 The band was successful at getting first place overall for class III in the Granby "Comet Classic" Competition at Old Dominion University, as well as the Landstown High School Marching Competition.The Concert Band participated in the District VIII Band Festival at Woodside High School in Newport News, Virginia on March 12, 2009 and received an 'Excellent' rating.From August 2005 until April 2009, the Bruin Band was under the direction of Mr. Chris Murray.