TEN MGHS STUDENTS GO TO HONORS BAND

 

Ten MGHS Band students participated May 5 & 6 in the Spring Band Fest at Ohio Northern University under the direction of Guest Conductor, Mark Camphouse and ONU Director of Bands, Dr. Charles Bates.  Rossi DiBenedetto, MGHS Band Director, was extremely proud that out of 115 students chosen from the state of Ohio, Mt. Gilead boasted over 10%.

 

Students were thrust into a vigorous rehearsal schedule on Saturday to prepare them for their Sunday performance.  Amid pizza, ice cream and rehearsing students were able to mingle with the college band members to forge new friendships.

 

Pieces selected for Honors Band included: West Highlands Sojourn, Three London Miniatures and High Country Celebration.  Together with the ONU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble they performed:  The Stars & Stripes Forever and America, the Beautiful.

 

Students selected included Seniors:  Caitlin Brown and Kate Snyder, Juniors:  Tucker Barton, Mitch Gale, Jessica Johnson and Chris Williams, Sophomores:  Sophia Marshall, Hannah Smith and Kyle Grossman, Freshman:  Robin Heiden.  Sophomore Katie Linder was also chosen to participate but was unable to attend.