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| The GrizzlyBand has spent hours preparing for the CMEA's. Their hard work payed off, the band received a Superior Rating. |
| Take the time to listen to the 2008 CMEA Grizzly Band performance. |
Grizzly Band Earns Superior Rating
Ryan Gibson | 03/10/08 | Fine Arts
The Grizzly Band earned a Superior rating, last Friday, March 7 at the CMEA Festival. Monache and Porterville bands also earned Superior ratings.
The Grizzly Band was the second band to play on Friday. Their first piece was “Blue Ridge Saga”; an exciting piece full of fast pace runs. This song also has a trumpet solo played by Reed Mankins.
The second piece was “Ballad for Peace”; a slow medley, with a melody mainly played by the trumpets.
The third piece was “America Exultant”; a march that starts with the trumpets playing a loud fanfare. This piece involves several fast runs and several sharps and flats.
After the band finished playing their pieces, they went to go sight read music. Sight reading was a new addition added to the CMEA festival. The Grizzly Band received a 1 at the sight reading part of the festival, which is the highest rating a band can receive for this portion of the festival.
Beverly Congdon, a senior at Granite Hills High School, says, “the band seems to be improving greatly. The new band director is doing some great things.”
Grizzly band also has a concert coming up in May. The band will like to have you come out and support them.
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