Over Spring Break, 58 students from the Rock Bridge band program participated in the Heritage Music Festival in Orlando, Florida. RBHS took a Concert Band and Jazz Band comprised of members from our current structure of Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Band. Both of the bands that performed in Orlando were awarded the following ratings and placements:
Concert Band – Gold Rating (equivalent of a ‘1’ rating)
Jazz Band – Gold Rating (equivalent of a ‘1’ rating)
Concert Band – 1st Place Award in the large high school division
Jazz Band – 1st Place Award in the large high school division
Jazz Band – Overall Highest Instrumental Scoring Ensemble
Concert Band and Jazz Band – Instrumental Sweepstakes
Outstanding Musician Awards for Jazz Solos – Aaron McCray, Martin Shapiro, and Mickey Jamieson
Congratulations everyone!
