The Pride of New Jersey has a new director.
With the retirement of Tim Smith, Rutgers has hired a new leader for the marching band. Todd Nichols, currently the band director at Roxbury High School (in Succasunna) will be taking the baton when the band takes the field this fall.
Nichols is coming on board as the full time Associate Director of University Bands and Director of Athletic Bands. Todd was good enough to take some time to answer some questions for On the Banks - and here’s a heads up, Todd: there will be more!