LEGACY WIND SYMPHONY WORKS WITH DISTINGUISHED CLINICIAN
The Legacy High School Wind
Symphony was recently visited by professor and clinician Steve Davis to hone their award-winning skills . Davis is a distinguished professor of music at the University of Missouri- Kansas City . The veteran musician helped the Legacy group prepare for their upcoming UIL concert and sight-reading evaluation .
Bands who earn the Medal of Distinction , Concert Division , award are given the opportunity to work with a clinician . The 2021-2022 Legacy High School Wind Symphony earned the distinction .
“ I love hearing from clinicians because they tell you things in different ways ,” said Senior Emma Holman .
“ I could not be prouder of how our students represent themselves , their school , and their community .”
ANDREW NANCE
Legacy High School Band Director
Holman , who plays the clarinet , has been with the LHS band program since she was a freshman .
She was excited to learn her group won the Medal of Distinction because she knows she and her classmates work hard .
Sophie Stillings , senior percussionist , has also been a part of the LHS band program since she was a freshman . Stillings says the award is a reflection of how hard her fellow musicians work , and it ’ s a great representation of their director , Nance .
“ Any time we have success as a program it comes down to the individuals and how our band members prepare and practice . I could not be prouder of how our students represent themselves , their school , and their community ,” said Band Director Andrew Nance .
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