Earl L. Vandermeulen High School band students, along with students from Hauppauge, Miller Place, Patchogue-Medford, Sayville, and West Islip high schools participated in the 61st Annual Mid-Island Band Festival on Jan. 25 and 26. Hosted by the Port Jefferson School District, the festival included a performance conducted by Michael Gianetta, a veteran Long Island music teacher from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District. Congratulations to all participating students!