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Music Department Students were Successful at National Competition The Plum Senior High School Music Department would like to announce the results of their Adjudication/Competition in Virginia Beach. One hundred fifty- seven students participated in this festival contest with students from other schools across the country. The process aids instruction, is rigorous, and provides a comparison to other school music programs nationally. We are proud of the students’ accomplishments. On behalf of the students, we would like to thank the Community and Administration at every level for their past and continued support. Your fostering and care of this program from Elementary age through High School will ensure continued success in this critical and worthwhile process. Your support is reflected in the students’ success. The Recap is as follows: String Orchestra - 1st place Superior Rating Jazz Band - 1st place Excellent Rating Chamber Choir - 1st Place Superior Rating Concert Band - 1st Place Excellent Rating Symphonic Band - 1st Place Excellent Rating Ladies Chorus - 1st Place Superior Rating Marching Band - 2nd Place Excellent Rating Special and significant awards were garnered as well. They include: The William Revelli Over All Concert Band and High Jazz Band Award Outstanding Marching Band Auxiliary The Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser “Esprit de Corps” Award for Outstanding Musicianship, Character, Professionalism, and School Spirit. Again, this process starts at the early ages of instruction and continues throughout the High School experience. These transferrable skills are valuable. We witness it every day. We thank the Music faculty at the Elementary and Junior High Schools. Elementary Strings… Music & Beyond! On Wednesday April 26, the Plum Borough Elementary Orchestra performed their annual concert at the Plum High School auditorium. The elementary orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Nick Vranesevic, and consists of students in grades 4, 5, and 6. This year, the orchestra performed a movie themed concert entitled “A Night at the Movies.” The students performed selections from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Polar Express, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more! This concert was different than any other strings concert that Plum has ever experienced. The concert incorporated video and audio that followed the repertoire and theme of the concert which made it an exciting evening for everyone. Including technology during the concert has raised Plum 34 Plum Elementary Strings to a new level. In addition, the students performed a variety of music at a very high ability level. This is definitely a concert that you will not want to miss next year! If you would like to join the EXCITEMENT of the Orchestra, you can contact Mr. Vranesevic ([email protected]), and he will provide you with all of the information that you need. Students entering 4th grade can begin playing a stringed instrument in-school for the 2017–2018 school year. We look forward to having many new students who are excited about music and strings!