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Congratulations to the TJMS music students and staff for a fantastic Spring Trip to the Music in the Parks Competition this past Friday!
All of the performing groups did an OUTSTANDING job in the competition:
- Intermediate Orchestra – 1st place String Orchestra II Division, Excellent Rating
- Concert Band – 1st place Concert Band II Division, Excellent Rating
- Chorale – 1st place Mixed Choir I Division, Excellent Rating
- Best Student Accompanist – Aaron E.
- Best Vocalist – Addie S.
- Advanced Orchestra – 1st place String Orchestra I Division, SUPERIOR Rating
Symphonic Band – 1st place Concert Band I Division, SUPERIOR Rating The Concert Band was just 0.75 away from a Superior Rating (and received one from one judge)Orchestra and Symphonic Band placed 2nd among all Middle School/Junior High School performing groups (and were both within 1 point of the top score!)
While we are incredibly proud of our students’ musical performances, we are even MORE proud of our students’ overall attitudes and behavior throughout the trip. Thank you to the many staff members, adult volunteers, and chaperones who made our trip possible!