Farmingdale High School performed at the Newsday Marching Band Festival on Oct. 19, 2023. A moment of silence was held for Farmingdale's Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Spectators illuminate their phones while observing a moment of silence for Farmingdale High School's Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere during the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Spectators cheer on Farmingdale during the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Spectators cheer on Farmingdale during the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School participates in the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School receives an award during the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.

Credit: Barry Sloan

Farmingdale High School receives an award during the 2023 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Oct. 19, 2023.