Hart Regiment took the top prize during finals for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Championship Saturday, marking the 14th time the band has taken the highest award.

The William S. Hart Union High School’s marching band and colorguard earned gold during the Southern California championship.

The 2018 SCSBOA season culminated with the top 12 bands competing for the gold in finals, which took place on Nov. 17 at Downey High School.

The Hart Regiment, under the direction of Anthony Bailey, took home first place for the 14th time, with a score of 93.20. The colorguard earned first place in auxiliary with a score of 92.50.

“I am incredibly proud of all of my students. It is truly remarkable that Hart has won 14 championships,” said Bailey. “We are very fortunate to have a great team of educators, parents and administration.”

Hart Regiment performed their 2018 show titled “Connected,” representing the various ways people are connected in the world.

Through skillfully played notes, dance movements and tosses, the band and colorguard performers weaved through complex formations with precise unity, solidifying the concluding phrase of the show, “We are all connected,” said district officials.

The Hart Regiment has been named SCSBOA Marching Band Champion in their division for 14 years, an accomplishment unequaled by any group since the inception of the championships in 2002.

The Regiment has also competed at the finals level consistently at Bands of America Regional Championships since 2002.

For additional details about the Hart Regiment, visit the website here.

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