March 10 News Story
MHS Symphonic Band, Choir Earn "I" Ratings
ST. MARYS - Congratulations to the Memorial High School Symphonic Band and Choir, as
both received a superior rating at the District III Ohio Music Education
Association Large Group contest held at Van Wert High School this weekend.
The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dane Newlove, performed in Class
B on Friday evening and received three superior ("I") ratings and one
excellent ("II") rating for a total rating of superior.
The Symphonic
Choir, directed by Jane Moheyer, received all four superior or "I" ratings
during their Class B performance on Saturday. Both groups will advance to
the State Large Group contest, held at Shawnee High School in late April.
The MHS Concert Band, directed by Rebecca Anderson, and the Concert Choir,
directed by Jane Moheyer, both received overall excellent ("II") ratings for
their performances, with each group receiving a superior rating from one of
the four judges.
Congratulations to the over 170 Memorial High School musicians who performed
this weekend at the event, and good luck to the Symphonic Band and Choir as
they strive for a superior rating at State Contest!
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