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Wind Ensemble Results

Prodsilver01


This morning, our Wind Ensemble played an early 7:30am time slot.  Their repertoire was challenging, and our kids rose to the challenge admirably.  The Nationals are a very difficult playing field, with many exemplary bands represented from all over Canada.  Our Wind Ensemble met the National standard this morning, and earned a very respectable silver standing.  Congratulations go out to all the members who worked so hard this year on this challenging repertoire.  Your efforts have paid off in a big way, and you should be very proud of the National Silver you earned this morning.

Senior Band plays at 12:30pm.  Wish us luck!

Posted on May 14, 2008 at 09:41 AM in Music Trip Diaries |

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