High School bands did great in Virginia Beach! Congratulations!!
Wind Ensemble first place with superior rating! Outstanding woodwind section! Outstanding soloists Ian Ooi, Ben Zauski, Cari Stankaitis!
Concert Band first place with superior rating! Outstanding soloists Ian Jackson, Sydnie Shepland!
Jazz Ensemble first place with superior rating! Outstanding rhythm section! Outstanding soloists Kevin Hoose, Joe Percy, Kari Forstrom, Willie Middleton!
High School Wind Ensemble - the advanced-level instrumental group comprised of high school students chosen by spring auditions and conducted by Mr. Mark Borden. The group competes in regional festivals every other year and has consistently won superior rating and first place in class with additional accolades of outstanding soloists, instrumental sections and sweepstake awards.
High School Concert Band - comprised of all interested students from grades 9 - 12 of a variety of ability levels and conducted by Mr. Andrew Vetter. The band has won first place trophies and superior or excellent ratings in out of state performances since its formation in 1995.
High School Jazz Ensemble - an extra-curricular group
incorporating standard big band instrumentation.
It is comprised of students chosen by audition each fall and led by
Mr. Mark Borden. The group has
consistently won superior rating and first place in class with additional
accolades of outstanding soloists, instrumental sections, and sweepstake
awards as well as being selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious
Essential Ellington Festival at the
Middle School Seventh & Eighth Grade Band is comprised of students interested in band in those grades and conducted by Mr. Brian Coughlin.
Middle School Sixth Grade Band is comprised of students interested in band in those grades and conducted by Ms. Marlene Beckmann.
Middle School Jazz Ensemble is an extracurricular band comprised of all interested middle school students led by Mr. Brian Coughlin.
Brass Choir, Flute Choir, and Clarinet Choir are groups comprised of middle and high schools students as an extracurricular activity and performing at various concert events.