The Bands and Choirs from Murray Hill had an exciting and very successful day at the Music in the Parks Festival at Kings Dominion on Saturday, April 25!!! The 6th Grade Chorus, 7th/8th Grade Chorus, Women's Choir, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band competed against many other schools from Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland to achieve the following results:
6th Grade Chorus—1st Place—Mixed Choir II Division—Good Rating
7th/8th Grade Chorus—1st Place—Mixed Choir I Division—Excellent Rating
Women's Choir—1st Place—Women's Choir Division—Excellent Rating
Symphonic Band—1st Place—Concert Band II Division—Good Rating
Wind Ensemble—1st Place—Concert Band I Division—Excellent Rating
Jazz Band—1st Place—Jazz Ensemble Division—Superior Rating
The following students also received medals for their individual achievements:
Outstanding Jazz Ensemble Solo—Andrew Rayo (for his solo in "Knockout")
Outstanding Piano Accompanist—Priscilla Yau (for her accompaniment on "Agnus Dei" with the Women's Choir)
It was an awesome day for the Music Department!!! With chaperones, students and other guests we had over 260 people in attendance at this festival!!! It was a beautiful day, and a great time was had by all!!!
6th Grade Chorus—1st Place—Mixed Choir II Division—Good Rating
7th/8th Grade Chorus—1st Place—Mixed Choir I Division—Excellent Rating
Women's Choir—1st Place—Women's Choir Division—Excellent Rating
Symphonic Band—1st Place—Concert Band II Division—Good Rating
Wind Ensemble—1st Place—Concert Band I Division—Excellent Rating
Jazz Band—1st Place—Jazz Ensemble Division—Superior Rating
The following students also received medals for their individual achievements:
Outstanding Jazz Ensemble Solo—Andrew Rayo (for his solo in "Knockout")
Outstanding Piano Accompanist—Priscilla Yau (for her accompaniment on "Agnus Dei" with the Women's Choir)
It was an awesome day for the Music Department!!! With chaperones, students and other guests we had over 260 people in attendance at this festival!!! It was a beautiful day, and a great time was had by all!!!