- State College Area School District
- State College Area School District
Performance Festival Yields High Ratings
The State College Area High School presented seven performing ensembles at the Worldstrides OnStage Performance Adjudication Festival including Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Master Singers, OMA, Cecilian Singers, String Orchestra, and Rock Ensemble. Over 800 student musicians from 7 states and 3 provinces participated in the festival which was held in New York City.
Five of the ensembles were awarded the highest rating of Gold and two won the Silver rating. Ratings are based on an international standard for music education and performance. Master Singers and Symphonic Band were both awarded the best overall vocal and instrumental ensembles and the State College Area High School Music Department was recognized with the Program Sweepstakes award as the Best Overall Program from the participating schools.
Participating students Elizabeth Bagley, Carene Olsson, Abby McGuire, Emma Neely and Jackson Dillard were recently recognized at a Board of Directors meeting.