The University of New Haven’s marching band made an appearance at the Richard C. Lee Court House on Oct. 30. An event was held to celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the District, as well as the 100th Anniversary of the Richard C. Lee Courthouse. The band played not only selections from their field show, but also a plethora of patriotic songs, leaving bystanders with a sense of pride and enthusiasm.

According to The Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse website, a cornerstone dedication ceremony was first held in 1914. Former President William Howard Taft, a professor at Yale Law School at the time, spoke at the ceremony. The text of his speech was placed in the cornerstone, along with other mementos nearly 100 years ago. The University of New Haven Marching Band was honored to be a part of the 2014 ceremony.

The University of New Haven’s Marching Band is one of the fastest growing collegiate bands in the country. What started out with 20 members in 2009 has grown to over 200. The Charger’s Marching Band is under the direction of Jason L. DeGroff.

While the Chargers’s season is just about coming to a close, they’ve had a very active season; five home games, two competitions (and one upcoming), and numerous UNH campus activities has kept the Chargers Marching Band and their supporters very busy this fall.