Music springs forth from choir and band
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The Denison High School band and vocal departments presented a spring concert at the Fine Arts Center on Tuesday night. Pictured, the concert choir performs under the direction of Kandy Thompson. PHOTOS BY GORDON WOLF
Senior members of the Chamber Choir take the lead in the performance of “I Love You/What a Wonderful World.”
The 9-10 concert band, under the direction of Ryan Meyer, plays the song “Free World March.”
The 11-12 concert band, directed by Ruben Newell, performs “The Victor.”
Kandy Thompson, vocal music instructor, presents the National School Choral Award to Shelby Kastner.
From left, Brianna Musgrave, Estela Lupian, Alan Rivera and Christell Salazar were presented with the Iowa Bandmasters Association Award of Merit by band instructor Ruben Newell. The award is presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, loyalty and service to the band program.
Percussionists from the 9-10 band performed while the setup was taking place for the 11-12 band. The bands performed in the gym instead of the Fine Arts Center as this will be the site for the 1A/3A Large Group Festival on Friday.
JP Montano was presented with the Louis Armstrong Award by Ruben Newell. The award honors the outstanding jazz student.
Shelby Kastner received the John Philip Sousa Award, presented by Ruben Newell. The award honors the top student in a high school band.
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