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Garden City MS Band Earns Honors In Competition
It was also the first time the band brought home the Esprit de Corps Award since it started competing more than a decade ago.
GARDEN CITY, NY — On May 7, the Garden City Middle School eighth grade band, under the direction of Ms. Iovino, competed at the “Music in the Parks” festival held at Westfield State University in Massachusetts.
The ensemble performed in front of two judges, professors from the Hartt School of Music and Westfield State University. Their performance consisted of two pieces: “Structures” by Roland Barrett and “Dark Ride” by Randall Standridge. The band earned an average score of 92.5, resulting in a “Superior Rating.” The Garden City band was one of only four schools out of the 12 performing to receive this top rating.
While Garden City Middle School bands have been performing at “Music in the Parks” festivals since 2010, this year marked the first time they received the prestigious Esprit de Corps Award. The award recognizes a band that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding behavior.
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After the morning performance, the band spend the day at Six Flags, New England, wrapping up a fun and successful weekend.
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