Dragon Band Earns Sweepstakes Award

Members of the Dragon Band participated in the Region 24 UIL Concert and Sightreading contest Thursday and Friday, April 18-19. Band director Jay Bach said each group performed with great success.

The Symphonic Band under the direction of Rebecca Bailey scored a Superior rating in concert performance and  an Excellent rating in Sightreading. The Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble, both under the direction of Ken Johnson, scored Superior ratings in Concert and Sightreading. The Wind Symphony under the direction of Jay Bach scored a Superior rating in both Concert and Sightreading. 

Based on combined performances notably, with the Wind Symphony achieving the Superior ratings in the Concert and Sightreading Contest and Dragon Marching Band receiving Superior ratings in UIL Region Marching competition in the fall, the Dragon Band was awarded the Sweepstakes Award for the 2012-2013 school year.

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