major] can be a little bit stressful, but it’s a very rewarding and very fun because as a leader, I get to work with all people of all sections and instruments, and it really allows me to kind of understand what they’re going through and how they’re feeling and how I can best support them and support the team as a whole,” Aiden said. 

Though the marching band season has concluded, the new standard that this team has set will hopefully define the program for years to come.